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The 37 most beautiful cafes on earth
A visit to a cafe, especially the grandest ones, can be as important as a cathedral, a museum, an ancient ruin or a modern architectural marvel.
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Austria’s mountains are even more stunning when there’s no snow
A snowflake when it comes to snowflakes, our writer explores things to do in Austria that don’t involve skis.
- by Keith Austin
The major tourist attraction that was once ‘the shame of Italy’
Who would have thought this downtrodden, impoverished region would one day become a subject of pride for Italians?
- by Anthony Dennis
Ten of the best destinations to visit in the (cheaper) low season
Lower prices, fewer people and a surprising number of other benefits can flow your way when you travel outside the peak periods.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Paris
The best hotels in Paris are not the five-star ones
Eye-wateringly expensive in every detail, from laundry charges to cups of tea, Paris’ luxury hotels are designated “palace” hotels for a reason.
- by Lee Tulloch
The English created one of the world’s greatest culinary experiences
A full English breakfast is a glory to behold – a fry-up that will make you want to put off lunch until tomorrow.
- by Ben Groundwater
Short on time? This Australian ship can do Antarctica at express speed
I’m doing what is surely the shortest journey you can have while cruising this remote corner of the world. But there’s still time to be overwhelmed.
- by Ben Groundwater
Nine must-do highlights of a trip to the ’Gong
An easy, 90-minute drive south of Sydney, Wollongong offers a multitude of options for a day trip or a weekend away.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Nine must-do highlights of Victoria’s underrated peninsula
There’s gold to be found on the Bellarine Peninsula, from gold-leaf facials to gold-medalled wines plus wild beaches, wild pinot, wild seals and wild convicts: all just 90 minutes from Melbourne.
- by Belinda Jackson
The world’s first national park is nature’s own Disneyland
Yellowstone is huge and it attracts more than 3.5 million people a year, so it’s best to plan your visit carefully.
- by Caroline Gladstone
Some travellers are now seeking out a different kind of ’trip’on holidays
For some, experiences such as waking up to Uluru at sunrise or sleeping in an igloo under the northern lights are simply not mind-bending enough.
- by Lee Tulloch