Destinations

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Traveller

Are we living in a new golden age of travel? Why travellers have never had it so good

We’re always looking back with nostalgia and looking forward with anticipation, but what about now? A century on from the dawn of commercial aviation, travel is more exciting, expansive and responsible than ever before. Here’s why travellers have never had it so good.

Accommodation

These community homestays are changing how travellers experience Nepal

After youth-led protests in 2025, this year Nepal elected a 35-year-old former rapper as Prime Minister. In a country where tourism is its biggest industry, what’s next for travellers?

Things to do

Hanoi to Ha Long Bay: 3 unique ways to experience Northern Vietnam

Whether you’re crouched low over bowls of pho on the streets of Hanoi, ascending through shrines on Yen Tu Mountain or gliding across the waters of Ha Long Bay, Northern Vietnam shifts your line of vision.

Cruise Holiday

This cruise along Japan’s coast visits volcanoes, temples and atomic bomb sites

What does it mean to rebuild beauty in the shadow of catastrophe? A springtime cruise along Japan’s southern coast reveals the answer.

China

How to make the most of 48 hours in Beijing

China's capital shifts between imperial scale and a hyper-digital present where daily life runs at speed. Here’s how to spend two days in Beijing, moving through its landmarks, hutongs and street-level rituals.

Cruise Holiday

Onboard a round-the-world cruise: the enduring allure of cross-continental trips

More than a century on from the first world cruise, the journey still tops bucket lists – but today’s passengers are rethinking what it means to travel the globe by sea.

Food & Drink

Peru on a plate: Lima, Colca Valley and cruising the Amazon

From traditional remedies courtesy of Mother Earth to Michelin-starred restaurants cementing the country’s culinary clout, a visit to the diverse South American country of Peru caters to every travel taste.

Indonesia, unfiltered: 3 destinations beyond Bali to put on your travel list

While Bali needs no introduction, many Australian tourists explore no further than the flashing lights and Western comforts of this bustling province. But those who delve beyond the ordinary are richly rewarded.