Road trips

I tackled a road trip through regional NSW in an EV. Here’s how it went

Minutes into my quest to see how feasible it is to do a road trip through regional NSW in an electric vehicle, I’m already suffering from “range anxiety”.

• by Rob McFarland

I ruined one of the world’s greatest drives with an embarrassing mistake

The hapless, befuddled tourist act doesn’t always work. But it does give you a fighting chance in scenarios where, on home turf, you might not have a prayer.

• by David Whitley

Italians don’t deserve their reputation as terrible drivers

The mad, bad and dangerous Italian driver has become a cliche. The reality is very different.

• by Michael Gebicki

The world’s next great journeys

Our favourite new journeys that are now being offered across the globe, each with its own point of difference.

Next great journeys: Five road trips you must do

Forget waiting until 2026 to get your kicks. Here are four alternative (and one quintessential) road trips you should take right now.

• by Katrina Lobley

I’m a control freak, but travelling without planning taught me a lesson

What if we can’t find a place to stay? Will we sleep in the car? These worries gnawed at the edges of my mind.

• by Natasha Bazika

Fourteen worst-case travel scenarios (and how to cope with them)

No record of your booking? Got the time of your flight wrong? Been scammed and lost money? Don’t panic – here’s how to deal with it.

• by Michael Gebicki

Fairytales seem real in this supernatural part of Europe

On the edge of West Iceland, the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is often referred to as Iceland in miniature, with many beautiful natural features packed into a small space.

• by Tatyana Leonov

Strap yourself in: 12 of the world’s most thrilling new ways to travel

You don’t need to be in a theme park to have a thrilling ride. Here are 10 new modes of transport that will propel you into discovery, fresh scenery and more adventure.

• by Brian Johnston

I’ve made these road-trip mistakes so you don’t have to

Anyone who tells you that having kids won’t change your lifestyle is either A) a bad parent, or B) not a parent.

• by Ben Groundwater