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Independent of mind, but keen to bypass travel hassles.

Overlooked Gen X is getting a new focus from the travel industry

Now in their 40s and 50s, the self-sufficient slacker generation is the unexpected driver of a new trend.

  • Julietta Jameson

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Fourteen of the ultimate, magic travel moments only the lucky few get to see

Fourteen of the ultimate, magic travel moments only the lucky few get to see

The most magical moments in travel are often the least predictable. Here are the extraordinary experiences worth taking a gamble on.

  • Shaney Hudson

As a ‘farm kid’, a journey to this part of Australia took me right back to my childhood

This stay on a working farm was nothing like my own experience, but the feelings were the same.

  • Riley Wilson
Epic views … Newlands Cricket Ground is one of the world’s most beautiful.

Partner loves sport, but you don’t? Five great destinations you can both enjoy

As 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.

  • Craig Tansley
Not a patch of beach free: Lusitania Bay

Australia’s most magnificent island left me overwhelmed – and horrified

Just before leaving one of the most incredible places I’ve ever visited, I saw something that appalled me.

  • Craig Platt
Berkeley River Lodge in the Kimberley.

Luxury Australian lodge has bounced back from disaster better than ever

A tropical cyclone ripped through this region in November, but a first-time visitor would barely notice.

  • Justine Costigan
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A heron hitches a ride on a hippo next to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge.

Budget or luxury? Two ways to do a safari, put to the test

Safaris don’t all follow one playbook, which is why you can combine an affordable self-drive package with a splurge at a luxury camp.

  • Belinda Jackson
Physical danger, or at least discomfort, is an essential part of a great hiking adventure.

Hiking leaves me cold, tired and miserable. I always come back for more

The best trails don’t just showcase glorious landscapes; they challenge your physical fitness, mental resolve, and willingness to endure pain.

  • Mark Chipperfield
The honey badger is built like a rugby prop.

Move over, lions: The surprising African animal that even guides fear

They’ve been known to attack lions, buffaloes, safari vehicles – and the occasional cask of wine.

  • Steve Madgwick
June 4: Falls Creek local Sarah Gamon celebrates 15cm of fresh snow.

Fresh snow and cheaper passes as Australia’s ski season kicks off

From cheaper lift passes to luxe accommodation and new transport options, this year’s snow season is gearing up to be a big one.

  • Kate Allman