Cities
The world's brainiest cities
UTE JUNKER Sometimes a city can change the way we think. Here are the places to having a thinking holiday.
Latest travel news
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Latest travel news
Cruising
Queens of the waves
SALLY MACMILLAN Cunard has a reputation for elegance and service to uphold.
One day three ways: Manchester
Julietta Jameson Order a classic fry-up and lace your shoes in this eminently walkable city.
France
Monsieur Michelin you miss the point
Anthony Peregrine poses an alternative scoring system for the restaurant bible.
Competition
Win a luxury cruise on the Danube!
Traveller and Uniworld cruises are giving you the chance to win a European river cruise for two.
Cruising
Sail new horizons
SALLY MACMILLAN There's a world of choice, price tags and experiences when it comes to cruises.
India
India for beginners: what you need to know
NINA KARNIKOWSKI A few expert tips will help you enjoy this challenging but magical country.
Expert traveller
Why I'll still fly Malaysia Airlines
The Backpacker 'If it ain't Boeing, I ain't going' the catchphrase goes. But does an airline's safety reputation really matter?
Jetstar v Tigerair: budget airline war looms
Travellers' Check While Virgin and Qantas battle it out over business class, the action is now moving to the cheap seats.
Mama Holiday
A convert to cruising
TRACEY SPICER OK, I'll be honest with you. For most of my life I've avoided cruising like the plague.
Airlines
Flight test: JetBlue
FLIGHT TEST The airline offers some of America's cheapest fares, but also the most legroom in economy.
Luxe Nomad
Why I'm still loyal to Qantas
LEE TULLOCH I have rarely had any issue with the airline. I think it's a fine carrier and I'm still married to it.
Travel Insider
Why New Zealand flights should be classed ‘domestic’
JANE E FRASER New Zealand is closer to the eastern states than Perth, but security procedures turn what should be a simple trip into a hassle.
The Tripologist
Everyone asks: how do I travel solo?
Michael Gebicki There are many choices for women travellers who don't want to go it alone.
North America for beginners
THE BACKPACKER If you're visiting the US or Canada for the first time, here are the things you need to know.
