Reviews & advice
Opinion
Tips & advice
Young travellers can’t go wild overseas any more
You partied hard. You drank too much. You tried things you wouldn’t normally attempt back home. But the world has changed.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: Jetstar’s business class beats others in one respect
- by Katherine Scott
Opinion
Tripologist
Which country’s laws apply when you’re flying on a plane? It’s complicated
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
The travel insurance clause that could wreck your holiday
What do the recent floods in West Sumatra, the current riots in New Caledonia and the 2023 earthquake in Morocco have in common?
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★½
Hotel reviews
This art deco gem in London offers terrific value
In a city known for its eye-watering hotel prices (not helped by a weak Aussie dollar) Ember Locke Kensington offers terrific value in a central London location.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
★★★½
Hotel reviews
This good value hotel offers a relaxed vibe in bustling Bangkok
The design of this hotel creates a vibe that feels more like a resort than a city hotel.
- by Craig Platt
Ten surprising rivers you can cruise down
Done the Danube and revisited the Rhine? No worries: you can sail dozens of other rivers around the world. Here are 10 top choices.
- by Brian Johnston
Tripologist: Where should we head for a birthday celebration in Thailand?
Although it’s convenient in terms of access, Phuket wouldn’t be my first choice.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★
South Korea
First class is a bargain on this modern bullet train
If you’re a fan of Japan’s bullet trains, you’ll love exploring South Korea on board its version.
- by Kristie Kellahan
★★★
Airport reviews
This airport has good facilities – until you’re stuffed in like herrings
Chic Scandi wood details punctuate the high ceilings, but there is frustration in the air at this Norwegian airport.
- by Jenny Hewett
Opinion
Australia
Seven big myths we tell tourists about Australia, busted
Melbourne has the best coffee and Sydney has the best weather? We’re giving visitors to this country the wrong information.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: Believe it or not, this US budget carrier is excellent
Free Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment, complimentary snacks and drinks, plenty of legroom – this budget airline exceeds expectations.
- by Kristie Kellahan
How to do the most expensive part of Europe on the cheap
Scandinavia is notoriously expensive, but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
- by Brian Johnston