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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.

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Australia

Toasts of the coast

UTE JUNKER With summer just around the corner, here's our guide to the best beach towns on Australia's east coast.

England

Sparkling at the Cross

A once down-at-heel area represents the new, fabulous London, writes Julietta Jameson.

Italy

Hitting the high notes

Musical interludes are a wonderful surprise on a trip to Venice, writes Diane Armstrong.

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.

USA

To heaven - and to hell - you ride

ROBERT UPE The freewheeling spirit of the west is in the air at Telluride.

Swaziland

Beauty over the border

Andrew Bain takes a hike in the hills of Swaziland.

Northern Territory

Croc and awe

Lee Atkinson does her best to avoid the local wildlife on the Katherine River.

Chile

Thrall of the ocean

UTE JUNKER After centuries of isolation, old ways endure on Chiloe Island.

Japan

One day three ways: Kyoto

Brian Johnston Kyoto is a joy to walk around and its beautifully presented streets many temples don't cost a yen.

Expert traveller

Travel Insider

At what point do you stop being a 'young' traveller?

JANE E FRASER "I'm still young, aren't I?" Older travellers are crashing the young travellers' scene.

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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?

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.

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How to kill time at a boring airport

The Backpacker Hours to kill at an airport where there's not much to do? Try this for fun.

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Cheap long-haul flights? Not this summer

Travellers' Check Remember the heady days of 2009 when you could get to New York for a little over $1000? Not anymore.

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Mama Holiday

TRACEY SPICER There is nothing daggier than an adult travelling with his or her parents.

Luxe Nomad

Forget the farm food fanfare

LEE TULLOCH It's easy to spot a food trend when you travel the world. Currently it's 'farm to table'.

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.

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