A Qantas Airbus A380 – the airline was first to fly this route with the superjumbo.

Paying $50 to choose my seat on this Qantas A380 was money well spent

Although I’m surprised at having to pay up to choose my seat,the space on a superjumbo remains unsurpassed.

  • Julietta Jameson
Ancient ruins of Carthage.

The 25 bucket-list highlights of Africa

Traditionally unloved,Africa is on the brink of a new age of tourism.

  • Catherine Marshall
Rick’s Cafe in Casablanca.

The truth behind the location of one of Hollywood’s greatest films

It’s considered one of the greatest films ever made,but its iconic location has long struggled to live up to visitor expectations.

  • Anthony Dennis
Great Plains Selinda Explorers Camp.

When check-in is accompanied by a lion’s roar

The Selinda Explorers Camp site was hand-picked by seasoned wildlife documentary makers.

  • Justin Meneguzzi
Babylonstoren.

We took a 12-person extended family overseas trip. Here’s how it went

Travel can be fraught enough;holidaying with a large,eclectic group signals potential disaster.

  • Catherine Marshall
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Victoria Falls Devil’s Pool.

Living on the edge:Seven highlights of astonishing natural wonder

In wet season,500 million litres of water tumble over the edge of Victoria Falls every minute. In dry season,you can sit on the edge yourself.

  • Catherine Marshall
African safari.

Forget the pith helmet:What you really need to pack for a safari

Pack light,follow the lead of guides,wear muted colours,expect extremes and take a first-aid kit.

  • Catherine Marshall
Up close with elephants.

This safari offers a daring level of immersion,without the truck scrums

A hippo smacks her lips grazing three metres from my tent at 3am. At campfire breakfast,a leopard breezily strides past.

  • Steve Madgwick
Cruising the Nile with Viking is a bucket-list moment.

Twelve things that will surprise you about a Nile cruise

Reckon the Middle East is a no-go zone for tourists right now? Think again. The sights along Egypt’s lifeblood will amaze even the most seasoned traveller.

  • Steve McKenna
The medieval city of Rhodes.

Beautiful islands,lost cities and wonders:Three continents in a week

This cruise captures the imagination like few other adventures and all in just seven days.

  • Steve McKenna