The world’s next great journeys
Our favourite new journeys that are now being offered across the globe, each with its own point of difference.
Traveller Letters: New SmartGates at Sydney Airport are a schemozzle
“Arriving into Sydney recently, I found the familiar passport scanning machines replaced with banks of facial recognition devices.”
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A place where the sun never sets (though you still might not see it)
Tourism is still a rarity when exploring this part of the Arctic.
- by Jamie Lafferty
One of Europe’s hottest destinations is cooler (and crowd-free) in winter
Portugal is a revelation in (their) winter: charming, easy-going cities, swoon-worthy countryside and few tourists.
- by Steve McKenna
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Ten tourist traps that are actually worth visiting (and 10 others to avoid)
Don’t be a Grinch. Sometimes you should simply give in and enjoy the entertainment and outrageous kitsch of tourist traps.
- by Brian Johnston
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Tripologist: What’s the best way to spend a 15-hour layover in Ho Chi Minh?
If you want to leave the airport you’ll need an electronic visa, but beware of scam websites.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Family holidays
Seven reasons travelling with kids isn’t a nightmare, it’s better
- by David Whitley
My six Airbnb horror stories (that you need to avoid when booking)
- by Natalie B. Compton