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The Karnak Temple complex in Luxor is lettered with wondrous columns, obelisks and statures.

EgyptTips to brush up on Egyptian history

Steve McKenna suggests some reading for a cruise on the Nile

Steve McKenna

The Diamond Princess.

TravelPremiumWere we crazy to think we could cruise with a toddler?

Natalie Richards explains why 2025 is now officially her cruising era.

Natalie Richards

The new RIMBA Kids Club at AYANA Bali.

FAMILY-FUNPremiumAYANA resorts offer adventure and relaxation for all ages

Penny Thomas discovers what’s new for families at AYANA Bali and AYANA Komodo

Penny Thomas

Looking out over Wellington waterfront.

New ZealandPremiumA capital day out in sunny Wellington

Leyanne Baillie winds her way through the twisty streets of New Zealand’s capital

Leyanne Baillie

A cable car runs above the Zona Velha of Funchal.

portugal adriftNew fun in Funchal Old Town

Steve McKenna savours the revival of an old Portuguese hub

STEVE McKENNA

Stephen Scourfield in a vineyard overlooking Tournon, France. Ouch. The Euro’s going to hurt a bit.

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The best tips for how to travel abroad amid currency woes

For those looking at booking a big trip, this one’s for you.

Stephen Scourfield

Petey (Pete Davidson) and Dog Man (Peter Hastings) in DreamWorks Animation’s Dog Man, directed by Peter Hastings.

MoviesCommentsThe best family movies in cinemas these school holidays

Here are the ways you can entertain the kids – for a few hours, at least. SEE THE LIST OF MOVIES.

Ben O'Shea

Stephen urges travellers to split large notes into smaller notes as soon as possible after landing in India, and to always keep the smaller notes on the outside of your cash bundle. 

The Pod Well TravelledCommentsThe difference between tipping in India & tipping in America

From avoiding the ‘most awful thing you can do’, to pre-trip cultural preparation, Stephen Scourfield divulges his top tips for travelling India on an episode of The Pod Well Travelled.

Megan French

Perth’s Shannon Laya, plans to visit family in Chicago in July.

TourismCommentsPremium‘Real concern’: Travel industry braces for tariff fallout

Travel experts fear Donald Trump’s trade war will see visitor numbers to and from the US plummet, as Australians heading overseas worry about how far their dollar will go. 

Jake Dietsch

Catherine Kolomyjec, centre, with crew members Stanislav Nikolov (left) and Dr Wolfgang Roeske on the ship last Sunday.

western australiaPremiumHow acts of kindness changed a nightmare in Freo

The deep connection formed when a ship was stuck in Covid lives on

PROFESSOR ROSS DOWLING

The writer on the last leg of her journey from Seville to Cordoba.

SpainPremiumThe joy of cycling solo with a group through Andalusia

Suzanne Morphet takes a freewheeling trip in Europe

SUZANNE MORPHET

Scott Zeglin (right), discussing Qantas’ plans with facilitator Adrian Schofield at Routes Asia.

aviationPremiumQantas eyes growth from ‘unique’ Perth

Emma Kelly with inside news

Emma Kelly

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and partner Melanie Hamrick are engaged.

MusicComments‘Horny teenagers’: Mick Jagger, 81, engagement confirmed

Age shall not weary him, although at 81 Mick Jagger may be slightly wedding weary, after his fiancee revealed the couple have been engaged for three years.

Matt Shrivell

Mangku Sudarsana, the Bone Healer in Bali.

BaliPremiumBali’s Bone Healer

Dave Smith sees if a ‘balian’ can cure what ails him

Dave Smith

Drones are perfect to capture an extablishing shot for a picture story. This one paints a perfect picture of the camping grounds at Red Bluff nestled between the deep blue ocean and the arid country beyond.

PhotographyA Place in Four Pictures: Red Bluff

Mogens Johansen uses his drone to capture Red Bluff in pictures

Mogens Johansen

A cable car connects Funchal with Monte.

tipsMadeira’s big five

Steve McKenna’s pick on a picturesque island

Steve McKenna

Portland stone clads the exterior of the Stormont parliament building.

Northern IrelandCalmer days for Stormont

Steve McKenna finds enthralling history and evolution in Northern Ireland

Steve McKenna

US President Donald Trump has had his annual physical exam at Walter Reed Army Medical Centre.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsWhat Donald Trump’s medical exam is likely to reveal

Donald Trump has had his annual check-up with the presidential doctor after saying he has ‘never felt better’.

Matt Shrivell

Investigators will determine the cause of a small plane crash in Boca Raton, Florida.

THE NIGHTLYHorrific footage as plane crashes killing all occupants

Terrifying footage has emerged after a small plane carrying three passengers slammed into a highway in Florida killing all the occupants in a massive fireball.

Matt Shrivell

Investigators will determine the cause of a small plane crash in Boca Raton, Florida.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaHorrific footage as plane crashes killing all occupants

Terrifying footage has emerged after a small plane carrying three passengers slammed into a highway in Florida killing all the occupants in a massive fireball.

Matt Shrivell

We’ll drink to that. Fynn Blackwell-Young and Lidia Petruzzelli look forward to the reform of WA liquor laws.

Great FridayCommentsPubs plan for Great Friday as ‘outdated’ laws shown door

One hundred WA venues apply for exemptions from rules forcing alcohol to be served with a meal on Good Friday.

Simon Collins

Incredible footage has captured the moment a man called triple-0 after he broke his back in three places in a horror paragliding accident. LifeFlight Josh Thies

NEWSWild footage after horror paragliding accident

Incredible footage has emerged after a man broke his back in three places in a horror paragliding accident described as “the worst situation of (his) life”.

Clareese Packer

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced visa changes for Pacific Island nations. (AP PHOTO)

TravelPremiumNew Zealand simplifies visa rules for Pacific

New Zealand is waiving visa requirements for Pacific Island travellers who already have Australian visas, the government has announced.

Ben McKay

More than 60,000 Virgin Australia customers will be refunded after they were overcharged for itinerary changes.

NewsPremium61,000 Virgin customers could get refunds

Virgin Australia will refund 61,000 customers who were overcharged for itinerary changes over a five-year period.

Emma Kirk

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