Jet-lag free: The best short overseas holidays from Australia
Whether you’re after glitz and glamour, great food or pristine beaches, you can reach it all from Australia without flying an exhausting long haul.
Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ title, Melbourne top in Australia
Twelve-time winner Changi has been edged out of top spot, while Melbourne has been ranked far above other Australian airports.
- by Craig Platt
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Tripologist: Should we travel by train or plane in France and Italy?
Train travel is preferable to flying, but the only practical way to experience many of the treasures of rural France and Italy is by getting behind the wheel.
- by Michael Gebicki
Ten body language mistakes you need to avoid overseas
Smiling doesn’t always mean someone’s happy, using your left hand can be offensive and so can pointing your foot in the wrong direction.
- by Brian Johnston
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