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Does travelling turn you into a worse person?
An American philosopher claims travel turns us into the worst version of ourselves. I disagree.
- by Ben Groundwater
Striking new gallery finally opens after almost 100 years
Madrid’s new Royal Collections Gallery began construction in 2006, but was first conceptualised in the 1930s.
- by Julietta Jameson
‘Attenzione, pickpocket!’ TikTok star protects tourists from thieves
Venice resident Monica Poli has become prominent on social media for patrolling the streets of Venice, calling out would-be pickpockets to tourists.
- by Madison Malone Kircher
Opinion
Holidays
I dipped my toes into resort life and found a microcosm of excess
There was a day spa, a beach-adjacent infinity pool, a swim-up bar and a buffet service. But something bigger was missing.
- by Shona Hendley
Traveller Letters: Crikey! Bonza left me high and dry
“Fair shake of the sauce bottle, Bonza. This type of behaviour isn’t going to get you far.”
Passengers warned not to fly with fully charged devices over fire risk
America’s aviation regulator has warned passengers not to fly with a device charged to 100 per cent despite many cabins featuring charging ports.
- by Katherine Scott
Major revamp puts the groove back into heritage Melbourne hotel
In reimagining this city property, designers look to have taken the 1970s ball and run with it.
- by Julietta Jameson
Australian passports just became more powerful: Here are the countries you can now enter visa-free
According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Japan is no longer the world’s most powerful passport holder, and Australia’s has ascended two places.
- by Low De Wei
The Michelin-starred restaurant that charges its solo diners double
Solo diners at London’s Alex Dilling restaurant are faced with covering the full cost of a meal for two.
- by Catherine Lough and Emily Gilbert
Long-delayed London hotel is finally taking bookings
Announced in 2015, London’s first luxury Peninsula hotel has a launch date and several oh-so-British features to tempt you into a stay.
- by Julietta Jameson
The Aussie company bringing tiny holiday homes to the world
Tiny Away is becoming big news for both landowners and travellers, with plans to add 5000 homes globally by 2026.
- by Julietta Jameson