Justine Costigan
Justine Costigan is a Melbourne writer.
Italy’s ‘Little Venice’ is so overlooked even many Italians don’t know it
This small lagoon town, close to the Adriatic coast, is another of those tiny jewels in Italy’s vast treasure chest of cultural riches.
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Staying here is my favourite thing in the world
Beaches are beautiful but to me, they take second place to the alps. The steadfast, majestic beauty of the mountains does something to me that I can’t explain.
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Most people do this NZ trip for the views. I had a different motive
I’m looking forward to mountains and valleys, lakes and rivers, but I’m hoping this slow exploration will help me get to know the people and places better too.
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My awkward dilemma as the only solo traveller on a cruise
Who would I socialise with when everyone had already found their tribe? Americans? Canadians? Brits? Or just go for the familiarity of Australians?
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- Train journeys
If you love train travel, this Australian journey ticks all boxes
For most of the year, this train is the Ghan, travelling the historic route between Darwin and Adelaide. Come summer, there’s a change of scenery.
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The surprising birthplace of one of history’s most radical thinkers
I’m interested in learning more about someone whose ideas have fundamentally shaped 175 years of world history. But others are less enthused.
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- My happy place
Nothing ever happens in this coastal Aussie town. It’s my idea of heaven
We tried family holidays in different parts of Australia. But when we returned to this childhood spot, I knew we’d found the right place.
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I thought this European river was amazing, then we turned down another
The Rhine is spectacular, but when we turn left at Koblenz, the scenery becomes even more beautiful.
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This renowned regional restaurant is why I still make a 100km detour
Would you drive 100 kilometres out of your way to enjoy an incredible meal? On a recent road trip, the prospect of returning to a regional favourite was too tempting to resist.
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- Italy
It may have a sexist reputation, but in Italy it’s nonnas who rule
It’s the passeggiata hour in Rome, and it looks like the whole town is in the piazza. My young Italian friend, Isabella, agrees, then tells me to look up.
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