Shopping
Indonesia
Bali beyond the basic
Seminyak's shopping is a treasure trove of fabulousness, as Belinda Jackson discovers.
The Backpacker
The secret to buying souvenirs
The Backpacker A souvenir shop is not the place to buy your souvenirs.
France
Beauty and the feast
Shop and eat like a local at one of Paris' 82 fresh-food markets, writes Lucy Callaghan.
USA
Weird and wonderful inflight shopping
Rob McFarland The SkyMall catalogue will forever banish the boredom of US domestic flights and give a glimpse of a better you.
Insider
A simple click will do the trick
Travel Insider There are so many websites for travel information and bookings, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some of the sites to use in 2013.
Air travel
Grounded by liquid laws
Knowing when to buy is critical if you don't want your duty-free alcohol confiscated when boarding, writes Michael Gebicki.
Asia
Hey, big spenders!
Plastic loaded and flats on feet? Experts tell Belinda Jackson where the bargains are in Asia.
The Backpacker
The end of overseas shopping trips
The Backpacker Remember the days of buying up dozens of pirate DVDs on Khao San Road? These days, why bother?
France
On the scent of a city
Ute Junker Ute Junker is seduced on a whirlwind tour of the best Parisian parfumeries.
Victoria
Groovy is the new gold
Forget the pioneering days of the rush - instead dig the nostalgia of Ballarat's new vintage scene, writes Belinda Jackson.
Japan
Cool, bold and exclusive
Shopping in Tokyo is not just retail therapy, it's a feast for the senses through displays of cutting-edge art and design, writes Misha Janette.
France
Paris ... where even the flea markets are high class
Richard Tulloch Nearly all of us in the Western world have way too much stuff. And that certainly includes Parisians.
UK
Live it up like a Londoner
Saska Graville, born and bred Londoner and now guidebook author, picks a selection of her favourite spots to eat and shop, in time for the Olympics.
France
Passages of time
Julie Street strolls the historic arcades of Paris where marble, brass and glass house boutiques and ateliers.
ACT
Retro treats in store
Whether vintage, handmade or CBD smart, all tastes are covered, writes Julietta Jameson.
India
Hipsters in the Hauz
Leisa Tyler visits the boutiques, galleries and eateries bringing bohemian flair to a quiet Delhi neighbourhood.
Queensland
Indie vibe is right on trend
Belinda Jackson finds fashion and jewellery, heels and perfume, in the city's thriving design precincts.
USA
Bag a bargain
Fashionistas heading to the outlet malls with their strong Aussie dollars are getting great value for money right now, writes Rachael Oakes-Ash.
France
A scent-lover's guide to Paris
Julie Street sources exclusive fragrances created in the city's boutique perfumeries.
On the trail of wild colonial toys
Collecting obsessions are wont to follow a person around the globe. Michael Visontay spills on his own addiction to statues from north-west Africa.
