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I refuse to feel guilty about visiting this pristine destination
My cute penguin video had barely uploaded to Instagram before my phone hummed with indignant texts. “How could you go to Antarctica?” “That’s so irresponsible.”
- by Justin Meneguzzi
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My childhood bestie was a reluctant traveller. Until now
“Which station should I get off at?” she texts en route. “You’re well-versed, not like your anxious non-traveller friend.”
- by Catherine Marshall
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- by Ben Groundwater
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.
- by Justine Costigan
People skip this delightful city for Pisa. This is why you shouldn’t
Most travellers bypass this underrated stop en route to Pisa or Florence, but what I discover is an unexpected highlight best explored on foot.
- by Kate Armstrong
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- by Ben Groundwater
Forget the Opera House, this outback festival is the real deal
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- by Katrina Lobley
This Aussie city’s dining scene is underrated and full of surprises
South Australia’s capital has long excelled when it comes to produce. Now local chefs have joined the party, breathing new life into Adelaide’s dining scene.
- by Alexis Buxton-Collins
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