Flagged down: How these thongs could get you a year in jail
If you don't treat national flags with respect, you might find yourself facing public apologies, fines or even jail time.
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Brian Johnston
Brian Johnston seemed destined to become a travel writer and author: he is an Irishman born in Nigeria and raised in Switzerland, who has lived in Britain and China.
The 10 greatest sights in travel are not nice views
Forget beautiful landscapes - nothing beats seeing your bag come down that chute and on to the baggage carousel.
Highest, hottest, wettest: The world's record-breaking, most extreme places
All the world's most extreme places are reachable by adventurous travellers, though few of us might have the skills or patience to get there.
Six of the best museums in country NSW
From fish fossils to vintage cars to a stately home in the Scottish baronial style: these museums house a surprisingly rich bounty.
Ugly? Maybe, but these 10 mining towns are still worth visiting
Australia's mining towns are reminders of the dreams that built the country.
See them before they're gone: 10 iconic Australian beaches that are disappearing
"See it before it gets ruined" might be a tourist-trade cliché, but when it comes to our beaches, many are indeed on borrowed time.
Miss cruising? Five ship sailings coming to Australia this summer
We can cruise at home and have glorious choices: rust-red Kimberley gorges; reefs and sapphire-sea islands in Queensland; forest-draped bays in misty Tasmania.
Sneak peek behind the scenes of cruise line's efforts to restart sailing
One cruise company is ready to give future passengers a rare close up.
Six of the best things to see in Broome
The famous Cable Beach is just one of the highlights to be found in this remote WA town.
New cruise ship design goes beyond with Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow is one of the big names Celebrity Cruises has snared in its launch of Celebrity Beyond.
Why I can't wait to get back on board a cruise ship
Cruise fans are bursting to get onboard again - and the cruise companies are doing all they can to make that happen safely.
Twenty things that will surprise visitors to western Sydney
Western Sydney is often the subject of dismissive stereotypes and generally ignored by tourists.
Hoping for a long holiday after COVID-19? Here are the world's longest
When the pandemic is over, you may find you want a longer holiday than usual. Here are the world's longest.
Despite pandemic, cruise lines are launching massive new ships
In the clearest sign yet that the cruise drought is ending, a fresh fleet of ships is set to sail out in 2021.
Emerald Azzurra set to launch in early 2022
Emerald Azzurra, new for Emerald Cruises in January 2022, has recorded strong bookings for its inaugural season.
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