Reviews & advice
Opinion
Savvy traveller
I’ve given up on my wheelie case and will never go back
When it comes to the best travel luggage, is it better to have four wheels or two? For me, the answer is simple: no wheels at all.
- by Sue Williams
★★★½
Hotel reviews
The verdict on Hilton’s first property in Tasmania
While adding nothing distinctly unique to Hobart’s hotel scene, the DoubleTree is well positioned and excels in one particular area.
- by Andrew Bain
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
This upscale brand’s first Thai hotel is a haven of good taste
Madi Paidi offers an enjoyable respite from the intensity of Bangkok, tailor-made for city trippers, design fans and adventurous diners.
- by John Borthwick
Opinion
Tripologist
My driving history means I can’t rent a car in Ireland. What can I do?
Ireland has more stringent requirements for car hire than most other parts of Europe.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Savvy traveller
The head-turning item I take to Bali to ensure I get home in one piece
On the Island of the Gods, these simple steps will give you the best chance of returning home unscathed.
- by Jenny Hewett
Opinion
Travel tips
Of all the stereotypes of Europeans, this one is the most unfair
The reality is that if you find the French unfriendly and rude, it’s probably your own fault.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Argentina
NIMBY-free: What our cities can learn from this South American capital
It’s 2am on a balmy Wednesday and I’m sitting sipping a cocktail in a bookstore. Yes, a bookstore.
- by Gary Nunn
Opinion
Travel tips
I lived in a caravan park for six months. Here are 10 things I learnt
The park becomes a catwalk at 5pm, duct tape is a commodity, and everyone has a story.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
★★★½
Hotel reviews
Iconic Australian disco-era hotel gets long-awaited makeover
The former luxe playground of visiting global superstars in the ’70s and ’80s, Pan Pacific Perth has unveiled its biggest refurbishment to date.
- by Katherine Scott
Opinion
Travel tips
Packing light? Easier said than done when heading for a cold climate
The temperature will range from 3°C to 9°C, but the sun can be strong and feel warmer, I’m advised. It makes packing the right clothes a challenge.
- by Lee Tulloch
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Qantas beware: Virgin now offers a best-in-world business class
Virgin Australia’s new partnership means that Qantas now has serious local competition for long-haul flights to Europe.
- by Trudi Jenkins
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