Airline review: Passengers moved to 'balance the plane'
A technical stop at a dune-swamped airport and the anticipation of landing in one of the world's most remote and beautiful destinations.
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Catherine Marshall
Catherine Marshall started her career as a news journalist in her native South Africa three decades ago. Today, the Sydney-based writer specialises in travel writing.
It's no surprise Greta Thunberg comes from Scandinavia
Journey by rail is one of the lesser sacrifices one can make in the quest to halt global warming.
An oasis of fun in Perth's happening heart
Australia's first purpose-built DoubleTree by Hilton is surrounded by urban curiosities.
This island with a terrifying history is about to disappear
So diminished is it, the river will soon swallow its remains, taking ruins and baobabs and people's stories with it.
A magical little-known pocket of Europe
Brew wildflower elixirs and breathe mint-fresh air as you hike in an Alpine summer .
Where to get the best views of Uluru (after climbing is banned)
Those who will miss climbing Uluru may also be missing the point - the rock is best seen from above or below or in the distance, not from on top.
Where to see Australia's famous quokkas
Head west for Island life that is remote and pristine.
Nine things men need to know about travelling with women
What do women (travellers) want? Deeper immersions, stimulating conversations, accessible toilets – and lots of shopping.
The three secrets to surviving a long layover
Free time is the most precious commodity in the world – except when it's gifted to you in the form of a long layover.
Face to face with the ocean's harmless monster
It emerges from its indigo underworld as though from a dream, a colossus accompanied by the tiniest of golden trevallies.
No men allowed: 10 destinations women are travelling to alone
With amazing apps and tailored tours, today's solo woman traveller has the world at her feet.
New exhibition at Sydney Jewish Museum has its roots in Austria
A Jewish love affair with music will be celebrated half a world away when a new exhibition opens in Sydney this month.
Cruising through West Africa's dramatic landscapes and history
"This is going to be your best cruise ever," says our guide. "Because you're in West Africa, the happy place."
The world's longest train route is also the most extreme
There's extreme cold, and then there's Siberia in winter, where the cold is simply unfathomable.
Once a year, the mountains here turn pink
Inhale centuries of Arabian culture during rose harvest time in the Al Hajar mountain range.
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