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The latest travel news and updates from across the globe. Expect the inside scoop on brand-new experiences, upcoming hotel openings and more.

Shanghai

China extends visa-free travel for Australians until 2026

Good news for travellers – China is keeping its visa-free entry scheme open for Australians and 44 other nations until the end of 2026 in a bid to boost tourism.

Africa

Egypt’s $1 billion museum finally opens after two decades

The highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) showcases Tutankhamen’s full tomb for the first time.

World

Why you should never use airport USB sockets to charge your phone

Public USB charging ports might appear handy, but the risk isn't worth the reward.

Africa

Uganda’s luxe gorilla trekking lodge has reopened, better than ever

Uganda's most luxurious gorilla trekking base reopens after a complete renewal.

A cabin on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Europe

The first-ever train journey from Paris to the Amalfi Coast is pure romance

Idyllic coastal vistas, historical cityscapes, archaeological sites and Italian glamour await.

Europe

Entry requirements to Europe have changed. Here’s what Aussies need to know

Europe is making changes to its entry rules. Here's how it will affect Australians.

A picturesque scene of llamas grazing in the diverse flora of the Atacama Desert, framed by towering mountains under a clear blue sky.

Chile

Australians can now travel to this South American country without a visa

It’s easier than ever to explore South America’s most diverse destination.

World

Forget Europe: new report reveals where you’ll be travelling in 2026

We're 90 days from 2026, and this new report knows where you'll be flying for your New Year adventures.

World

The world’s most underrated places revealed for 2025

Offbeat, underrated and completely unforgettable.

7 places you’re most likely to be pickpocketed – and how to avoid it

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Opinion

Are we living in a new golden age of travel? Why travellers have never had it so good

We’re always looking back with nostalgia and looking forward with anticipation, but what about now? A century on from the dawn of commercial aviation, travel is more exciting, expansive and responsible than ever before. Here’s why travellers have never had it so good.

The travel styles defining how we holiday now

From quiet travel and analogue escapes to multigenerational trips and stargazing, discover the dominant trends shaping how people are travelling today.

The writer's children in the doorway at Nagataki Inn

The Gen Alpha effect: how today’s kids are driving travel decisions

They may be the youngest travellers, but Gen Alpha are setting big trends when it comes to family travel.

a bathtub with a view at Desert Rock Resort, Saudi Arabia

RRachael Thompson

Hyper-localisation is the new benchmark in world-class hotel design

Today’s hotels are increasingly becoming part of the environment they sit within, embracing the local culture and inviting both visitors and locals inside.

Pride Parade, West Village, Manhattan, NYC

Inclusive travel in 2026: LGBTQ+, accessible and neurodivergent-friendly journeys

As the travel industry responds to the diverse needs and identities of travellers, vendors going the extra mile to curate value-aligned offerings are winning. These neurodivergence innovations, accessible leisure hotspots and welcoming LGBTQ+ destinations are shaping inclusive travel experiences.

Why sustainability is no longer enough: the shift to regenerative travel

For years, the travel industry has spoken the language of sustainability – though the reality has often been more complicated. At times, sustainability appeared more visible in messaging than in measurable outcomes. But something has shifted.