Cruises in Japan

Budget travel

Taking a slow boat from China

Aboard a cargo ferry in the East China Sea, Stephen Phelan finds himself sleeping with a floating league of nations.

Japan

A different drum

As expedition cruising grows in popularity, Ben Hall goes in search of the real Japan.

Tips

Buy high, spend low: overseas trips cheaper than ever

Statue of Liberty

The strong Aussie dollar and falling fares make heading overseas cheaper than ever, writes Jane E. Fraser.

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