Inspiration
One of the world’s weirdest cruises is in the heart of a desert
Amid the woozy desert haze springs an incongruous streak of blue. Lake Mead is the most mirage-like thing I’ve ever seen that turns out to be real.
- by David Whitley
Opinion
Family holidays
I took my kids to Japan and made mistakes. Here’s what I learnt
- by Ben Groundwater
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The best thing about American football happens before the kick-off
Tailgating is a spectacle unique to American football. Rain, hail or shine, nothing stops the pre-game party.
- by Kate Allman
Want to beat the crowds in ‘the new Spain’? Try the train
Tourists are flocking to Portugal, but its improving rail network can get you beyond the throng.
- by Catherine Marshall
Getting naked here is the best $175 I’ve ever spent
I’ve been soaped and scrubbed in bathhouses in Morocco and Spain many times, yet I’d never experienced one of the most famous types.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Culture holidays
I met my hero and was lost for words. It was perfect
Becoming tongue-tied in front of the Dalai Lama may actually have been a blessing.
- by Nina Karnikowski
Travel quiz: What is Australia’s oldest national park?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.
The world’s 24 greatest railway experiences
I like every type of train journey, from luxury long-distance trips to short, scenic jaunts on public transport. Here are my most memorable trips.
- by Tim Richards
In one of Europe’s most expensive cities, here’s how to get a great value meal
In a city awash with Michelin-starred restaurants, a traditional form of dining is breaking down barriers between tourists and locals.
- by Natasha Bazika
The remote Australian hell that transformed into a heavenly escape
It’s fascinating to see how people live on one of the most remote parts of the country, and to taste its rich – and notorious – history.
- by Sue Williams
Vietnam’s busiest airport has one great feature others should adopt
The queues are horrendous but everyone is in a good mood, helped by the fact that they can still see their loved ones.
- by Belinda Jackson
Port guide: Newcastle, Australia
This once-declining NSW industrial town has undergone a transformation, with a newfound buzz, a great food scene and interesting attractions.
- by Brian Johnston
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