Inspiration
The 100-year-old grande dame of luxury lodges gets a $25m revamp
Huka Lodge, the luxury New Zealand lodge that inspired imitators around the world, has just reopened after a substantial renovation.
- by Trudi Jenkins
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If I had a bucket list, this would be at the top of it
The Paris to Istanbul route must be the most famous railway journey in the world. It’s something of a miracle that it exists at all.
- by Lee Tulloch
There’s no food in the world more comforting than this noodle dish
Let’s consider the greatness of Indonesia’s ubiquitous fried noodles.
- by Ben Groundwater
Inside one of the greatest engineering achievements in human history
From outside, this vast construction is about size, scale and spectacle. Once inside, it becomes more about appreciating how the whole thing holds together.
- by David Whitley
Royal connection and NSW’s best hotel: 11 highlights of Orange
We’re not the first to wonder why the town was dubbed Orange, and not Apple.
- by Katherine Scott
I loved this ship so much, I booked again before I got off
After decades of family cruising with kids, my partner and I took a luxury cruise without them. It only took two days on board for us to lock in our next one.
- by Monique Farmer
Trump wouldn’t stay in this unconventional hotel in a pink fit
For this Washington hotel, the future is female – and fans are flocking to it.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Forget France and Italy: Where to see masterpieces without the queues
The Tate Modern is packed, the Prado is heaving and there’s no way around the lines at the Louvre. But I won’t despair as I’ve a crowd-free alternative.
- by Anabel Dean
The celebrity-favourite luxury resort you’ve probably never heard of
Over the years the guest list has included powerbrokers, pop stars and princesses – from Kate Moss to Bill Gates to the late Princess Margaret.
- by Lee Tulloch
Travel quiz: Which country is also called Aotearoa?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.
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Travel tips
The comprehensive list of things people hate most about tourists
Not all tourists exhibit the bad behaviours outlined in this article. But too many of them do. If you want to respect the locals, avoid doing any of these.
- by Ben Groundwater
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