Opinion
Opinion
Cairo
I spent just 24 hours in a country. Does that mean I’ve ‘been’ there?
The first thing I’m going to do on this beautiful morning, my first in a new country? Check out. And then head to the airport.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Alaska
I went to this wild island for one specific reason and it didn’t show up
The universe doesn’t always co-operate just because you have limited time to fulfil a lifelong dream.
- by Katrina Lobley
Opinion
Travel tips
Why did I wait so long to visit Athens? My 13 travel highlights of 2024
From discovering Athens for the first time to reconnecting with the reopened Southern Ocean Lodge, here are the moments that really shone for me in 2024.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Air travel
I’m a flight attendant and I don’t want to hear you whingeing about kids
You would be surprised by the number of people who treat the mere presence of children on flights as if they were being forced to sit next to a serial killer.
- by Paula Gahan
Opinion
Travel tips
I just want to watch something on my hotel room TV. Why is it so hard?
This simple pleasure has turned into a palaver that makes me long for the violently expensive halcyon days of pay-per-view in hotel rooms.
- by Mark C. O’Flaherty
Opinion
Savvy traveller
My advice on drinking cheap spirits in Bali? Just don’t
Recent incidents in Laos and Fiji have stirred fears about alcohol safety in Bali, which has its own history of bar poisonings.
- by Jenny Hewett
Opinion
Travel tips
Step back from the carousel: My (unrealistic) travel wishes for 2025
On my 2025 fantasy wish list hotels will have easy-to-find light switches, Qantas will serve proper meals again and the Aussie dollar will strengthen.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Food and wine
A month of eating Italian pizza had me craving Australia’s version
Italian pizza is the result of centuries spent perfecting it, but perhaps that’s the problem.
- by Natasha Bazika
Opinion
Tripologist
The truth about those ‘bargain’ airfare sales
During sales, you’re unlikely to find any cheap flights on the most popular routes. But there are still ways to get a cheaper flight.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
Your questions: Where should we go in Italy avoiding the tourist towns?
Italy has plenty of lovely small towns, but few are within easy reach of railway stations.
- by Michael Gebicki
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