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Abu Dhabi has become a popular destination for Russians.

Unwelcome in Europe, here’s where Russian tourists are going instead

Previously seen in large numbers in France, Britain and the US, Russian tourists are now having to find new places to holiday.

  • by Adrian Bridge
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
Bitter Springs, set amongst palms and tropical woodlands in Elsey National Park.

The balmy Aussie town with something better than beaches

I wouldn’t be surprised if Katherine, a township 320 kilometres south-east of Darwin, has the highest rate of pool-noodle ownership in the country.

  • by Julia D'Orazio
The alfresco Cellar Bar, overlooking Wategos Beach, is among the newer additions.

Byron Bay’s iconic resort for A-listers reveals major expansion plans

After 30 years in business Raes on Wategos is still innovating, with plans for two new luxurious properties in the area.

  • by Trudi Jenkins
Tourists visit the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona.
Opinion
Europe

Europeans are angry about tourists, but they’re blaming the wrong people

If overtourism is the cause of so many problems in Europe, why are we having the same issues here in Australia?

  • by Ben Groundwater
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Batu Cave houses a Hindu temple, statues and frescoes.

What lies beneath: 10 of the world’s most incredible underground structures

Put ordinary buildings underground and they transform into something far more interesting and otherworldly.

  • by Brian Johnston
Sydney in summer.
Opinion
Australia

Seven big myths we tell tourists about Australia, busted

Melbourne has the best coffee and Sydney has the best weather? We’re giving visitors to this country the wrong information.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Kylie Minogue starred in an ad for Tourism Australia in 2019.

Is AI better at creating tourism slogans? See if you can spot the difference

Tourism slogans don’t always hit the mark – unless they’re written by artificial intelligence, that is. Take our quiz and see if you can tell real from fake.

  • by Greg Dickinson
Wendy and Stuart Rattray get a reminder of Italy while walking in Melbourne. The pair are among more than 300,000 Australian residents who visited Italy in the 12 months up to February this year.

Airfares dropping as Aussies flock overseas to surprising destinations

The number of Australians travelling overseas has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, with some surprising countries experiencing booms in Aussie visitors.

  • by Sue Williams
Peel Street, Radelaide.
Opinion
Adelaide

Adelaide no longer wants to be nicknamed ‘Radelaide’? Too bad

You get the name you’re given in Australia. And if you want to change it, whatever you do, don’t say so.

  • by Ben Groundwater

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