Jimmy Thomson
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Is a four-star hotel really better than a two-star? I put it to the test
When $50 can get you a clean, private room in a great location, is it worth splurging on a higher star rating? I found out in Vietnam.
- Jimmy Thomson
Beyond Bali and Thailand, smart young travellers are now heading here
This bustling and rapidly changing Asian city is now a magnet for younger travellers.
- Jimmy Thomson
This hike from one perched village to another is tough (but worth it)
A five-day hike around Mont Ventoux, the southern France mountain that strikes fear into the hearts of Tour de France cyclists every few years, is equally confronting and rewarding.
- Jimmy Thomson
Mackintosh at the Willow tearoom, Scotland: The last remaining tearoom originally designed by architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Visionary architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh's restored tearoom is a living (and dining) work of art.
- Jimmy Thomson
Best travel books: Famous travel novels you should read before you go
Leave the travel guidebooks at home – a novel will show you the world.
- Jimmy Thomson
Cycling tour, Vietnam: The ups and downs of a father-son bike tour from Hoi An to Da Lat
A bike trip through Vietnam can test or strengthen relationships.
- Jimmy Thomson
50 essential things every Australian traveller should know before heading overseas
Most travel advice is just common sense - don't overpack, mind your manners. But sometimes it pays to also take heed of the experts.
- Sue Williams and Jimmy Thomson
Battlefield tourism destinations: Travel guide to battlefields around the world
They are the sites where countless people died, where victories were forged where defeats were cemented. They are sites of special significance.
- Jimmy Thomson
Guide to choosing the right Vietnam War tour: Battle of Long Tan anniversary of tour
Taking a war tour rather than a standard day trip can be the difference between an OK holiday and an unforgettable experience. But how do you choose?
- Jimmy Thomson
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