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Sail Australia’s Southern shores in boutique luxury in 2024

There's some debate about the originator of the quote “It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” I mention it because to make...

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The best little (budget) hotel in Hanoi

I have just returned from three trips to Europe in the last 10 weeks – yes, that’s THREE – all via Hanoi.  And, at the...

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Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, Margaret River

THE DEAL: Stay two nights from A$699/villa, valued up to A$1,157 a saving of up to 40% THE APPEAL: Experience five-star Pullman luxury in Western...

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Bag with everything is a bit too much

I like good design and a love a bag – whether it’s a duffle bag, shoulder bag, day pack or wheelie carry-on … I’m...

If you want to get ahead, get a (good) hat

I can’t remember when I bought my first Tilley hat.  I was looking for a wide-brimmed hat for shade and found this titfer that...

Wheelie convenient – backpacks that take a load off

It's great when your carry-on bag has wheels, making that last minute sprit for the plane just a bit quicker. But when you get off...

The hidden secrets of smart packing

Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, you’ll always need to deal with the sometimes-daunting task of packing your suitcase. Travel writer Elizabeth Pratt provides...

50 tips for safe and happy travel

Do you address someone by their first name in a foreign country? Should you take an antibiotic with you when you travel in case you...

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JIMMY THOMSON

Jimmy, the editor of this website, has written 15 books, including two on the Tunnel Rats of Cu Chi in Vietnam.  His experiences in...

SUE WILLIAMS

Sue is an author with more than 25 published books to her name as well as a being a journalist and podcaster.  As an...

KIERAN PRENDIVILLE

Kieran is a Bafta-winning TV scriptwriter (Care, BBC) who created the long-running TV series Ballykissangel  and Roughnecks. He has written many episodes of The...

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