After seven years of travel with kids, here are 25 things I’ve learnt

Everything changes when you start travelling with kids. Or at least it should, otherwise you’re in for a very bad time.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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Travel quiz: Sugarloaf Mountain is in which South American city?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.

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Campervan v car: Which is best for driving New Zealand?

A campervan lets you stop overnight at campsites in million-dollar locations, among forests or beside alpine lakes, but there are also downsides.

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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Up to 350km/h: The world’s 10 fastest passenger trains

From Asia to Europe and even Africa, here are the most cutting-edge train services around the world – and they’re set to get even faster.

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Luxury is now affordable at these cabins in iconic Tassie national park

Throw away preconceptions of tired digs overrun by screaming kids – this holiday park at Cradle Mountain offers top-notch comfort with a generous dose of style.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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What women do, and don’t, want in a hotel room

The items offered in hotel rooms could do with a rethink. A woman’s eye, even.

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America’s most spectacular road is not for the faint-hearted

Bears, drop-offs and wild weather. That the Going-to-the-Sun Road even exists is frankly astonishing.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +1000

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This outback train journey just got more epic. Here’s what to expect

When passengers of the Indian Pacific aren’t gallivanting around Kalgoorlie or Katoomba, we have front-row seats to the magnificent remote wilderness.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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The world’s most famous hat has been misnamed for 170 years

Whether they cost $25 or $7500, the hats sold in this country famous for them carry the wrong name.

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I discovered the key to a perfect (and affordable) city stopover

I felt like a competitor in The Amazing Race. “You have five hours in Copenhagen – go!” But then I did something smart, a move that proved to be very useful.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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The world’s largest preserved royal palace is astonishingly vast

The Chinese imperial family’s sprawling summer retreat during the final Qing Dynasty features strikingly ornate buildings in a beautiful lakeshore setting.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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The underrated coastal escape on Sydney’s doorstep

Many Sydneysiders trek further down the coast for their getaways, bypassing this friendly, old-school gem.

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The Australian hotel brand making waves in Europe

Making serviced apartments warm and welcoming is paying off for Adina, which is now expanding in the UK, and closer to home in Brisbane.

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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This affordable way to see Japan is the perfect introduction

It’s Japan 101 – offering insights into this complex country, with a focus on affordability and a relaxed pace without sacrificing creature comforts.

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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The insider secret to beating the crowds at this world wonder

A stay at Awasi Iguazu is the only way to get to Iguazu Falls before the park opens to the public. 

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000

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