Inspiration
This seaside European city has transformed from shabby to chic
Overshadowed by its more glamorous neighbours Monte Carlo and Cannes, Nice has been quietly reinventing itself.
- by Trudi Jenkins
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Like flying business, with better views: On board NZ’s thrilling scenic train
The Northern Explorer traverses some of the most spectacular rail routes on Earth.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Spain’s version of the classic pub schnitzel is the ultimate booze food
This key dish from Northern Spain is essentially a cordon bleu, only far, far bigger.
- by Ben Groundwater
Which European destination is best? We rate and rank key rivals
Greece v Turkey. Germany v Austria. Spain v Portugal. We name the winners from a travel perspective when it comes to Europe’s key rivalries.
- by Ute Junker
Everyone should have a white Christmas once – this place has my vote
Sometimes, the best way to enjoy Christmas is to escape everything that leads up to it, so I left summer behind for the Canadian Rockies.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Where local ‘milk bars’ feel more like Soviet IKEAs
No-frills state-subsidised canteens dish up hearty Polish fare at prices that haven’t budged much since Stalin.
- by Natasha Bazika
Travel quiz: Which Italian city is the home of this popular pasta dish?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.
Don’t believe the hype: Nine countries with (undeserved) bad reputations
Too dangerous, too expensive, too dull or too difficult. Some destinations have undeserved or outdated reputations and may be worth another look.
- by Brian Johnston
The ‘Seven Hells’ of this Japanese town feel more like heaven
Part spa town, part post-apocalyptic film, the theatrical town of Beppu is like nowhere else.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Queensland’s ‘least likely paradise’ is not your standard resort island
Craig Tansley discovers that the McDonald’s and Bunnings outlets on Bribie Island just add to its unusual and secret charm.
- by Craig Tansley
I spent a day trying Disneyland’s oldest, ‘politically corrected’ rides
Although Disneyland is known for cutting-edge technology, some of its rides are 70 years old. And some have recently been updated for politically correct reasons.
- by Julie Miller
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