NSW

So Frenchy, so chic

Rachel Browne Rachel Browne discovers a haven for foodies and open-fire lovers that does the perfect French impression - in Leura.

NSW

Fun times with a beach babe

Rachel Browne A little bit Barbie, a little bit Hollywood, this retro shack is a hit either way, writes Rachel Browne.

Pilots say Joyce has gone mad

Rachel Browne QANTAS'S decision to ground its entire fleet is ''holding a knife to the nation's throat'' and chief executive Alan Joyce had ''gone mad'', the Australian and International Pilots Association said...

Insurance policy is the last thing travellers pack

RACHEL BROWNE UP TO 1.6 million Australians travel overseas each year without insurance, a figure that has alarmed industry and government bodies.

Babymoon travel boom

RACHEL BROWNE ALONG with the pram, bassinet, nappies and size 000 singlets, expectant parents are adding babymoons to the long list of must-have items before their newborn arrives.

Foreign exchange

Up, up and away with Aussie dollar

RACHEL BROWNE TRAVEL agents are predicting a mass exodus from the country as Australians book overseas holidays buoyed by renewed consumer confidence, low airfares and the surging dollar.

Rich pickings for travellers as greenback slides

RACHEL BROWNE FELICITY BOATH is keenly watching the cost of her dream six-week trip to the United States come down further and further.

Travelling solo

The joy of going it alone

Rachel Browne Travelling solo is a blast, says Rachel Browne but beware of old men with a foot fetish. . .

Barcelona

A day well spent

Rachel Browne Bypassing the tapas bars, Rachel Browne explores the city with credit card in hand.

Japan

Complete harmony in the shogun's backyard

Rachel Browne. Visitors reach their own Kyoto agreement - it's uplifting, Rachel Browne writes.

Japan

Path to inner peace starts with train ride

Rachel Browne. A trip to Japan's spiritual centre is an eye-opener, writes Rachel Browne.

Osaka

A smorgasbord of scrumptious cuisine

Rachel Browne Tickle your tastebuds with oh-so-healthy Japanese food, suggests Rachel Browne.

Marrakesh

Souk and tired

Rachel Browne It's nigh on impossible to out-haggle the hagglers of Marrakesh's famous market, writes Rachel Browne.

Morocco

Movie mirage

Rachel Browne In the middle of the desert, Rachel Browne finds a mini Los Angeles of epic proportions.