The most spectacular riverside buildings in Europe

Brian Johnston

A cruise between Amsterdam and Budapest along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers takes you past some of central Europe's most eye-popping buildings.

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Six of the Best Buildings on the Rhine-Danube by Brian Johnston
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Where to next? The 25 hottest destinations of 2023

Ben Groundwater

A new museum in Egypt; a rewilding of the Scottish Highlands; a new train through Laos and so much good food to explore: 2023 is shaping up to be a bumper year for travel.

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Ruins of ancient Greek theater in Taormina and Etna volcano in the background. Coast of Giardini-Naxos bay, Sicily, ...

Six of the best hotels for a Sydney staycation

Julietta Jameson

Sydney is prepacked with staycation attractions, from world famous beaches to top-of-class bars and restaurants to stunning galleries and theatre shows.

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The Manly Pacific has reopened with a coastal chic do-over.

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The ultimate adventure: A 160-kilometre walk through the wild

This 160-kilometre guided walk through the habitats of African wildlife offers a heady mix of adrenaline, awe-inspiring beauty, physical exertion and luxurious touches.

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Some hotels, including in Sydney, won't accept credit card payments for your smartphone for pre-authorisation on check in.

Letters: The problem for travellers with using your phone as a credit card

When I was checking into a Sydney hotel recently, I wasn't able to tap my phone for the required pre-authorisation fee.

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La Croisette, Cannes' curving two-kilometre promenade.

There's more to this seaside city than its famous film festival

Cinephiles will always be in their element in Cannes but this sun-kissed French Riviera resort is worthy of rave reviews even outside film festival time.

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A garden-themed rail journey? Best new tours for 2023

Get the best out of a destination with expert guidance.

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Sydney's first luxury seaside hotel gets a $30 million facelift

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Travel quiz: Which city has been named the world's best for food in 2023?

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After a difficult few years, Sri Lanka is primed for a comeback. Picture riding ruby-red trains that chug through luminescent-green tea plantations; palm trees jutting over dazzling white beaches and a singular, spectacular cuisine.