Australia's cool hotels that won't break the bank
In our cities, in the suburbs, in the regions, shop this crop of affordable new hotels that beat the cost-of-living blues.
One of Melbourne's coolest hotel pools is now open to everyone
W Melbourne is opening up its entire 14th-storey luxury pool and fitness zone to the public for the first time since launching in early 2021.
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Why do people go barefoot on planes? It's gross
When we're thrown together for long periods doing intimate things like sleeping and eating, our differences can be irritating.
Wheelchair user forced to drag herself to plane toilet, told 'to wear nappies'
A disability-rights advocate has taken to social media to outline her "degrading" experience on a recent flight to Spain, after she was forced to drag herself down the plane because the airline didn't have an aisle chair.
UK tourism set to cash in on Queen's funeral coverage
Thousands of visitors flocked to London to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II, delivering a significant boost to the city's tourism sector.
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Christchurch
After being hit by a devastating earthquake in 2011, which closed much of the city centre for two years, Christchurch has made a remarkable comeback.
Mad for monarchies
The 10 other surprising countries that have royal families
There are dozens of monarchies around the world, working to slightly different systems. Here are some of the more surprising examples.
Fairy tales and nightmares: The 10 coolest castles in Britain
Britain's history may be riddled with rich people fighting each other, but this has one significant upside: Lots and lots of castles.
Why hundreds of pubs around the world are named 'The Royal Oak'
The tale of a king who escaped by hiding up a tree is undeniably a cracker, even if it has fallen out of the collective consciousness.
