Travel
'Shaving off several hours': New Perth to London flight lands
The maiden flight of a new non-stop regular Qantas service between Australia and the UK has arrived at London's Heathrow airport.
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Travel
Travel: the funky Singapore district at the sweet spot of gentrification
Away from the glitzy malls, vibrant Katong offers some of the best food and most distinctive architecture to be found in modern, multicultural Singapore.
- by Chris Wright
Health insurance
Thinking of going under the knife overseas? Think again
Overseas cosmetic surgery is usually a fraction of the cost of the same treatment in Australia, even taking travel costs into account. But medical tourism also has greater risks.
- by Alison and Jillian Barrett
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Air travel
Overseas tourists leave WA off the map
Better marketing, full-time tourism staff and more private investment are key to boosting WA's dwindling international visitor numbers.
- by David Prestipino
Kosovo
Welcome to the 'worst hotel in the world', a mirror of post-war Kosovo
The establishment's colour scheme - lots of mossy green - and dilapidated creepiness would make it an excellent set for a Hollywood movie.
- by Andrew Higgins
Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport chaos after 'technical issue' leaves passengers stranded
Passengers at Sydney Airport's international and domestic terminals are facing major delays after a "technical issue" left passengers stranded.
- by Rachel Clun & Jenny Noyes
Travel
Woman almost died from malaria after doctor advised against preventive
An Australian malaria victim facing hand amputation is considering legal action against her GP.
- by Ruth McCosker
Opinion
Tourism
Be honest, are you a traveller or a plain old tourist?
I have seen tourists move around compelling places, refusing to take even a moment to grasp the significance of their surrounds.
- by Erin Stewart
'Nightmare cruise' docks in Melbourne after major brawl
Passengers of the cruise ship that was the scene of a major brawl say they were scared of security staff, as well as a large family of troublemakers.
- by Joe Hinchliffe
Tourists arrested in Cambodia for 'lewd images' taken on pub crawl
A Kiwi is among 10 tourists in Cambodia charged with pornography offences after images emerged of people apparently demonstrating different sex positions.
- by Talia Shadwell