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Captain Cook gave this island the wrong name, but somehow got it right
This Queensland island seems a likely candidate to revert to its original name, even if its current name does (unintentionally) seem fitting.
- by Craig Platt
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Sparkling wine is just one of the highlights of Champagne, France
Champagne tours and tastings are an obvious must-do, but you can also explore the countryside by bike, learn how to cook French cuisine and indulge at a luxury wellness spa.
- by Ellen Connolly
The seven wonders you must see at Machu Picchu
The ancient ruins of the now too-well-loved Incan settlement have provoked wonder and awe over generations.
- by Ben Groundwater
I’m a pizza snob. But I still loved this city’s notorious deep-dish pizza
Are you guilty of hating Chicago’s infamous deep-dish pizza before you’ve even tried a slice? Then read on, fellow pizza snobs.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
Thirty reasons everyone should visit the incredible Rainbow Nation
Whether you’ve never been or are a devoted repeat visitor, there’s something for everyone in South Africa.
- by Catherine Marshall
Italy’s stunning, but slightly seedy, island paradise
This might be the safest and most comfortable way to see the Mediterranean’s largest island, just off the “toe” of Italy’s “boot”.
- by Helen Pitt
Move over, Melbourne: Here’s how Paris does laneway culture
Hidden in plain sight, the covered arcades of the French capital are full of old-world charm, intrigue, restaurants and art.
- by Steve McKenna
Travel quiz: Which Oneworld alliance airline flies to a whopping 352 destinations?
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Best short-haul holiday destinations: Noumea, New Caledonia
Noumea offers a genuine taste of France incredibly close to Australia – closer than Cairns is from Sydney, in fact.
- by Anthony Dennis
Best short-haul holiday destinations: Christchurch
With a spectacular natural playground on its doorstep, this big small-city has undergone a revitalisation of unimaginable scale since the 2011 earthquake.
- by Katherine Scott
Best short-haul holiday destinations: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam’s frenetic and underrated financial centre offers a rich history and one of the most exciting – and bargainous – food scenes in South-East Asia.
- by Katherine Scott