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
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
Stop whingeing: The 10 most complained about things in travel
The naysayers have plenty to naysay about the awfulness of certain aspects of travel, but it’s time to stop whingeing and put things in perspective.
- by Brian Johnston
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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.
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