Brian Johnston
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Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Past articles by Brian:
Ten crazy food festivals (that don't involve eating)
Not all food festivals involve eating. Here are ten ways to have far more fun. → Read More
Ten of the world's best new tours for 2023: From a garden-themed rail journey to South Australia's most scenic spots
Get the best out of a destination with expert guidance. → Read More
Urban oasis: 10 spectacular islands in the middle of major cities
When urban concrete and noise get too much, escape to these river islands right in the middle of the city. → Read More
Where Home and Away is filmed: The real-life Summer Bay is just one hour from central Sydney
Neighbours may be gone, but fans of Australia’s other major soap opera can still visit the idyllic setting of Summer Bay. → Read More
Different schnitzel dishes around the world: 10 ways to eat breaded meat
Tingle your taste buds with the humble schnitzel's many international variations. → Read More
Merimbula, NSW: Is this the most underestimated seaside getaway in NSW?
Merimbula is far enough from Sydney and Melbourne that it has avoided short-break busyness and big-city pretensions. → Read More
Seongapdo Island, South Korea: The real-life Squid Game island nobody wants to talk about
The dramatic South Korean island location of the ruthless competition depicted in the Netflix series is as enigmatic as its fictional counterpart. → Read More
Best day trips from Sydney: Five underrated places to visit
Revive the good old-fashioned day trip and you'll be surprised at the variety and distractions close to home. → Read More
Created as isolated escapes, these places are now overrun with tourists
Some notable tourist destinations have been inadvertently created by people who just wanted to get away from it all. → Read More
Six dishes best eaten in their country of origin: Foods I won't eat until I can travel overseas again
Here are six simple but utterly delicious foods I'm swearing off until I can have the authentic, local versions once more. → Read More
Belgian beer guide: How Belgium created the world's best beers
The Belgians know their beers, choosing them to suit the season, the food or the special occasion. → Read More
Rules around flags in foreign countries: Avoid falling foul of flag laws
If you don't treat national flags with respect, you might find yourself facing public apologies, fines or even jail time. → Read More
The 10 greatest sights in travel are not nice views
Forget beautiful landscapes - nothing beats seeing your bag come down that chute and on to the baggage carousel. → Read More
Highest, hottest, wettest: The world's record-breaking, most extreme places
All the world's most extreme places are reachable by adventurous travellers, though few of us might have the skills or patience to get there. → Read More
Western Sydney travel guide and things to do: 20 things that will surprise you
Western Sydney is often the subject of dismissive stereotypes and generally ignored by tourists. → Read More
International travel from Australia: 22 trips to plan for in 2022
Finally there is real hope that we can all start travelling again. But get organised to avoid being left behind. → Read More
Traveller writers on the five destinations they're fantasising about returning to
Where's the first place you'll head to once borders are open? Our travel writers are planning their great escapes. → Read More
Six of the best: Canberra museums
Immersive yourself in art, history and science at Canberra's best museums. → Read More
My Country poem by Dorothea Mackellar: The places in Australia that fit the famous lines
While waiting for domestic travel to resume across our wide brown land, Brian Johnston looks to Dorothea Mackellar's "My Country" for inspiration. → Read More
Museum of Human Disease, University of NSW: Australia's most disturbing museum is not for everyone
If you can overcome your queasiness on a visit to the confronting Museum of Human Disease, you might actually end up feeling better about your life. → Read More