Give Bali a break: Nine amazing places you should visit instead
There are plenty of beach getaways that offer far more than the island we have all loved too much.
- by Craig Tansley
Australian travellers can get free healthcare overseas, but beware this trap
While Australia has healthcare agreements with 11 other countries that mean you can access their health systems for free, there are some issues to be aware of.
The surprising thing about sushi for first-time visitors to Japan
Yes, Japan is home to this delicious rice and seaweed morsel, but you might be surprised to find it’s not a dish that’s on everyone’s lips.
- by Ben Groundwater
New York, LA … Bentonville? America’s most unlikely city of culture
It’s just after 3am and I’m wide awake. Fortunately, everything in this small town revolves around art, and there’s still plenty to do, even at this hour.
- by Alexis Buxton-Collins
Letters: The best airport in the world? I don’t think so
“Having just returned to Melbourne via Qatar, I’m unsure how Hamad International Airport in Doha is the new world No.1.”
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This breathtaking valley has many stories, but nature gets the last word
Located in the South Island’s dramatic Fiordland region, the Hollyford Valley is full of myths, legends and epic tales of hardship and resolve.
- by Rob McFarland
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When it comes to tour groups, bigger is not better
Bigger groups usually mean lower cost but a group of 12 is a very different experience from one of 20.
- by Michael Gebicki