Northern Territory
Where it's too hot to worry about wearing bathers
Coming across a beautiful swimming hole after hiking in the Aussie heat feels like hitting the jackpot.
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Megan Levy
Megan Levy is a breaking news reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald, after previous stints at The Age in Melbourne and London's The Daily Telegraph. Email or tweet Megan with your news tips.
Queensland
Schoolies for adults: 7000 party people, one cop
It might be like "like schoolies for the over 50s", but for many Aussies, visiting this event is a bucket list item.
Middle East
Dubai's wealthier stopover rival
In recent years, Australians have flocked in increasing numbers to Dubai as a stopover destination. But there's a wealthier city right next door.
Canada
The call of Canada's wild west coast
Blaze your own trail on Canada's wild and rugged Pacific West Coast.
Western Australia
The Kimberley: Simply gorges
Huge rolling ridges of rock, lots of red and sunsets over endless beaches entrance Megan Levy in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Tasmania
Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania review: Who you gonna call? Not me
Technology-addict Megan Levy gets used to an electronics-free trip away with surprisingly little trouble.
Air travel
'Fat tax' for flights make no economic sense, says industry consultant
Any move to charge Australian airline passengers for tickets based on their weight would be viewed with cynicism by one aviation expert, in the wake of Samoa Air's introduction of the world's first "pay as you weigh" flights.
Trends
Come and see the real deal
Savvy travellers are opting for authenticity when it comes to food, writes Megan Levy.
Booking system delays anger Virgin Australia customers
Frustrated Virgin Australia passengers have complained of being kept on hold for up to 12 hours following the airline's switch to a new booking and reservations system across its domestic and international networks.