Reviews & advice
Opinion
Tips & advice
Airbnb is not what it was. Here’s why I haven’t used it in years
I was an early adopter not just because of its convenience, but also for its connection to local life. But then it began to change.
- by Ben Groundwater
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
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: This superjumbo premium economy seat is superb
This is clearly the world’s best-practice version of premium economy.
- by Anthony Dennis
What most visitors miss on Kyoto’s bucket-list trail
Kyoto could easily entrap you in bucket-list busyness. Rush and you’ll wonder what the fuss is about.
- by Brian Johnston
Paris for $1108 return? Olympics or not, flights to Europe are cheap
You’d expect airfares between Australia and Europe to be going through the roof by now. Instead, the opposite has happened. Here’s why.
- by Michael Gebicki