Reviews & advice
Not everyone loves British Airways’ buzzy Bridgerton take
Experts are divided on the trend for airlines to use cinematic safety briefings.
- by Kelsey Ables
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
A candle-lit bath experience in Spain was one of the best of my life
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: Is five days enough to see both Siem Reap and Luang Prabang?
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
Five things every visitor needs to know about France
The French say “good day” a lot, they are quiet in restaurants and they don’t wear athleisure gear.
- by Michael Gebicki
Ten airport hotels so good you’ll be praying for a layover
From JFK’s retro dream TWA to sleeping in the cockpit of a vintage plane in Stockholm, here are 10 of the best ways to spend the night at an airport.
- by Flip Byrnes
★★★★½
Train journeys
Africa’s first high-speed train puts Australia to shame
Morocco’s Al Boraq high-speed train provides an excellent service with international-standard facilities and operation.
- by John Borthwick
Heading to Japan? The other form of transport to consider
Don’t be blinkered by Japan’s famed train system: there are good reasons to drive, and you might find it easier than you imagine.
- by Brian Johnston
★★★★
Hotel reviews
There’s no room for error with rooms this compact
Little National’s third Australian hotel shows the brand has fine-tuned making the most of a compact space.
- by Riley Wilson
Opinion
Food and wine
I ate at ‘the world’s worst restaurant’ and now it’s even worse
It’s world-famous and notoriously expensive, but don’t spend your money like this. There’s better food in the world.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★★
Air travel
Airport review: Forget the rankings, this is truly the world’s best airport
Doha is slick and modern and very pretty, but Changi is streets ahead in terms of its dining, shopping and entertainment options.
- by Ben Groundwater
Australian travellers fall foul of Vietnam e-visa issue
Recent letters to Traveller suggest a surprising number of readers are running foul of Vietnam’s e-visa system. But who is at fault?
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: New Qantas plane raises the standard for short flights
Qantas is bringing in new Airbus A220s as part of its fleet renewal. It is spacious and well designed – even in the toilets.
- by Julietta Jameson
Opinion
Tips & advice
Stuck in an unfamiliar city at midnight, I accepted a lift from a stranger
The prospect of arriving in an unfamiliar city fills me with unease. So I don’t hesitate when a woman seated beside me offers a lift.
- by Catherine Marshall