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Travelling on a sleeper train is an exercise in space management

Travelling on a sleeper train is an exercise in space management

All aboard: how to make the most of five days in your four-square-metre cabin on board the Indian Pacific.

  • by Riley Wilson
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I’ve given up on my wheelie case and will never go back

I’ve given up on my wheelie case and will never go back

When it comes to the best travel luggage, is it better to have four wheels or two? For me, the answer is simple: no wheels at all.

  • by Sue Williams
Dated seats and entertainment, but this business class can save you $2000

Dated seats and entertainment, but this business class can save you $2000

Some seats are better than others, and you won’t find the latest Hollywood releases on board, but the crew helps make up for it.

  • by Craig Platt
More than basic details: What border officials know about you

More than basic details: What border officials know about you

It’s not so much what immigration officers can see about you, but what they can’t.

  • by Michael Gebicki
This Virgin ship takes the cruise rule book and rips it up

This Virgin ship takes the cruise rule book and rips it up

Richard Branson’s Valiant Lady is one three ships in Virgin Voyages’ sleek and stylish fleet, offering a cruise experience like no other.

  • by Tatyana Leonov
The verdict on Hilton’s first property in Tasmania
★★★½
Hotel reviews

The verdict on Hilton’s first property in Tasmania

While adding nothing distinctly unique to Hobart’s hotel scene, the DoubleTree is well positioned and excels in one particular area.

  • by Andrew Bain
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This upscale brand’s first Thai hotel is a haven of good taste
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

This upscale brand’s first Thai hotel is a haven of good taste

Madi Paidi offers an enjoyable respite from the intensity of Bangkok, tailor-made for city trippers, design fans and adventurous diners.

  • by John Borthwick
My driving history means I can’t rent a car in Ireland. What can I do?

My driving history means I can’t rent a car in Ireland. What can I do?

Ireland has more stringent requirements for car hire than most other parts of Europe.

  • by Michael Gebicki
The head-turning item I take to Bali to ensure I get home in one piece

The head-turning item I take to Bali to ensure I get home in one piece

On the Island of the Gods, these simple steps will give you the best chance of returning home unscathed.

  • by Jenny Hewett
Of all the stereotypes of Europeans, this one is the most unfair

Of all the stereotypes of Europeans, this one is the most unfair

The reality is that if you find the French unfriendly and rude, it’s probably your own fault.

  • by Ben Groundwater
NIMBY-free: What our cities can learn from this South American capital
Opinion
Argentina

NIMBY-free: What our cities can learn from this South American capital

It’s 2am on a balmy Wednesday and I’m sitting sipping a cocktail in a bookstore. Yes, a bookstore.

  • by Gary Nunn

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