USA
LA's multicultural menu
Los Angeles is full of delightful authentic restaurants and stores that most tourists never go near.
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Rob McFarland
After abandoning a sensible career in IT to travel and write, Rob McFarland now divides his time between Sydney, the US and Europe. He’s won six writing awards, including Australian Travel Writer of the Year, and regularly runs workshops for aspiring writers. While not averse to the charms of a 5-star hotel, his most memorable travel experiences involve adventure. Highlights include scaling the mist-shrouded mountain behind Machu Picchu and rafting the Futaleufu River in Patagonia.
Japan
Kyoto samurai's terrifying sword trick
'Don't worry,' says Samurai Joe. 'I have done this 3000 times and only made one mistake.'
USA
Praise Prohibition: Los Angeles' best hidden bars
New York once led the pack when it came to these clandestine drinking dens but LA is now hot on its heels.
Japan
Inside Tokyo's mad world of geek maids
Men pay to be served drinks by young girls dressed as maids. It sounds seedy, but the reality is different.
Croatia
Croatia's Naked Island reveals some sobering truths
Motor-assisted cycling tour of Kvarner Bay region reveals some uneasy truths.
USA
1 Hotel Central Park, New York review
A refreshing change from the polished perfection of most urban luxury hotels.
Asia
InterContinental Singapore's swanky refurb
Grace and comfort are delivered in spades with this multimillion-dollar refurbishment.
Flight Test
Flight test: Australia's newest Dreamliner route
Larger seats, with a leg rest and adjustable footrest, makes sleep an easier proposition on this overnight flight.
Britain
Britain's loveliest city to explore on foot
Even without its impressive annual festival line-up, Edinburgh would be worth visiting for its civic splendour alone.
Scotland
Britain's greatest city of festivals
Here's a guide to Edinburgh's festivals, including the lesser-known.
USA
The friendliest ski resort in the world?
Leave Australia in the morning and be skiing that afternoon. In the USA.
UK
How to get into London's most exclusive members' clubs
Fancy rubbing shoulders with London's movers and shakers? Here's how to gain access to London’s most exclusive establishments.
Scotland
Great Scott drives a man to poetry
Views from a new rail line are steeped in literary history.
New Zealand
On a river less travelled
Relish the ebb and flow of Auckland’s river life on a cruise inland.
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