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Increased family visits have been an upside to the ban on international travel, writes one Traveller reader.

Letters: The 'lovely upside' to our ban on international travel

For me, and I'm sure for many families, travel in Australia has meant a wonderful increase in family visits.

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A 32-passenger Fokker plane in 1934, flown by the world's oldest airline that's still operating. But which airline is that?

Travel quiz: Which airline is the world's oldest that's still flying?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with our travel quiz.

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Pick a passport, any passport: Getting citizenship through your parents or grandparents is possible for many Australians.

How to get dual citizenship (and why you might already have it)

Almost half of all Australians were either born overseas or have at least one parent who was.

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There's one country where you should never give someone a thumbs up.

Travel quiz: In which country is a 'thumbs up' considered rude?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with our travel quiz.

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The train from Sydney to Coffs Harbour takes about nine hours to travel 450 km.

Letters: Nine hours to travel 450 km? Australian trains are a disgrace

The rail stock is nearly 40 years old on tracks put down in the 19th century. Where's our high-speed rail?

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Inside Passenger Shaming, the notorious Instagram of bad travel behaviour

When it comes to air travel, your fellow passengers can make or break the experience.

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Launched to great fanfare, the Airbus A380 has fallen out of favour with airlines.

Podcast: Why the A380 superjumbo is the world's greatest plane

Remember when we thought that the Airbus A380 – the world's biggest passenger jet – was the future of air travel?

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Celebrity Equinox. Celebrity Cruises' ships provide ample space and entertainment without the megaship overkill.

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.

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Some readers are tired of stories about travelling within Australia.

Letters: We're sick of reading about Australia

Let us have more international-themed travel articles. We need something to look forward to.

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Airlines use an estimated average weight of passengers to determine how heavy an aircraft will be.

Travel quiz: What is the average weight of an Australian male plane passenger?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with our travel quiz.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern outlining the 'traffic light' system for the trans-Tasman bubble earlier this ...

Jacinda Ardern's travel tips: Treat NZ like another Australian state

Speaking to Traveller's podcast, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tells Australians to treat her country like an Australian state - but be prepared for COVID-19.

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Australian airlines estimate the average weight of a female at 66.7 kgs and a male at 81.8 kgs.

Miss or Ms? Airline's serious stuff-up on passengers' weight

You're at the check-in desk, your luggage is on the scales and the weight noted to the nearest one-tenth of a kilogram – but what about you?

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Letters: The 'lovely upside' to our ban on international travel

Travel quiz: Which airline is the world's oldest that's still flying?

How to get dual citizenship (and why you might already have it)

Travel quiz: In which country is a 'thumbs up' considered rude?

Letters: Nine hours to travel 450 km? Australian trains are a disgrace

Inside Passenger Shaming, the notorious Instagram of bad travel behaviour

Podcast: Why the A380 superjumbo is the world's greatest plane

Why I can't wait to get back on board a cruise ship

Letters: We're sick of reading about Australia

Travel quiz: What is the average weight of an Australian male plane passenger?

Jacinda Ardern's travel tips: Treat NZ like another Australian state

Miss or Ms? Airline's serious stuff-up on passengers' weight

Where's my overpriced nuts? Minibars disappear from hotels

South Africa to ban captive lion industry, including 'canned hunting'

World's super wealthy flock to Dubai to avoid COVID-19 lockdowns, restrictions