Top 10s
The world’s 10 coolest city neighbourhoods you should visit
First time visiting a city, you’re probably going to stay in the centre of town. But on your next visit, one of these up-and-coming places will give you a real feel for the place.
- by Ben Groundwater
Ten of the world’s quirkiest public transport options
Never mind the boring old bus. Ramp up your excitement levels on these eccentric modes of public transport for a more unpredictable transit experience.
- by Brian Johnston
Ten amazing pieces of geography trivia to impress your friends with
There are no bridges across the Amazon River, the Panama Canal does not run east-west and the world’s highest country is not where you’d expect.
- by David Whitley
Opinion
Opinion
Stop whingeing: The 10 most complained about things in travel
The naysayers have plenty to naysay about the awfulness of certain aspects of travel, but it’s time to stop whingeing and put things in perspective.
- by Brian Johnston
Ten surprising places behind words you use every day
The names of many geographical places have become ordinary words that refer to everyday objects or activities. Here are some you have every reason to visit.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
New Zealand
Ten things we’ll never understand about New Zealand
The Anzac spirit makes us the closest of neighbouring nations, but when you visit New Zealand you’ll find it’s another country with plenty of foreign quirks.
- by Brian Johnston
The 10 most disappointing items you’ll always find at a hotel buffet
From watery eggs to the interminable toast queue, some infuriating aspects of the hotel buffet have become a time-honoured tradition.
- by David Whitley
Hipsters, food trucks: Here are 10 ways to travel like it’s 2010
If you’re feeling nostalgic for the previous decade, then here are some big trends in 2010s travel – and the places where you can best relive them.
- by Brian Johnston
Ten delicious Nordic treats you must try in Scandinavia
From herring to hot dogs to the humble Danish pastry, here are 10 delicious things you must try when you visit Scandinavia.
- by Anthony Dennis
Surprisingly beautiful to just cheesy: 10 US hotspots Aussies have never heard of
There’s the US where we go, and the US where Americans go – and it turns out they’re very different.
- by David Whitley