Tourism
The London hotel so fabulous, you could live in the loos
Built in the 1800s, this iconic hotel remains as stylish as ever, and a place to see London at its most vivacious.
- Penny Watson
The countries where tourism is booming – and where it’s declining
Global tourist numbers reached an all-time high in 2025, the first year of growth above pre-pandemic levels. But some countries did better than others.
- Nuria Cremer-Vazquez
I visited the most overrated attraction in Asia’s most underrated country
I’m elbow deep in a crowd of a few hundred people when the regret starts to kick in.
- Paul Marshall
- Opinion
- Opinion
Idiots are ruining travel for the rest of us
There have always been idiots doing dumb things while travelling. The problem now, though, is that there seems to be a lot more of them.
- Ben Groundwater
- Opinion
- Australia
Take note, Tourism Australia: ‘The Australia Effect’ has the world talking
Forget kangaroos and Robert Irwin – Tourism Australia should be cashing in on the claims young people are making on social media about being here.
- Lee Tulloch
The truth about the cities with the world’s worst overtourism
Which city gets the most tourists? It’s not Venice, Barcelona or Dubrovnik, despite those cities’ reputations for huge crowds.
- Brian Johnston
- Opinion
- Travel tips
The greatest decade for travellers? The 1990s. Here’s why
Oh, the good old days, before smug Instagrammers in breezy linens constantly reminded us how wrinkled we’ve become.
- Brian Johnston
My dolphin swim overseas was horrible. I tried it again in Australia
Animal tourism can be disturbing – for both tourists and wildlife – if it’s not run properly. Fortunately, this Australian operator treats its attractions with respect.
- Craig Platt
Where we went in 2025: The most popular destinations for Australians
Despite wars, changing entry requirements and a weak dollar, Australians’ love of travel showed no sign of slowing down in the past year.
- Craig Platt
Where to go in 2026, according to the experts
Travel industry experts spill the secrets on the hottest destinations, must-do adventures, personal wish-lists and biggest trends shaping travel in 2026.
- Sue Williams