In an age where we’ve discovered it all, this paradise shouldn’t exist
Papatura Retreat in the Solomon Islands isn’t for everyone. But for 82-year-old Pete Blanche and his wife Marg, it was love at first sight.
- by Craig Tansley
Traveller Letters: Australians have abandoned this great destination
“The government’s Smart Traveller website advises travellers to exercise a ‘high degree of caution’. How crazy is that?”
Bumper travel quiz: Who used the slogan ‘the world’s favourite airline’?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s Easter special, super-sized travel quiz.
The creators of South Park bought a restaurant and it’s impossible to get in
Trey Parker and Matt Stone bought their favourite place to celebrate birthdays during the pandemic. Now there’s a waiting list of 100,000.
- by Liz Bond
Tripologist: How should I spend a 24-hour stopover in Zurich?
You might take a stroll along Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich’s most famous street. This handsome boulevard is dedicated to all things Swiss.
- by Michael Gebicki
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North and South America’s new bucket list: 15 dazzling experiences
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- by Kristie Kellahan
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The surprising new reason young people are travelling
Culture in other countries has traditionally been art galleries and cathedrals, museums and restaurants. For young people there’s another attraction.
- by Ben Groundwater