USA
Ten things that make America's weirdest city so weird
'Portlandia' is a documentary. Here are ten attractions that prove it.
-
Tim Richards
Tim Richards fell into travel writing after living and teaching in Egypt and Poland. He’s a light packing obsessive, and is especially drawn to the former communist countries of Central and Eastern Europe.
Take a walk through Singapore's wild past
Singapore's exotic past belies its stitched-up reputation.
The top 10: Comedy clubs around the world
Here's ten of the greatest places to spot both established and up-and-coming comics.
10 things in Australia you can only experience by train
It's a big country, and there's no better way of experiencing its vastness than by train.
Flight test: Premium economy that's worth the upgrade in price
On Qantas' long-haul routes to North America, this is a good compromise between comfort and price.
Denmark
The place that shook Shakespeare
There's no better place to soak up some Shakespearean drama than the town and castle where the Bard chose to house his characters.
Denmark
The European neighbourhood that declared independence
It's inside one of Europe's major cities, but it has its own laws and customs - including legalised drugs.
Singapore
The secrets of Singapore's ghost railway line
A long, narrow former rail corridor cuts a green swath through the island city-state.
Canada
Canada's rebel with an artistic cause
An unforgettable local comes out in the wash in suburban British Columbia.
Korea
Cat cafe versus ... dog cafe?
Cat cafes have spread across the world, but dog cafes are very, very different.
USA
How to avoid airports in the USA
There's a much more sociable option than fighting through airport queues when you are travelling.
Flight test
Flight test: Jetstar Asia economy
It's hardly luxurious, but this airline delivers exactly what it promises – cheaps fares and unfussy service.
Flight test
Flight test: Emirates economy
The entertainment pack may be a bit dull, but the cheap Wi-Fi is a bonus.
USA
Sorry Australia, our coffee is better than yours
There's one city that takes its coffee very, very seriously. And it's not in Australia.
Search pagination