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A dated business class on one of the few 747 jumbo jets still flying

Even in business class you’ll find yourself in close proximity to your neighbour and may have to clamber over them when they’re sleeping.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

Europe’s most scenic train journey takes less than three hours

The landscape is mythical but it’s the real life history of this golden railway that is most fascinating.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

‘Wellness’ is out. Relaxation holidays are now about extending your lifespan

Instead of a welcome drink when you arrive at your spa, you get an IV drip and live blood analysis.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

As my Emirates plane flew into Dubai, missiles started flying again

Dubai’s tourist board and businesses are doing everything they can to tempt international tourists to return. I heeded the call.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

Australians love Bali, Thailand and Vietnam. Why do we ignore this gem?

Great food, beautiful beaches and handy stopovers: one tropical Asian paradise, practically on our doorstep, is often overlooked.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:43:34 +1000

As a backpacker, Martin changed my life. We found each other again 30 years later

I visited Berlin in 1990, soon after the wall came down. I formed an intense bond with a local but our friendship ended so abruptly, I was devastated.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

Qantas’ new ultra-long haul plane is about to arrive. I’d rather stick with the A380

From 2032, Qantas’ fleet will start to look very different. But I’d prefer a stopover and a comfortable superjumbo to 22-hours non-stop flying.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

Britain’s oldest museum just one highlight of this famous university town

Tall tales, traditions and bizarre collections reward the nosy in England’s historic university city.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

In the country with the world’s greatest dining, you’ll even find it in the jungle

Sight, sound, smell and touch are senses you expect when visiting the jungle, but it’s just as important to taste it too.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

This Japanese town looks unremarkable, but is an unexpected delight

One a day trip to Hakodate, I discover a city made for gazing, with highlights all accessible by the local trams.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

New hotel in Victoria’s second-largest city has the best views in town

The way Geelong relates to Corio Bay has always trumped the way its big-sister city, Melbourne, tries to bring itself close to the water.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

Jetstar flew my grandkids across the country, then refused to fly them back

“I’ve been doing this for 20 years, I think I know what I’m talking about,” the cabin manager told us.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

NZ’s ski season is outshining Australia’s – and not just for snowfall

Deeper snow, better value and Michelin-starred après make 2026 one of the best years to ski on the other side of the ditch.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

The 50 things we love about travel in Europe (and the five we don’t)

From alpine adrenaline to an Italian trattoria, from cycling paths to world-class museums and galleries, these are the things we will always love about Europe.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

Don’t make this mistake when renting a car in Europe

This week a reader asks if it’s safer to use a digital driving licence when renting a car overseas.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000

Travel quiz: South America’s tallest mountain is in which country?

Are you an expert traveller? Put your knowledge to the test with our travel quiz.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000