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Barcelona

Stunning view ... Sydney Harbour YHA.

World

Ahead of the pack

Ben Groundwater Ben Groundwater puts to rest the age-old notion that to backpack is to slum it with this list of 'poshpacker' hostels.

Cruising

All-at-sea inclusive

Viking Aegir cruise ship.

Sally Macmillan The term "all-inclusive" is popular with cruise lines, but it's very much a case of different strokes for different folks.

Spain

Welcome to your destination, sort of

Ryanair take off

Ryanair passengers flying to Barcelona actually land in a town than 100km away. But is that such a bad thing?

Spain

Flamenco and feasting

Jamon Tapas, Plaza Santa Anna, Madrid

Sarah Maguire Sarah Maguire gets close to the heart of Spain on a tapas tour of Madrid.

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Photo galleries

World's best free attractions

Where to? Mystery tours are back in fashion.

Backpacker blogger Ben Groundwater names the best free attractions around the world.

Gaudi's Barcelona

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Architect and designer, Antoni GaudĀ­i Cornet was at the forefront of the Art Nouveau movement in Spain. His work in Barcelona led to the creation of some of the city's most notable landmarks.

Travellers Tips

Europe

Keys to the cities

When in room ... and from Hotel Le Continental, Bordeaux.

A Bordeaux bolthole for $120 a night? A riverside retreat in Lisbon for the same? Here's our guide to some of Europe's best-value hotels and guesthouses this season.

Tripologist

The roundabout way from Spain to Malta

Tripologist I am holidaying in Barcelona and need to get to Malta for a yacht charter.

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Travel News

Budget airline relents on free water for long-haul flights

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12:15pm | Budget airline Norwegian is to serve free drinking water and will accept cash payments on long-haul flights after thirsty passengers were left high and dry for up to 12 hours, it said on Wednesday.

How not to be rude to tourists, Paris-style

11:19am | One of the world's most visited cities but also famous for its rudeness, Paris has embarked on a campaign to improve its reputation and better cater to the needs of tourists.

Mid-air explosion: Qantas staff sue for trauma

PAUL BIBBY 12:18pm | Qantas crew members who were on QF32 when its engine exploded mid-air two years ago have initiated a class action lawsuit against the aircraft's engine manufacturer over psychological trauma they say they have suffered as a result of the incident.

The world's most popular international airline is ... Ryanair?

OLIVER SMITH 19 Jun | It charges up to $115 to print your boarding pass for you, yet passengers still can't get enough of controversial budget airline.

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