How to reduce the discomfort of plane turbulence.

In 2017 Quentin Long reviewed Emirates A380 business class declaring it ‘legendary’. Seven years later he gets on board to see if the carrier has maintained the standard.

Connecting Sydney to London via Singapore, QF1 is an icon of Australian aviation. It is the emblematic Kangaroo Route that provides the means for Australians to answer that sirenic call to see Europe via London.

In the past, luxury in travel was signalled by high thread counts and upscale amenities, but the concept has been redefined. From purpose-driven adventures that give back to the environments they journey through to hotel stays that fully immerse you in the destination you’re in. Today’s luxury travel landscape is all about the experience.

For International Traveller’s 50th issue, we bring you the 50 greatest travel experiences to have on the planet right now, from new hotel openings to adventurous tours with community at heart to destinations that eternally hover at the top of our bucket lists.

The first issue of International Traveller was published in June 2012. As we mark our 50th issue, founding editor Quentin Long recalls the trials and tribulations of the early days – typos and all.