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Despite battling overtourism, this beautiful European city can be magical
Bruges is an incredibly rich cultural destination during the day. But stay overnight, and you’ll find the city retains a magical, almost timeless quality.
- by Shaney Hudson
The same day, twice: My real-life Groundhog Day in paradise
I experienced a real-life Groundhog Day by travelling between two similar islands that are close together, but nearly 24 hours apart.
- by Brian Johnston
South-East Asia’s version of the Orient Express is back, better than ever
It might not enjoy the same history as the original Orient Express, but the five-star service and opulent decor have the same appeal.
- by Penny Watson
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I ruined one of the world’s greatest drives with an embarrassing mistake
The hapless, befuddled tourist act doesn’t always work. But it does give you a fighting chance in scenarios where, on home turf, you might not have a prayer.
- by David Whitley
We all know pho, but few Australians have tried the Cambodian equivalent
The Cambodian version of pho is so popular in Vietnam, many there claim a version of it as their own.
- by Ben Groundwater
Here’s what the ultimate island resort looks like
Nowhere does resorts better than the Asia-Pacific. From food to pools to wildlife, here are the best of the best.
- by Craig Tansley
You’ll never look at a van Gogh the same way again after visiting here
Every time you see a van Gogh painting, you’ll think of this place, hot in the sun and exploding with colour and passion.
- by Brian Johnston
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Don’t revisit the places you loved, go somewhere else
We all suffer the pangs of nostalgia, but the world doesn’t stay still – the place you remember with rosy memories won’t be the same when you revisit.
- by Michael Gebicki
Skiing started on Mount Buller 100 years ago. It was very different
The first skiers scaled Mount Buller 100 years ago this winter. How would they react if they saw the way the mountain works today?
- by Jim Darby
Travel quiz: Where is the world’s third-largest airliner manufacturer based?
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