Brian Johnston
Travel writer
Brian Johnston seemed destined to become a travel writer: he is an Irishman born in Nigeria and raised in Switzerland, who has lived in Britain and China and now calls Australia home.
Cruise line’s ultra-luxury yacht arrives in Australia for the first time
The luxury ship, which will sail around Australia, the Pacific and even to Antarctica, features two helicopters and a high-tech submersible.
- by Julietta Jameson and Brian Johnston
Ten body language mistakes you need to avoid overseas
Smiling doesn’t always mean someone’s happy, using your left hand can be offensive and so can pointing your foot in the wrong direction.
- by Brian Johnston
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Airport reviews
Greece’s main airport is cramped, overcrowded and devoid of any graces
Considering Athens airport processes 25 million passengers annually, it’s efficient enough. Just don’t linger if you don’t have to.
- by Brian Johnston
You’ve never seen a fruit shop quite like this one
Hushed reverence, fruit displayed like jewellery and white-gloved salesmen: you can bust your budget on fruit at specialist Japanese fruit stores.
- by Brian Johnston
Ten of the world’s quirkiest public transport options
Never mind the boring old bus. Ramp up your excitement levels on these eccentric modes of public transport for a more unpredictable transit experience.
- by Brian Johnston
Seven secrets of the Mediterranean’s best-preserved ancient site
Ephesus, a Greco-Roman trading city, gives you a fine impression of daily life in classical times.
- by Brian Johnston
Cruising around Greece is booming like never before
Greece is a scintillatingly beautiful destination with a coast and islands made for cruising. It’s no wonder more than 1000 ships are heading there this year.
- by Brian Johnston
The world’s 17 greatest views (and five famous ones you can skip)
You can get great views from many different perspectives: street and water level, atop mountains, monuments and skyscrapers, or from ships and planes.
- by Brian Johnston
Change your flight by one day and you could save a fortune
If you’re looking to save dollars and are flexible with time, it really does pay to fly on certain days of the week.
- by Brian Johnston
Seven surprises within China’s Forbidden City
The political and ritual heart of imperial China for more than 500 years is a masterwork of monumental architecture and detailed delights.
- by Brian Johnston