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<p>Venice Italy on October 09, 2013: Cruise ship leaving Venice harbor at the end of the day</p>

Stop whingeing: The 10 most complained about things in travel

The naysayers have plenty to naysay about the awfulness of certain aspects of travel, but it’s time to stop whingeing and put things in perspective.

  • by Brian Johnston
The graffiti-covered Circumvesuviana is chaotic even by Neapolitan standards.

Leaky roofs and a man selling fish: All aboard Italy’s worst railway

Leaky ceilings, hitchhiking pigeons and an escaped octopus – Italy’s terrible train line to Pompeii has achieved cult status.

  • by Nick Squires
Don’t get caught out by resort fees charged in US hotels.

Don’t get caught out by these hidden charges at US hotels

Beware when booking hotel rooms in America. You might be charged a hefty surprise fee on checkout in one of the industry’s most outrageous tricks.

  • by Brian Johnston
Okinawa’s capital, Naha.

On an island where many live to 100, I embraced their lifestyle

On the Japanese island of Okinawa many residents reach their milestone 100th birthday. Eating healthy is just one key.

  • by Julia D'Orazio
Japan has taken baseball and turned it into its own unique cultural experience.

The surprising new reason young people are travelling

Culture in other countries has traditionally been art galleries and cathedrals, museums and restaurants. For young people there’s another attraction.

  • by Ben Groundwater
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North and South America’s new bucket list: 15 dazzling experiences

Eat at the world’s best restaurant one day, dive with whale sharks the next. The possibilities are endless in this expansive and geographically diverse region.

  • by Kristie Kellahan

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Airline review: 16-hour Qantas economy long haul leaves a bad taste

Top marks Qantas for a fast and convenient flight, but economy passengers deserve more than this.

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