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Sex, booze and partying is gone: I’m keen to stay in hostels again
Have you been to a hostel recently? They’re different now.
- by Ben Groundwater
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Want a cheaper flight to Europe? Go with one of these Asian airlines
A need to fill seats is seeing Asian airlines offer flights to Europe for hundreds – sometimes thousands – of dollars less.
- by Michael Gebicki
Can snow resorts survive climate change? It depends how much money you have
Rising electricity costs could have a severe impact on ski centres, which rely on man-made snow to keep their cover deep and even.Â
- by Laura Chung
The new rules of tipping in the US and beyond
With cost-of-living expenses soaring around the world, here’s how much you should be tipping wait staff, tour guides and hotel cleaners.
- by Elaine Glusac
Opinion
Travel
Hello travel, my old friend. On balance, I missed you
In travel, you take the bad with the good – there may be gastro and bad souvenirs, but also ancient ruins, storks and flamenco dancing.
- by Carolyn Webb
Plan your getaway: The best places to go in June
Our monthly series tells you which cities and countries to visit when to enjoy the best weather, events and festivals – as well as steering clear of crowds.
- by Ben Groundwater
Holiday at home: Domestic flights fall as overseas airfares skyrocket
Domestic airfares have fallen to almost pre-pandemic levels while the cost of international flights soars by 50 per cent.
- by Sue Williams
The new bucket list: The places to add (and the ones to remove)
Barcelona is out, Valencia is in. Overtourism, climate change and even war are forcing a rewriting of travel wishlists.
- by Chris Leadbeater
Eight money-saving travel hacks to try on your next trip
As long as you’re willing to do some research and be open-minded, you could save a lot of money on your next adventure.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
Boorish bogans? No, Australians are actually polite, friendly travellers
Far from cringing when I hear the accent, I enjoy meeting Australians when I travel. It’s nearly always a good experience.
- by Ben Groundwater
Escaping the winter chill? These are the most in-demand holiday spots
Whether you plan to flee the cold, or embrace it, travel experts are warning the era of holding out for a last-minute deal is over.
- by Sue Williams