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Some harbours stand out for their natural beauty and easy access to cities and sights.
Think Chinese tourists are a pain? We're just as bad
There does seem to be an air of cultural superiority at best – and blatant racism, at worst – when it comes to attitudes to Chinese travellers.
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Why do hotels think guests want to see each other use the bathroom?
It's generally considered a nice thing when the walls come down in a relationship. But not literally.
Why are airline seats so uncomfortable?
Sitting in an airline seat for an extended period can be an ordeal.
The US state overlooked by Anthony Bourdain (and most tourists)
Travellers should approach a destination the way the late, great Anthony Bourdain did.
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Wellington
Beautiful and elegant, Wellington is the artistic, cultural and political centre of New Zealand.
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Japan's alluring spectacle that you'll never tire of
The weather bureau can never predict the precise moment the spectacle will emerge.
Australia's weirdest natural wonder, according to Attenborough
It's an ocean phenomenon resulting from one of the world's highest tidal shifts compressing through two narrow breaks.
Jordan's oasis of sustainable serenity
It's a rare treat to stay in a hotel that cares for the local environment, people and culture as much as it cares for its guests.
