Amid cost-of-living pressures, travel is at its ‘let them eat cake’ moment

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 5, 2026

I couldn’t help but think of Marie Antoinette as I stood, plate in hand, perusing the lunch buffet at one of Venice’s grandest hotels.

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This university city is a joy to explore on foot or on the water

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This university city is a joy to explore on foot or on the water

Brainy and beautiful, Cambridge is always worth a punt.

A nearly 17-hour flight in the ‘Skycouch’ economy class bed

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A nearly 17-hour flight in the ‘Skycouch’ economy class bed

Air New Zealand’s Skycouch is less than half the price of a business class seat, but how does this economy class bed really stack up?

Britain's best beaches for a coastal walk this autumn - as temperatures remain unseasonably high

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Britain's best beaches for a coastal walk this autumn - as temperatures remain unseasonably high

As temperatures continue to remain mild across the country, here are some of the best beaches for a stroll this autumn.

This Sixth-Grade Geography Test Is Honestly Way Harder Than I Thought It'd Be

Oct 5, 2026

This Sixth-Grade Geography Test Is Honestly Way Harder Than I Thought It'd Be

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Britain's most dog-friendly beaches: From Cornish treats to golden sand on the Gower, don't miss these paw-fect spots for a walk with your pooch

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Britain's most dog-friendly beaches: From Cornish treats to golden sand on the Gower, don't miss these paw-fect spots for a walk with your pooch

As restrictions lift for dogs on most beaches, here are some lovely spots across Britain perfect for a day out with your four-legged friend.

The ‘loneliest place on Earth’ is a spectacular NZ spot most Australians miss

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The ‘loneliest place on Earth’ is a spectacular NZ spot most Australians miss

There’s no need to go all the way to Norway to see the majesty of fjords – they’re right on our doorstep, though few Australians actually visit them.

Studie: Die sieben wichtigsten Geschäftsreisemetrolen

Oct 5, 2026

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Eine Studie der Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) zeigt, dass nur sieben Städte die Geschäftsreisebranche beherrschen. Allein sie setzen bereits weit über die Hälfte der geschätzten Gesamtwirtschaftsleistung von 25 der weltweit führenden Geschäftsreiseziele um. The post Studie: Die sieben wichtigsten Geschäftsreisemetrolen appeared first on Business Traveller.

What are my rights? The latest travel chaos explained as NATS systems fail AGAIN - and why most passengers won't get compensation

Oct 5, 2026

What are my rights? The latest travel chaos explained as NATS systems fail AGAIN - and why most passengers won't get compensation

Some 35 flights leaving the UK were cancelled or did not fly in the second air traffic control issue this month.

Neue Einreiseregeln weltweit: Das hat sich aktuell geändert

Oct 5, 2026

Neue Einreiseregeln weltweit: Das hat sich aktuell geändert

Mit diesem Beitrag halten wir Sie auf dem Laufenden, was Einreisebedingungen und angekündigte Änderungen in Sachen Visa und elektronische Einreiseanmeldungen angeht. The post Neue Einreiseregeln weltweit: Das hat sich aktuell geändert appeared first on Business Traveller.

Mountaineer takes cancer research and quality of life to new heights... 8,000 metres, to be precise!

Oct 5, 2026

Mountaineer takes cancer research and quality of life to new heights... 8,000 metres, to be precise!

Delano D’Souza is pleased to welcome Dr Shauna Burke, Associate Professor in Exercise and Health Psychology at the University of Leeds. A passionate mountaineer who first summited Mount Everest in 2005, Dr Burke returned to the world’s highest mountain earlier this year, following her diagnosis with stage four breast cancer. She is now setting her sights on the world's 13 other 8,000-metre peaks. For Dr Burke, the mountains are more than a backdrop to an extraordinary personal challenge. “When I’m in the mountains, I do feel at peace. I feel alive,” she says. Faced with an incurable cancer diagnosis, she chose not to allow the illness to define the boundaries of her life. she , continuing to explore what exercise, resilience and a commitment to living fully might make possible.

Remote Scottish island on sale for just £350,000 - and comes with its own pier and two lochs

Oct 5, 2026

Remote Scottish island on sale for just £350,000 - and comes with its own pier and two lochs

Hildasay, off the west coast of Shetland, has gone on sale complete with a pier, bothy and stunning coastal views - all for less than the price of a London flat.

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