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A crackdown in the resort town of Magaluf has aimed to curb the hard partying the destination is known for.

Don't go topless: Seven of the weirdest laws in foreign countries

Even before COVID-19 brought out some weird and whacky rules and regulations, some countries already had some pretty bizarre laws.

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Australia's 10 coolest buildings (that aren't the Sydney Opera House)

It turns out that Australia does have buildings worth looking at beyond Jørn Utzon's most notorious creation. And maybe it's time to go look at them in person.

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Qantas Boeing 787 Dreamliners will replace 747 jumbo jets on the scenic Antarctica flights for the first time.

Letters: The only way to describe this flight is 'totally awesome'

My flight was many years ago, but I still have vivid memories of flying over Antarctica.

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Which airline plane is the fastest in the world? (Hint: It's not this one)

Travel quiz: With a top speed of 988 km/h, what is the world's fastest airliner?

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

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You've already paid for that 'complimentary' bottle of wine and snacks.

Don't fall for this trap when you stay at a hotel

Free is not always free. That's what Mark Sulkin discovered this year when he picked up a "free" bottle of water in his room at the DoubleTree hotel in Phoenix.

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The countries open to Australian tourists (but we're not allowed to go)

Since Australia has navigated the pandemic with relatively few cases, we're more likely to be welcomed into other countries.

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Qantas has offered flight credit for passengers whose flights were cancelled due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Letters: How Qantas flight credits taught me a lesson

My travelling companion and I were offered Qantas credits on our flights numerous times.

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The first Disneyland outside the US opened in 1983. Where was it?

Travel quiz: What was the first Disney theme park outside the US?

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

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Australia's ban on international travel does not seem to have an end game.

The ban on international travel seems to have no end game

It's hard to know, in some ways, exactly what Australia is aiming for.

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"It's a great cultural exchange": Ben Groundwater learning about Aboriginal culture in Western Australia

Podcast: Indigenous tourism - learning about First Nations culture

It's the oldest living culture in the entire world dating back more than 60,000 years and it's right here in Australia. Here's how you can learn and experience Aboriginal culture.