Former luxury yacht, converted to Australian cruise ship, ready to sail
Paspaley Pearl, a former motor yacht modified to become a 30-guest luxury cruise vessel, is about to launch in the Kimberley.
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Open Original WebsiteThe Gold Coast’s newest five-star hotel is not where you’d expect
It stands to reason that Mondrian hotels’ entry into Australia on Queensland’s Gold Coast isn’t among the skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise,
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:06:14 +1000
Open Original WebsiteIconic Australian disco-era hotel gets long-awaited makeover
The former luxe playground of visiting global superstars in the ’70s and ’80s, Pan Pacific Perth has unveiled its biggest refurbishment to date.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteI lived in a caravan park for six months. Here are 10 things I learnt
The park becomes a catwalk at 5pm, duct tape is a commodity, and everyone has a story.
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Open Original WebsiteNIMBY-free: What our cities can learn from this South American capital
It’s 2am on a balmy Wednesday and I’m sitting sipping a cocktail in a bookstore. Yes, a bookstore.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteOf all the stereotypes of Europeans, this one is the most unfair
The reality is that if you find the French unfriendly and rude, it’s probably your own fault.
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Open Original WebsitePort guide: Boston, US
This American city has a unique combination of historical sights and lively contemporary neighbourhoods, and is designed to be appreciated on foot.
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It’s supposed to be a no-go city. But I went anyway, and loved it
Local police have issued us with travel advice about valuables, strangers and dark alleys before we’ve even arrived.
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Open Original WebsitePacking light? Easier said than done when heading for a cold climate
The temperature will range from 3°C to 9°C, but the sun can be strong and feel warmer, I’m advised. It makes packing the right clothes a challenge.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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No luxury cruise line does things quite like this Australian one
This ship gets things right that many American and European cruise lines get wrong. Perhaps because it – and many of its passengers – are Australian.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:01:00 +1000
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My 20 best travel hacks from a lifetime of travelling
Finding a seat at the airport, saving money on your flight or getting a cheaper meal. Here are 20 tips I’ve learnt over the years.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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Behind the queues at the bakery, this Vienna boutique hotel is perfection
Pastries so exquisite people queue up outside are just the start of what makes this whimsical hotel so special.
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Open Original WebsiteWant to use the Wi-Fi on a cruise ship? Read this first
Poor Wi-Fi has long been a bugbear of cruise travellers. No more, though some aspects of staying connected are still annoying.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteAsia is flush with ancient marvels, but nothing matches these caves
The extraordinary cave network of Ajanta in India houses a trove of masterpieces dating back thousands of years.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
Open Original WebsiteAmerica has some genuinely terrible food. It also has some of the best
To the uninitiated, food in the US has a bad name. But burgers and giant portions are just a small part of American food, particularly if you know where to go.
Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000
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