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The Hills Hoists are alive in stunning new light installation

This latest light installation from the creator of Uluru’s Field of Light is as mesmerising as the location, at the junction of the Murray and Darling rivers, surrounded by the 40,000-year-old Perry Sandhills.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:04:20 +1000

A three-hour flight to an island showed me I’d been doing holidays wrong

I was overdue for a break and needed some rest and relaxation. Instead I did the exact opposite – an action-packed itinerary that revitalised me.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000

The underrated Tokyo neighbourhoods you need to visit

From vintage clothing and lantern-lit alleyways to Japanese pubs and “cat town”, discovering new places to explore is never an issue.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000

Working on planes? Even in business class, it’s the worst

Finally, I always think to myself, a good long stretch with no distractions. Plenty of time to get things done. And then five hours are gone and I’ve done nothing.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000

Travelling solo is, ironically, the least lonely way to travel

There is something about travelling as a couple that creates an insulated environment. Travelling solo is a great way to start talking to strangers.

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:19:45 +1000

I tried, but I’ve given up on travelling with only carry-on luggage

The rush to retrieve or find space for carry-on luggage has now made travelling light as stressful as checking in bags.

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000

More angled than Pisa: Europe’s other precarious leaning tower

Part of the second-largest castle in the UK, the tower remained untouched, leaning at 10 degrees, when the rest of the structure was restored.

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000

The true story behind the infamous name of this Italian pasta favourite

You may think you know the origin of the name “puttanesca”, but you’re probably wrong.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000

A ride through this stunning landscape is travel at its most rewarding

My odyssey through areas where tourists never venture might not be travel at its easiest, but if you’re willing to take it on you’ll find paradise, pure and simple.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000

The 13 things you need to check before travelling to Europe

New entry requirements and old traps await visitors to Europe this year. Here’s a checklist to ensure you don’t get caught out.

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000

Ten years in the making, Australia’s epic new hike connects two icons

The just-opened five-day, 54-kilometre trail includes 38 kilometres of new track across rolling sand dunes on land belonging to traditional owners.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000

Thirty-one countries, 150 nights: A world cruise is my dream holiday

The temptation of a world cruise isn’t only seeing famous places, but destinations you’d probably never think to visit.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000

Airline lives up to motto ‘we’re not happy until you’re not happy’

Looking for an answer to a simple query, I resorted to snail mail. It took six months to get a response.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000

Bear attacks have surged in Japan. I met the man who still hunts them

There were hundreds of bear attacks in Japan last year, including 13 fatalities. Only six traditional hunters of the animals remain in this “very dangerous” pursuit.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000

If you’re fussy, you die: My three nights surviving in the bush (with an expert)

As someone who still cuts the crusts off his sandwiches, this experience teaches me new skills and a lot about myself.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000