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









