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Opinion
The one TV travel presenter I’d actually like to travel with
He’s not stylish, he’s not cool, he’s not particularly wild or daring. But Rick Stein might just be the best travel presenter on TV.
- by Ben Groundwater
Scandinavia: Europe made easy
Scandinavia is Europe made easy – everyone everywhere generously switches to perfect English and crime is so low, it makes Nordic noir seem like works of gross invention.
- by Anthony Dennis
Don’t expect the romance of the movies if you try driving in Italy
Tailgating, lane-hopping, honking your horn constantly and generally ignoring the road rules are all part of the experience.
- by Brian Johnston
Cash is dead? Try telling a taxi driver when you’re overseas
Much is made of cashless payments for travellers. Cards and digital wallets are convenient, but there are still plenty of places where only cash will do.
- by Michael Gebicki
Tripologist: How much time do you need on your passport to visit NZ?
I’m planning to travel to New Zealand but I would only have four months left on my passport when I return to Australia.
Non-stop flights v layovers: Which is the best option?
In an age where ultra-long non-stop flights are becoming increasingly common, are there any advantages to breaking your journey with a layover?
- by Michael Gebicki
11 departure lounge secrets that will change your airport experience forever
From free facials to ‘revenue seating’ and ‘wayfinding’, there’s more to a departure lounge than meets the eye.
- by Sophie Dickinson
Nine must-do highlights of Panama City
Casco Viejo (Spanish for “old quarter” or “old town”) is the hippest part of Panama City, home to trendy restaurants, bars and boutique hotels.
- by Kristie Kellahan
An expert expat’s guide to Austin, Texas
The founders of Collingwood’s Proud Mary Coffee know just where to go for a summer dip, a Mexican feast, and unsurprisingly, a deluxe cup o’ Joe.
- by Belinda Jackson
Tripologist: Does boiling water in a kettle make it safe to drink?
Is using your hotel kettle to boil tap water in developing countries enough to make it safe for drinking?
- by Michael Gebicki