Northern Territory
Croc and awe
Lee Atkinson tries to avoid the local wildlife on the Katherine River.
Latest travel news
Giant megaliner returns 'home' to Sydney
CRAIG PLATT The biggest cruise ship to be based in Australia, the Voyager of the Seas, returned "home" to Sydney on Thursday morning to begin its second season operating from the harbour city.
Air travel: Sydney Airport to auction off passengers' lost property
Aviation: Air New Zealand to fly first stretch Dreamliner to Australia
Latest travel news
England
Sparkling at the Cross
A once down-at-heel area represents the new, fabulous London, writes Julietta Jameson.
Cruising
Luxury mixed with adventure
SALLY MACMILLAN You no longer have to be a gung-ho pioneer to voyage to remote wildernesses today you can go off exploring in five-star comfort.
Indonesia
Road to revelation
In the Indonesian capital, Brigid Delaney finds classy hotels, fine food and, thanks to Ramadan, few signs of its infamous traffic.
Australia
Australia's best beach towns
UTE JUNKER With summer just around the corner, here's our guide to the best beach towns on Australia's east coast.
Global
Big days out
Among a wealth of short forays in fascinating places, Traveller picks some of its favourites.
Italy
Hitting the high notes
Musical interludes are a wonderful surprise on a trip to Venice, writes Diane Armstrong.
Sri Lanka
Twenty reasons to visit Colombo
Belinda Jackson Exotic food, ancient traditions, seaside fun and cricket are part of the Sri Lankan capital's colour and movement.
USA
To heaven - and to hell - you ride
ROBERT UPE The freewheeling spirit of the west is in the air at Telluride.
Expert traveller
Travel Insider
Smile-high club: which airline makes you the happiest?
JANE E FRASER It's all about making you happy in the sky. No, we're not talking about the Mile High Club.
Everyone asks: How do I get the best car rental deal?
THE TRIPOLOGIST How can I track down the best deal on car rental, with so many companies out there?
My worst travel injury
The Backpacker The worst injury I've suffered in the last 10 years of travelling and it happened in the least likely place.
Europe for beginners: what you need to know
The Backpacker It can be daunting planning that first trip to Europe, but there are a few tricks to getting it right.
AirAsia X to take on Jetstar on Thailand flights
Travellers' Check Price war looming on flights to Thailand as AirAsia X plans first head-to-head battle with Jetstar.
Mama Holiday
TRACEY SPICER There is nothing daggier than an adult travelling with his or her parents.
Luxe Nomad
Sick travellers make me sick
LEE TULLOCH Nothing strikes fear in the heart of a traveller as much as a seat companion with a cold or the flu.
Airlines
Flight test: Qantas jumbo jet economy class
FLIGHT TEST The Qantas cabin crew deliver unerring and friendly service on this long-haul from South Africa to Sydney.
