Travel tips
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
Solo traveller? There’s no better country for eating out than here
Too many times, I’ve been to countries where the solo diner is treated like something to be shoved in the corner.
- Paul Marshall
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
- Opinion
- Train journeys
The train ticket rip-off fleecing travellers around the world
When 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.
- Gary Nunn
- Opinion
- Tripologist
We want to visit somewhere visually stunning in Japan. Where should we go?
We’re returning to Japan after three years and have four nights in Tokyo but have an additional six days to spend.
- Michael Gebicki
The best island in each of the world’s 10 greatest island destinations
Which islands do our experts rate the world’s best? Whether close by like Tasmania, or further afield like Sicily, here’s where to go next.
- Ben Groundwater and Craig Tansley
- Opinion
- Air travel
Stuck between a couple on a long haul, I expected one to swap seats. They didn’t
This 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.
- Catherine Best
- Opinion
- Mexico
The US is about to get even more attention. Another country deserves it more
Over the next six weeks, you’re going to be hearing about the US a lot, but a hugely underrated destination should be the one we focus on.
- Ben Groundwater
- Opinion
- Hawaii
Hotel cleaners wouldn’t let me throw something out. I had to resort to drastic measures
Within hours of arriving in Honolulu, I have enough flowers around my neck to open a small florist.
- Justin Meneguzzi
Port guide: Dubrovnik, Croatia
This Mediterranean port city is derided as an overcrowded medieval theme park, but never mind. You’ll probably love it.
- Brian Johnston