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Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star in Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’.

On the trail of the Bronte sisters in Wuthering Heights country

With a new film bringing a fresh generation of fans to Emily Bronte’s classic novel, it’s the perfect time for a visit to the wild moors that inspired it.

January

Christie Kempton has been travelling around Australia in her van “Gypsy” since late 2021.

Digital nomads are choosing van life over property investing

For 46-year-old Christie, it’s the freedom of travelling at any moment which made her fall in love with the nomadic lifestyle – and without compromising her nest egg.

December 2025

How frequent-flyer geeks turn $2 ducks into first-class flights

From enjoying the caviar service to flying business class to Europe for a pittance, these enthusiasts know how to make the most of their everyday spending.

Since losing her husband to cancer several years ago, Perth resident Margaret Thomson has embraced solo travel.

Why more people are choosing to travel without their families

Margaret Thomson’s love of solo travel reflects a broader shift in travel preferences, particularly in Australia, where more people are choosing to travel alone.

November 2025

Matthew and Rebeca Newton.

These founders grew their company 206pc while living out of a suitcase

Matthew and Rebeca Newton’s fast-growing adventure company Leatherback Travel, born out of a classic romance story, has posted $9.5 million revenue.

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Caipirinhas, all-night jazz and beaches: this town is Brazil at its best

It’s no surprise heritage-listed Paraty is so popular with Brazilians. It combines 16th-century charm with Latin spirit in a naturally wondrous setting.

Cloître Building of the Zannier, Bendor.

The Euro summer is so last year. Here’s what’s next on the Continent

So you think you’ve done Europe? Here are the 10 most exciting reasons to keep Australia’s favourite destination on your holiday rotation.

September 2025

Can’t stand crowds? Visit this underrated historic European city

Càdiz is known for its rich history, carnival celebrations, fresh seafood dishes and stunning coastline.

August 2025

Flight Centre profit slides on Middle East tensions, slow US market

The travel agent said geopolitics would continue to be a headwind for earnings in the year ahead.

July 2025

Transfagarasan switchbacks

When the world’s most picturesque drive and Mother Nature collide

A pleasant spin along a storied mountain pass seemed like the perfect way to experience the beauty of Romania. The weather had other ideas.

Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine at the foot of Mount Fuji.

Asian tourists are avoiding Japan. The reason might surprise you

A viral manga prophecy predicting a massive earthquake on July 5 has led to slashed flights and emptied Mount Fuji trails – rattling the tourism industry.

June 2025

Tourists visit the Acropolis in Athens. Webjet is one of the biggest travel agencies in Australia, and is now entirely exposed to leisure travel after being spun out of its corporate services business.

BGH demands Webjet return $100m, hoping to flush out rival bidders

The private equity firm is working with veteran corporate raider Gary Weiss to acquire the business, but is being stymied by a rival travel agency, Helloworld.

The best way to fly to Europe

Flying over the Middle East? Australians rethink their Europe plans

The Iranian attack on a US airbase in Qatar has put popular flight paths under question. Here are the facts to consider if you plan to fly to the Continent.

May 2025

Step into a Studio Ghibli dreamscape on this Japanese island

From mossy gorges to volcanic trails, Yakushima Island and Kagoshima in Japan’s far south are a hiker’s paradise.

Did Jesus really visit the English coastal idyll of Cornwall?

A lap around the countryside of the UK’s very own surfers’ paradise is a picturesque pleasure, bursting with history.

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Amouage chief creative officer Renaud Salmon in Oman

48 perfect hours in Oman, according to a luxury insider

Renaud Salmon of fragrance house Amouge doesn’t waste a second of his weekends, with sunrise runs, sailing and evenings of high culture on the itinerary.

Castellabate in the foreground and behind it where I have just walked from,  santa maria di castellabate

Finding serenity on a new walking tour in southern Italy

Solitude, stunning scenery and a slower pace of life await on a multi-day trek through the Cilento National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

April 2025

Washington DC’s antidote to the Trump slump

If you think the US capital is nothing but monuments, museums and people dressed in power suits, the neighbourhood of Union Market may well change your mind.

Stolen shoes and dancing at breakfast – is this the ultimate wedding?

An invitation to a traditional, multi-day affair is an exciting – and daunting – experience. Our writer navigates the dress codes and customs of this jubilant occasion.

Meet the train fanatic making global rail travel a whole lot easier

The founder of the online guide seat61.com, Mark Smith has turned his singular passion for train travel into a worldwide resource.