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Don’t get caught out by resort fees charged in US hotels.

Don’t get caught out by these hidden charges at US hotels

Beware when booking hotel rooms in America. You might be charged a hefty surprise fee on checkout in one of the industry’s most outrageous tricks.

  • by Brian Johnston
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I don’t recommend cracking your ribs while overseas, but it did me good

You never think this will be you, but of course it will be, some day.

  • by Brian Johnston
There and back again: full-service airlines want you to fly both ways with them, hence they mark up prices on one-way flights.

The great one-way rip-off: Why booking a return flight is often cheaper

Budget airlines have changed the game when it comes to booking single flights, but full-service airlines still charge more for them.

  • by Michael Gebicki
Matsumoto’s iconic castle in Japan.

Ten great destinations that want more tourists (and five that don’t)

While some destinations embrace huge numbers of visitors to the point that it’s a problem, some of the greatest destinations are crying out for more.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Rupert McEvoy spent two weeks in Bali without drinking alcohol.

Rupert spent two weeks in Bali without drinking. He’s not alone

They’re calling it The Next Big Dry – young Australian travellers overseas turning their back on alcohol-fuelled partying and instead opting for high sobriety.

  • by Sue Williams
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You can fly direct to Birmingham with Emirates from Dubai, while Qantas offers a non-stop flight from Perth to London.

Tripologist: Should I fly Qantas or Emirates to the UK?

Emirates flies direct to our destination of Birmingham, but would Qantas to London be a better choice?

  • by Michael Gebicki
The Xplorer regional train in NSW.

Is there an Australian equivalent of a Eurail train pass? Sort of

There’s nothing more fun than a rail pass, and Australians may be surprised to learn that it’s possible to travel that way in our own country. Here’s how.

  • by Tim Richards
The stunning aurora borealis from as far south as Maligne Lake in Alberta’s Jasper National Park.

The ultimate new global bucket list

You’ve ticked off many of the classic bucket list destinations and now you’re looking for what’s new, exciting and undiscovered. Here’s where to start.

Georgia’s Alazan Valley.

Hidden Europe: 25 experiences that go beyond the tourist trail

You know its world-famous wine regions and iconic cities. Now get to know a different side of the Continent, one of hidden archipelagos and uncrowded marvels.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Namibia’s mesmerising Skeleton Coast.

Ultimate Africa: 10 of the best experiences to try right now

With its rich wildlife, extraterrestrial landscapes and warm hospitality, there’s little wonder as to why this continent is on many a traveller’s hit list.

  • by Sue Williams