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Tripologist
Tripologist: What should be on my itinerary for a Northern Lights trip?
Throughout November, Spitsbergen in Norway has zero hours of sunlight but this gives you a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★½
Ship reviews
Ship review: This ocean Princess is a model of advanced design
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Opinion
Tips & advice
Airbnb is not what it was. Here’s why I haven’t used it in years
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: Qantas economy surprisingly good, despite codeshare woes
It turns out Qantas and its codeshare partner don’t speak to each other, which causes a few hassles on an otherwise comfortable flight.
- by Katrina Lobley
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
This is Bali’s biggest resort, but I felt like I was the only guest here
For a winter sun retreat, Bali’s exclusive Mulia Villas offers an experience requiring minimal effort with rest and relaxation at its heart.
- by Julia Naughton
Your luggage can become gross. Here’s how to clean it
Exposure to other people and places can cause dirt, dust and germs to accumulate on your bags.
- by Stacey Colino
Tripologist: What should we do on a Dubai stopover if we don’t like malls?
With a few days stopover in Dubai, one of the best things to do is to leave Dubai.
- by Michael Gebicki
How to eat (almost) for free when in Italy
Aperitivo can be a fantastic deal – if you keep the drinks flowing, the free snacks do too.
- by Natasha Bazika
Ten great attractions in Europe most Australians don’t visit
Step off the well-trodden European trail for deserts, national parks and castles that most Australians don’t see.
- by David Whitley
Opinion
USA
Ten things Australia should adopt from the US
Despite the negative aspects of American culture, we can absolutely still learn from the Land of the Free.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★
Hotel reviews
The luxury hotel on the site where Murdoch launched his media empire
The rejuvenated Playford plays extremely well to the guest desiring upscale comfort and ready access to Adelaide’s culinary, cultural and sporting attractions.
- by Anthony Dennis
Opinion
Tips & advice
How an Aussie coffee addict beats ‘canger’ when travelling
I love coffee and if you deprive me of it, I get “cangry”. And that’s a problem in countries with terrible coffee.
- by Julietta Jameson
★★★★
Ship reviews
Ship review: With a ship this luxurious, no gimmicks are needed
Silver Muse is the ideal choice for the well-heeled, thoughtful cruiser with high service expectations.
- by Anthony Dennis