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Ireland

Beara Peninsula, Ireland.

The Backpacker

My favourite island

The Backpacker It's not the stereotypical version of an island. There's no sun, for starters.

Tours

Spirit of discovery

From Europe to Asia and back to Australia, Michael Gebicki finds 10 great journeys with meaning.

Ireland

Where kelp is at hand

Kilcullen's Seaweed Baths.

A century-old bathhouse is doing a roaring trade in affordable spa treatments, writes Nick Fisher.

Ireland

Another exciting chapter

Dublin James Joyce

Avid readers should head to Dublin in April, says Lee Atkinson, when the city becomes the world's largest book club.

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Photo galleries

Ireland: off the beaten track

A week sampling the delights of Ireland.

Top 10 places to celebrate Christmas

4. BONDI BEACH, AUSTRALIA. Come 25 December the beach acts as a magnet for backpackers a long way from home, who celebrate alongside other 'Christmas orphans.' Bands and DJs rock the Pavilion, everyone checks out everyone else, and a festive atmosphere prevails.

Christmas has become a global festival, regardless of religion or location.

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Travellers Tips

The Tripologist

Should you be worried by the government’s travel warnings?

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The Tripologist For each country, DFAT assigns one of four risk levels that reflect the potential dangers a traveller might face.

Q&A

Your questions

With the EU Schengen Convention in place, is there a way we can holiday in Europe for six months straight?

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Travel News

World's best airline named as Qantas soars back into top 10

Emirates A380 first class

CRAIG PLATT 11:28am | Emirates has been named the best airline in the world for 2013, while Qantas has soared back in to the top 10 in this years annual World Airline Awards.

Airline introduces 'XL' class for obese passengers

JONATHAN PEARLMAN 10:57am | Samoa Air, the first airline to charge passengers according to their weight, is now introducing an "XL class" to cater for larger customers.

Virgin deal brings new runway closer

KATHERINE FEENEY 10:31am | A new runway at Brisbane's airport is one step closer as the managing corporation inks a deal with Virgin Australia Airlines.

Turkey's $20 billion tourism industry under threat

THOMAS O'BRIEN 1:09pm | As the northern summer tourism season is set to begin, the violent protests in Turkey show no sign of calming down.

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