USA
Keeping Austin weird
UTE JUNKER Hipsters, tech nerds and an astounding live music scene keeps Austin a city at odds with much of the rest of Texas.
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'Drunk' Jetstar passenger claims to have AK-47
Rachel Young 9:07am 'Drunk' Australian man onboard Jetstar flight arriving from Melbourne told the crew there was an AK-47 rifle in his cabin luggage.
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Airlines: Pilot: 'I assume I'm not at your airport'
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Worldwide
The seven deadly sins of travel
Travel broadens the mind - and possibly indulges some of our worst traits, as these writers reveal.
India
On the right track
It's worth meeting the challenge of a famously chaotic rail system, writes Leisa Tyler.
Western Australia
One day three ways: Broome
Brian Johnston Board a helicopter for a bird's-eye coastline view and get a four-hour tour of Willie Creek.
Canada
The city that Canada forgot
Dramatic changes in climate make this city almost unrecognisable from one season to the next.
Victoria
Weekend Away: Miller's Hill, Glenrowan
Sue Wallace Sue Wallace is deep in Ned Kelly territory at the Miller's Hill B&B; at Glenrowan.
Expert traveller
The secret to having a good time in LA
The Backpacker To visit Los Angeles for the first time is to be chronically underwhelmed.
I need a break from Afghanistan
THE TRIPOLOGIST This calls for heavy duty R&R; with warmth, sun, sea, a virile culture that embraces you.
Mama Holiday
Where to take your pets on holiday
TRACEY SPICER They say you should never work with children or animals. But what about holidaying with them?
Aussie travellers pickpocket victims
Travellers' Check It's not street urchins Aussie travellers need to worry about.
Travel Insider
What is Australia's most iconic site?
JANE E FRASER Which single icon says the most about Australia and what defines us?
Airlines
Flight test: Etihad business class
FLIGHT TEST This is the best service I have had on an airline for a long time.
Luxe Nomad
What can I take from a hotel room?
LEE TULLOCH My friend Ruprecht (not his real name) wants me to write a column about hotel kleptomaniacs.
Why I'll still fly Malaysia Airlines
The Backpacker 'If it ain't Boeing, I ain't going' the catchphrase goes. But does an airline's safety reputation really matter?
