Inspiration
The 20 best cities in Italy, ranked (and why Rome isn’t No.1)
Which of Italy’s cities should be on your holiday wish-list and which are overrated? And why doesn’t Rome or Venice take out the top slot? Read on to find out.
- by Tim Jepson
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Forget the Greek Islands: Paradise exists here on Greece’s mainland
The overlooked Peloponnese peninsula offers a locale worthy of a goddess.
- by Belinda Jackson
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Eleven of the world’s lamest attractions (and why I still love them)
You can embrace the terrible nature of some of the world’s worst tourist traps and just enjoy them for what they are.
- by Ben Groundwater
This infamous bus had a grisly history. Then tourists made things worse
A shocking death caused this remote, abandoned bus to become a tourist attraction, until the tourists also started getting into trouble.
- by Julia D'Orazio
On board the cruise ship that’s not ashamed to be a cruise ship
Some cruise ships aim to win over people who don’t like cruising. This isn’t one of them.
- by Craig Platt
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Tasmania
Best of Tasmania
Australia’s smallest state is packed with highlights. Its spectacular scenery is matched only by the quality of its food and wine.
Opinion
Japan
I returned to Japan after almost 20 years. Here’s what’s changed
Was Japan still going to be at the pointy end of wacky experiences and futuristic technologies? Would its cultural idiosyncrasies still induce a travel buzz?
- by Penny Watson
London’s most attraction-packed neighbourhood is where time begins
Britain’s maritime history is here, but you’ll also find London’s answer to the Sistine Chapel and the dividing line between the eastern and western hemispheres.
- by David Whitley
The PM bought a house here. I can understand why
Copacabana is the ideal of egalitarian Australia. No one cares who you are.
- by Ben Groundwater
No Lycra required: New NZ route is perfect for the unserious cyclist
This New Zealand cycleway will change the way you see biking forever.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
This isolated valley is in danger of being loved to death
Ladakh’s dramatic landscapes and rich culture are at risk of erosion as visitor numbers surge.
- by Nina Karnikowski
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