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Group tours aren’t what they used to be.

How to pick the right tour (in 10 easy steps)

Travelling in a group frees you up to focus on having a good time rather than juggling tickets and booking accommodation.

  • by Brian Johnston
Main Beach at Noosa Heads.

The best times to visit the Sunshine Coast

The sunny region plays host to countless annual events, including food festivals and triathlons. Here’s when to make the most of its stunning natural assets.

  • by Angela Saurine
Mountain road in Switzerland in summer.

Tripologist: What traps do you need to look out for driving in Europe?

Beware of these rules or you risk copping a big fine if you’re planning to rent a car in Europe.

  • by Michael Gebicki
Watching something on your tablet or laptop? Then it’s definitely time to have your headphones on.
Opinion
Air travel

When you shouldn’t (and definitely should) use headphones when travelling

When should air travellers wear headphones or take them out? Etiquette and travel experts weigh in.

  • by Natalie B. Compton
Royal Jordanian flies to the fewest destinations of any Oneworld alliance airline.

Ten surprising airlines you can use your Qantas points with

You don’t have to use your points flying with Qantas. Sometimes the better deal comes from hopping aboard a partner airline.

  • by David Whitley
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Your sense of taste is affected by altitude, so choose your meals accordingly (if you have options).

The food that tastes best (and worst) on board planes

We could improve our enjoyment of airline meals by making wiser choices about what to eat when the trolley comes around.

  • by Brian Johnston
Travellers who have visited Iran rave about the hospitality of locals.

Do some countries deserve our tourist dollars more than others?

When it comes to choosing a country to travel to, no nation is without sin (even Australia). Where do you draw the line?

  • by Lee Tulloch
The mighty Atlas.

This collection of buildings is the heart of NYC. Don’t miss these highlights

Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center is the pulsating, art deco heart of the city that never sleeps.

  • by Brian Johnston
The Roman Bridge across the Guadalquivir river and the marvellous Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba, Spain.

Europe’s new bucket list: 25 highlights beyond the cliches

You know its world-famous wine regions and iconic cities. Now get to know a different side of the Continent, one of hidden archipelagos and uncrowded marvels.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Airlines know a lot about you and much of that information can be gleaned from a boarding pass.

Why your boarding pass should always be kept top secret

Ever snapped an image of your airline boarding pass and posted it to social media? Some do, and it’s not hard to find them.

  • by Michael Gebicki