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For all the news, visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/traveller.xmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/assets/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +1000https://www.smh.com.au/rss/traveller.xmlTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +1000Travel / Travel newsJulietta JamesonNow in their 40s and 50s, the self-sufficient slacker generation is the unexpected driver of a new trend.006456de-acd3-41b6-bf53-6b9fd88d1fc5https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/travel-news/overlooked-gen-x-is-getting-a-new-focus-from-the-travel-industry-20260601-p602oo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerMon, 15 Jun 2026 16:35:36 +1000Travel / InspirationNicholas Boys SmithHere it is as if architectural modernism never happened, and we kept creating places with joy, natural patterns and a whiff of the sacred.b500f856-e3e3-435b-bd37-dab1cc6efe00https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/after-144-years-the-greatest-modern-building-on-earth-passes-a-new-milestone-20260612-p606ag.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerMon, 15 Jun 2026 05:01:00 +1000Travel / InspirationBen GroundwaterWe pull up a seat at the city’s most legendary dining tables, charting a course through luxury and local legends in just two days.43406044-bfc3-4af5-9d3a-7166b8853807https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/in-just-48-hours-i-ate-my-way-through-the-highlights-of-a-stopover-favourite-20260609-p6054c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerMon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Travel / Reviews & adviceMichael GebickiSome airlines will charge you if you’re a tiny bit over the weight limit. Others can be incredibly generous or have no weight limits at all.6aefc6a5-0553-405d-b6c5-e090b53cc49ehttps://www.smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/checking-46-kilos-in-economy-class-why-some-airlines-are-generous-on-luggage-limits-20260612-p606b8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerMon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Travel / InspirationNina KarnikowskiIt has a reputation for being both pristine and eye-wateringly expensive, but there’s a new way to experience this pristine paradise.129708c5-43b6-425f-96db-d410da389933https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/there-s-a-new-way-to-stay-on-one-of-australia-s-most-exclusive-islands-20260605-p6048p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerMon, 15 Jun 2026 04:12:00 +1000Travel / InspirationShaney HudsonIt’s home to one of the world’s largest man-made forests, but this Spanish region remains under the radar. Blame Italy’s superior marketing.cbbfec82-8af2-4ff5-9633-e3ef69fe654chttps://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/you-may-not-have-heard-of-this-place-but-you-ve-probably-tasted-its-produce-20260316-p5oay4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerSun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Travel / InspirationShaney HudsonThe most magical moments in travel are often the least predictable. Here are the extraordinary experiences worth taking a gamble on.59d9f0e5-27d1-4e5b-b000-40f4fc7bfd44https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/fourteen-of-the-ultimate-magic-travel-moments-only-the-lucky-few-get-to-see-20260608-p604uq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerSun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Travel / InspirationCraig PlattWhile the Gold Coast is renowned as a family holiday destination, Queensland’s other major holiday coast is also a great option for families – particularly those seeking a more low-key escape.246bb764-0826-4204-a2fb-866fc65e134chttps://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/no-theme-parks-but-queensland-s-other-coast-is-just-as-great-for-a-family-escape-20260611-p605xw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerSun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Travel / Reviews & advicePaul MarshallToo many times, I’ve been to countries where the solo diner is treated like something to be shoved in the corner.7bd3c446-b554-4065-9172-a206e2167140https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/solo-traveller-there-s-no-better-country-for-eating-out-than-here-20260604-p6041m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerSun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1000Travel / InspirationFiona CarruthersWith the Knicks breaking records in the NBA Finals and the FIFA World Cup in town, New York is once again in the world’s spotlight. 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Its outstanding bars.4ef5f507-270f-4a62-8e92-f8ebbba42cefhttps://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/join-the-party-eight-of-the-best-places-to-get-a-drink-in-new-york-20260611-p6061o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerSat, 13 Jun 2026 08:23:26 +1000Travel / InspirationRiley WilsonVisiting this Tasmanian World Heritage-listed site can be an eerie, unsettling experience.abf94252-af85-472a-8e7c-f03c7e7b693ahttps://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/the-notorious-australian-site-where-cruelty-was-an-art-form-20260605-p604c6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerSat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Travel / InspirationCraig TansleyAs the world’s eyes turn to North America for the World Cup, here are five great sports-loving destinations you can still enjoy even if you’ve got no interest in it.8e000640-7043-48d9-9155-466d83837851https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/partner-love-sport-but-you-don-t-five-great-destinations-you-can-both-enjoy-20260609-p605a6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerSat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Travel / Travel newsI was recently slugged $75 by Jetstar for being two kilograms over the limit for cabin baggage.ca7f31ad-ef11-4120-ad6a-355155e2d6c4https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/travel-news/strangers-offered-to-help-with-my-excess-carry-on-weight-jetstar-wouldn-t-allow-it-20260611-p605wi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerSat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Travel / InspirationBen Groundwater, Craig TansleyWhich islands do our experts rate the world’s best? 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Put your knowledge to the test with our new-look travel quiz.76f16b76-45ac-4e75-9076-482feb2fb4echttps://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/travel-quiz-which-australian-city-is-home-to-the-big-prawn-20260610-p605m6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerFri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Travel / Reviews & adviceGary NunnWhen I realised I’d paid far more for my trip than I should have, I felt like an idiot. But I wasn’t the only one falling for this dodgy practice.c02945fc-5b13-420f-b7dc-18b0fbb9850fhttps://www.smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/the-train-ticket-rip-off-fleecing-travellers-around-the-world-20260611-p6060n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerFri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Travel / InspirationTony WrightSkiing, though exciting, has never been what makes going to the snow special beyond words for me.0a00c163-4ac5-4eea-9549-ccadd66ce5e5https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/i-went-to-the-mountains-to-learn-how-to-ski-i-found-something-much-better-20260520-p5zz26.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerThu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Travel / Reviews & adviceCatherine BestThis couple has played the spare-middle-seat lottery – booking an aisle and window in the hope that no one takes the seat between them – and lost. I’m in it. For 14 hours.9ba6200c-1664-4254-abfb-f008b5ae82d6https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/stuck-between-a-couple-on-a-long-haul-i-expected-one-to-swap-seats-they-didn-t-20260610-p605hb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerThu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Travel / Reviews & adviceJenny HewettVisitor numbers have tripled, but if you’re passing through this airport expect long waits at immigration and security, and bring a book.49530725-b483-40fe-bfe9-57721d3a9782https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/tourism-is-booming-in-this-developing-country-but-its-airport-hasn-t-caught-up-20260610-p605jd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_travellerThu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000