Travel tips
The next big cruise ship destination is the desert
The Middle East is poised to be the next boom destination for cruising and while this might seem unexpected, there are good reasons to consider it.
- Brian Johnston
‘The wickedest city on Earth’ and other new must-visit World Heritage sites
From opulent palaces in Europe to “the wickedest city on Earth”, here are five new additions to the UNESCO list worth taking a trip to.
- Chris Leadbeater
The basic Aussie survival skill we forget as soon as we go overseas
As a nation, there’s nothing we love more than terrifying foreigners with stories of our own deadly creatures.
- Justine Costigan
Want to catch the next solar eclipse? See it on a ship
Nature’s most wondrous and powerful phenomenon is making a brief appearance next year. Here’s the best way to see it, and where you need to be.
- Brian Johnston
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.
- Ute Junker
- Opinion
- Tripologist
We want to spend Christmas in Europe. Where is a good place?
It depends on your priorities, but there is no Christmas like an English Christmas.
- Michael Gebicki
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 Some destinations have undeserved or outdated reputations and may be worth another look.
- Brian Johnston
- Opinion
- Opinion
Want to avoid crowds in Europe? Look for what a destination is missing
It’s tempting to book budget flights in Europe and go to multiple places quickly and cheaply. But true travel success comes in the ability to resist.
- Ben Groundwater
No-brainer ways to save on an Australian ski trip
If you’re walking up to the lift ticket window in the morning to buy a lift pass for the same day, something has gone seriously wrong with your planning.
- Kate Allman
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.
- Riley Wilson
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