Artist’s impression of an upgraded Brisbane Airport gate,with a cutaway view of its inner workings.

How Brisbane’s $5 billion airport upgrade is changing how we travel

The air hub has just unveiled its planned multi-billion dollar upgrade,but Qantas is already increasing its international traffic out of the Queensland capital.

  • byJulietta Jameson
Coron is the crown jewel of the sumptuous Palawan archipelago,featuring karst outcrops rising from turquoise lagoons filled with a wonder of tropical fish and corals.

This country has 7000 islands. Ships are finally discovering it

The Philippines has a warm climate and some of the world’s friendliest people too,as anyone who likes cruising will already know.

  • byBrian Johnston
Philippines.

Chase an endless summer at this island paradise

ADVERTISING FEATURE At this time of the year,while we put on our jumpers and crank up the heater,the days in the Philippines remain warm and long.

Sabah is full of wild adventure opportunities Bali was famous for two decades ago.

Give Bali a break:Nine amazing places you should visit instead

There are plenty of beach getaways that offer far more than the island we have all loved too much.

  • byCraig Tansley
Lechon:crispy skin pork.

If you love roast pork,this is the best place in the world

Its aroma fills an entire neighbourhood. People come from far away,battling notorious traffic,for a whiff. Or a bite. Or a whole pig.

  • byBrian Johnston
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Khinkali,phali,chahokhbili,lobio,cheese and eggplant rolls:Georgia is one of the great food and wine destinations.

The world’s most underrated countries for food

If you’re looking for your next great meal in this moveable feast we call life,it might be time to head to these often-overlooked places.

  • byBen Groundwater
Australians are flocking to the Philippines.

Surprising new Asian destination Aussies are flocking to

This country goes all out to attract Australian visitors and in 2024 has skyrocketed into the top 10 most popular overseas destinations for Aussie travellers.

  • byMichael Gebicki
Busuanga Island in Coron,Philippines.

Where water is as clear as vodka,and everyone is drunk on its beauty

A Silversea shore excursion to Coron in the Philippines brings sheer cliffs,turquoise waters and brilliant coral and fish.

  • byBrian Johnston
Philippine Airlines premium economy.

Airline review:Philippine Airlines (PAL) premium economy,Manila to Sydney

It's hard to complain when you're sitting in Premium Economy and there's no-one sitting next to you.

  • bySteve Meacham
Downtown Manila.

Manila,The Philippines things to do:Expert tips from an expat

A favourite haunt for this expat is La Mesa Eco Park - the last rainforest in Manila.

  • byBelinda Jackson