NewsBite

Advertisement

Opinion

How can lunch last four hours? In Spain, it’s easy.
Opinion
Top 10s

Ten things we’ll never understand about Spain

It’s one of the world’s best destinations, but some social habits and attitudes can be challenging and might leave you scratching your head.

  • by Brian Johnston
Australia lags behind other developed nations when it comes to a simple entry process.
Opinion
Air travel

There’s a big change coming to Australian airports, but it’s not enough

Australia is finally beginning to replace paper incoming passenger cards with a digital version, but there’s still room for improvement at our airports.

  • by Ben Groundwater
trav-elquestro-16112024

This was one of the most emotionally stirring experiences I’ve ever had

I’ve taken part in a few Indigenous experiences over the years, but this is by far the most profound.

  • by Lee Tulloch
Qantas premium economy on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Beware – not all premium economy seats are equal

If you can’t get the right seat in a premium economy cabin, you might end up wondering why you’re paying 50-to-100 per cent more than standard economy.

  • by Michael Gebicki
Trump may be popular in the US, but the rest of the world is less enthused.
Opinion
USA

I don’t care who leads a country when I travel, but the US is different

Unlike most tourism destinations, this leadership change matters. Because the US is not a normal country, and Donald Trump is not a normal leader.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Advertisement
Monastiraki square in downtown Athens.
Opinion
Athens

Failing to do my research, I headed to a city with no hotel rooms available

Recently, I found myself about to arrive in a major European city without any clue where I was going to stay.

  • by Lee Tulloch
sunmar27NEWcover australia cruise ship cover story ; text by Brian Johnston
cr: RCI (handout image supplied via journalist, no syndication)RCI Voyager of the Seas docked in Sydney Harbour
Opinion
Cruises

Not enough ships: Cruising in Australia may have reached its peak

Australians are eager to cruise, and an increasing number of us are keen to remain in our own waters, but will we have enough ships to meet demand?

  • by Brian Johnston
The colours and canyons of Zion National Park.

Your travel questions: What’s the best way to get around the US?

Wheels of your own are the only practical way to explore the national parks of the south-west.

  • by Michael Gebicki
Lahore, Pakistan. Taking note how local people dress and behave also offers valuable clues on how to keep yourself safe, particularly if you’re travelling alone.

After a terrifying experience, I swore I’d never travel again. But I did

I learnt something incredibly important that day. If your time has come, there really isn’t much you can do about it.

  • by Sue Williams
Japan is a wonderful holiday destination, but it’s not a perfect society.
Opinion
Japan

Is Japan a perfect society? No, despite what Western tourists might think

We’ve all heard of tourists moving through the world with rose-coloured glasses but a recent viral post about Japan is ridiculous.

  • by Ben Groundwater

Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/topic/opinion-1ql