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See these 10 tourist destinations now before they're gone

Rising sea levels, bushfires and dramatic weather events are impacting many famous tourist destinations. Here are 10 you'd best visit (responsibly) before they're gone.

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Tourists get photos outside Maraya in Saudi Arabia.

Why I’ll never visit this new hotspot for tourists

If you follow any travel influencers on social media – that is, travel specialists with large followings – then you have probably already seen this. It's a huge cube covered entirely in mirrors, an edifice perched in the middle of the desert, an architectural wonder that both draws in and reflects.

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I tried to work remotely in London on a $145 budget. Here's how it went

Despite Brexit and the European Union and a global pandemic, London still remains incredibly expensive.

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Visiting New Zealand without international roaming on your phone shouldn't cause too many problems.

Tripologist: How do we meet new digital travel requirements without international roaming?

My husband and I are travelling to New Zealand, we have phone plans with no international roaming.

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There's no excuse for solo travellers to take checked luggage, especially not for warmer destinations.

There's (mostly) no excuse for travelling with checked luggage

Stories of lost suitcases and long delays at baggage carousels has left many rethinking their baggage needs.

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Getting scammed by an ATM? That's a new one.

I avoided a new travel rip-off simply by pressing a button

An ATM trying to rip me off? That's a new one.

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Rome, with its cobblestone streets and old buildings, is a walking city.

Travel tips for Rome from an expert expat

Don't ever order a cappuccino with a meal unless it's breakfast, and never after midday.

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The stairway leading to the Neptune's Grotto, in Capo Caccia cliffs, near Alghero, in Sardinia, Italy.

Tripologist: Where is the best base for a holiday in Sardinia, Italy?

Cagliari has plenty to offer but there are more relaxing places to stay, especially along the west coast.

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There's a good reason cabin crew won't let you pick up your phone if you drop it.

What happens when you drop your phone into a plane seat?

There is no definitive proof that any aircraft has fallen from the sky due to illicit smartphone usage. However that's no reason to break the rules.

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How to avoid getting stung by the latest hotel scam that went viral on TikTok

A video warning travellers of a costly and "dangerous" room service con went viral on TikTok this week. But hotel scams are more likely to occur before you even arrive at a property.

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If you want to sit next to your friends or family or concubines or whoever else you're flying with, plan ahead accordingly.

No, I will not switch plane seats with you, because you're thoughtless

There is one thing I will never do. Will grow angry enough at you to throw spitballs at you if you ask me to do. And that's move my seat on a plane to accommodate you.

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Changi Airport's showstopping Jewel terminal, designed to keep boredom at bay during a stopover in Singapore.

Will Qantas' direct flights to London, New York spell the end of stopovers forever?

I've always enjoyed experiencing another country for a day or two on a stopover. But the chance to get where you need to be in one flight is going to be very, very tempting.

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