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Sacha Baron Cohen in a scene from Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.

Borat's back and he's… kind of racist

The whole world, once again, is laughing at Borat. It's laughing at America. And of course it's laughing at Kazakhstan. I get the joke. But if it was anyone else, it wouldn't be funny.

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The business model of budget airlines has been put under pressure by the pandemic.

Budget airlines need to die: Here's why

Flying is awful, so why should the budget airline model survive after the pandemic has passed?

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Tea Tree Bay in Noosa National Park is a popular place for picnics and surfing, with many other spots in the park more ...

Podcast: Summer holidays - where to go and what to expect this year

Summer is coming. Here's what you need to know to start planning that ultimate getaway.

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Right now, even a bad holiday sounds better than being at home.

The worst trip I've ever been on as a travel writer

I'm sharing it just to let you know that sometimes the life of a travel writer is amazing, sometimes it's inspiring, sometimes it's shockingly lavish – and sometimes, it sucks. On this trip, it sucked.

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Travel bubbles need to be strong enough not to burst easily.

Want to travel overseas? We need to address these five issues first

Travel bubbles represent one of the greatest hopes for a return to some semblance of normality.

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Travellers may have to adjust to cheaper forms of transport on the banana pancake trail.

This is why travel will be better post-pandemic

Anyone who's been harping on about a return to the good old days, I have exciting news: the good old days are back.

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Dog ownership has surged during the pandemic, but our furry friends can make going on holidays complicated.

Got a dog? Holidays are about to get complicated

Many who are working from home during the pandemic have acquired a new four-legged family member.

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The writer during his non-professional travelling days.

The one moment where travel became my No.1 obsession

This was when I knew: travel would be my life. This was all I wanted to do. This was all I would ever do.

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The number of Australians applying for passports have plummeted thanks to COVID-19 related travel restrictions.

We can't use our passports, so is it worth renewing one?

Got an expired passport that you won't be renewing for the time being? You're not alone.

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King says there are a number of things you can do to make a photo better but "standing a foot closer to the edge of a ...

49 countries in six years: Aussie photographer reveals most beautiful places on Earth

This 31-year-old Australian photographer has travelled to 49 countries in the past six years, including some of the world's most spectacular.

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Some travellers truly believe that something being nailed down is a challenge, not a notice to desist.

The 'dirty laundry' trick and the art of asset-stripping hotels

The Israeli leader's rumoured 'dirty laundry' trick is nothing compared to what others get away with.

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People crowd Brighton Beach in England this northern summer, showing scant regard for social distancing rules.

Four lessons Australia needs to learn from Europe's COVID-19 summer

How could they mess up so badly?

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