Air travel
Five reasons flying economy class is great
Mark Juddery It must be one of the most commonly heard travel complaints: the misery of flying economy class.
Latest travel news
Our best tourism ad, ever
ROBERT UPE Thirty years ago this month Paul Hogan took the US by storm as the loveable ocker who urged Americans to put a shrimp on the barbie.
Airlines: Airline sorry over racist ad
UK: Paris bumped: London now the world's most popular city for tourists
UK: Runaway teens found at Caribbean beach resort
Latest travel news
New Zealand
Here's one for the birds
Julietta Jameson goes bush in an innovative New Zealand bird sanctuary.
Rail journeys
First class all the way
ANTHONY DENNIS There's a glimmer of a second golden age of rail, as the writer discovers on a railway hotel tour of Britain.
China
Twenty reasons to visit Macau
Katrina Lobley At the Venetian casino, Filipino gondoliers serenade you while poling indoor canals.
Thailand
Pachyderms in the mist
A trip to a Thai national park means elephants and much, much more, writes Danielle Teutsch.
Cruising
Rock the boat
Brigid Delaney discovers what happens when the likes of the Village People, Marcia Hines and Leo Sayer are all at sea.
Expert traveller
Forty travel experiences you will really try before you die
The Backpacker Let's be realistic here. Forget the dream lists of fantasy experiences like kayaking down a waterfall - here's the stuff you actually will do while travelling.
The best way to see a country
The Backpacker There are huge positives to this form of travel, but the locals will think you're an idiot.
Virgin opens up its business lounges to everyone, for a price
Travellers' Check Virgin will allow all travellers, including economy passengers, to access its lounges for a price. But is it a good idea?
Mama Holiday
Don't risk losing your digital holiday photos
TRACEY SPICER The digital age has spawned a plethora of products to replace the family photo album.
Luxe Nomad
Sorry Australia, you're just too expensive
LEE TULLOCH The cost of a vacation in this country has seen Australians holidaying abroad in greater numbers.
Airlines
Flight test: Qantas first class
FLIGHT TEST Qantas's first class service ticks a lot of boxes - it's attentive, and the food is exceptional.
Everyone asks: what happens if I'm denied boarding?
THE TRIPOLOGIST Am I entitled to compensation from an airline if I am denied boarding?
Insider
Why do we need six months validity on our passports?
JANE E FRASER Imagine buying a 12-month gym membership and being told it is actually only valid for 11 months: you'll still be a member for the last month but they won't let you in.
