Airline review: Australia to Japan aboard Virgin’s new plane
Virgin Australia’s new Boeing 737-8 is a small aircraft to fly this sort of distance, but it has its advantages.
- by Craig Platt
Can’t sleep? This retreat has a dreamy solution
Whether stressed or simply tired, a retreat in the misty heights of Sri Lanka may be just what the doctor ordered.
- by Julie Miller
Why you should get a haircut on your next holiday
Though the end result has varied widely, I treasure getting a cut when I travel, whether it’s across the country or around the world.
- by Chris Dong
Sydney’s once-seedy heart has been embraced by the French
My neighbourhood has been taken over by the French. They’re storming the bastions, although it’s nothing to do with Australia ditching their submarines.
- by Lee Tulloch
Europe’s new road rules are making driving a nightmare for tourists
The fines for breaking Europe’s new road rules around low-emission zones are high – and unsuspecting tourists can be fined multiple times.
- by Michael Gebicki
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Religious or not, here’s why travellers should try a pilgrimage
Tired of holidays lazing on beaches or inspecting paintings? Then limber up body and soul and follow a pilgrim’s footsteps.
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