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Rice grows at Ha Giang in northern Vietnam.

Your questions: What destination in Asia will keep our marriage intact?

“One of us needs a week of fun, food and action and the other needs downtime with a swim, lovely food and cocktails.”

  • Michael Gebicki
Tourists photograph a geiko walking through Gion in Kyoto.

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.

  • Ben Groundwater
Flags above Leh, Ladakh.

A simple pair of socks found overseas created my new obsession

As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social media, a strange new obsession showed me an alternative, more creative, path.

  • Nina Karnikowski
Walking over the Dom Luís I Bridge is free.

Europe’s last great cheap cities: Lunch for less than $10, pints $5

Europe remains home to some of the world’s most expensive cities, but some of its lesser-known destinations offer bargains.

  • Sophie Dickinson
Having enough time to reach your connecting flight can mean factoring in numerous variables.

Nine mistakes you should never make at an airport

The airport terminal is one of the most stressful environments known to humankind – don’t make it any worse for yourself.

  • Michael Gebicki
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The scenic Nambucca River, Nambucca Heads.

Filmmakers name their favourite (and least favourite) locations

Seven of Australia’s film industry luminaries name the filming locations they fell in love with as destinations in their own right.

  • Sue Williams
Want to use your phone in Japan? There’s an app for that.

Your questions: How can I use my phone while in Japan?

“We’re travelling to Japan and all the phone websites have ‘data only’ SIM plans. What do I do for calls and texts?”

  • Michael Gebicki

‘Don’t turn up without a booking’: Rome will be busier than ever this year

With pilgrims flocking to Rome for the Catholic Jubilee, you’ll need to plan ahead and follow these tips to avoid the holy masses.

  • Justin Meneguzzi
Qantas is a friendly airline (when you’re face to face with staff).

Does Qantas really represent us? What airlines say about their countries

Will a flight with Qantas give you a good idea of what Australia is like? Here’s how 10 airlines reflect their home countries or, in some cases, don’t.

  • Ben Groundwater
Australian passports have sophisticated security features, but once you have provided its details to a third party, you’ve lost control of that data.

I tried to save a few dollars on my new passport. What was I thinking?

I hate my passport photo. It looks like a grim mug shot, taken in a line-up after I’d been arrested on a drunk and disorderly charge.

  • Lee Tulloch

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