Justine Costigan

I lost my passport overseas. Here's how I got home without it

Save Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size As I sit here writing this at my desk in Melbourne, my passport is stuck at Auckland Airport Police Station.

Experience a different side of Rome on two wheels

Roma StarBike's Ancient Appian Way e-bike tour takes in a large part of the famous road, ancient monuments, and some of Rome's most beautiful parks and gardens.

Born to run: A surprising snow holiday in Australia's Victorian alps

Meet the rescue dogs offering the Victorian Alps' wildest rides.

Hungry? The 10 destinations every Aussie foodie needs to visit

Do you travel with your next meal always on your mind? Me too. Here's my guide to the best places for a fabulous food-focused holiday in Australia.

Songs about Aussie towns we sing on every road trip

Shuck and awe on the Sapphire Coast

From ancient middens to award-winning estuaries, oysters are the jewels in the Sapphire Coast’s crown.

Feel pampered, relaxed and totally at home

Soho House Mumbai is the newest property for the Soho House group, which owns 23 private clubs across the UK, Europe, North America and now, India.

Insider's guide to vintage shopping in Paris

It's not just the runways where the best Paris fashion can be found. Parisians have their own shopping secret - the city's treasure trove of vintage stores.

Airport review: This giant new airport is beautiful - and quiet

Forget the shopping centre model, this beautiful new airport puts traveller comfort at the centre of its design

How to score the hottest tickets in the world right now

So you want a coveted front row seat at the hottest show in town? Here's all the info you need to score tickets to world's most in demand events

Mumbai's Moderne Moment

A street photographer is determined to give Mumbai’s Art Deco treasures their due

Go with the flow

Beautiful, laid back and uncrowded, Thailand’s north-west offers a serene alternative to the beach and party scene.

5 of the world's most Instagrammable libraries

More than just a place to read, libraries offer some of the world's most beautiful and innovative architecture.

Art and stroll

A walking tour of Mumbai's UNESCO World Heritage listed Art Deco precinct

Victoria on two wheels: five great regional bike rides

Make a bike trip part of your next Victorian holiday with five of the most picturesque pedal-powered destinations

Beyond the Falls: What to do after you've visited Victoria Falls

From the World Heritage Listed sites to the Whawha beer, Zimbabwe offers rich rewards to adventurous travellers

The Power of Paradise

Laid-back luxury and wellness? How to combine the two on a Bali escape

Melbourne's best bike trails

From beachside paths to bush sanctuaries, explore these five easy-to-ride urban bike trails

Red centre stargazing

The night sky reveals another, fascinating side to Uluru's ancient culture

A Tesla road trip on the Mornington Peninsula

Tesla Model X 100D road trip

Blades of glory: Inside Melbourne's rollerskate revival

From roller rinks to roller disco, roller skating is enjoying a radical revival

Along the way with...Emma Isaacs

The inspirational Australian entrepreneur shares her thoughts on staying grounded, making the hard decisions and why we need more women in business.

Along the way with Dr Judith Neilson

In conversation with the woman behind Sydney's acclaimed White Rabbit Gallery

The man behind Rosati brings his fine eye for design to Fitzroy

Experience a little bit of Milan in Melbourne

Serially stylish

Fifteen years after Sex and the City first appeared on HBO, the love for the iconic TV show and its costumes is as fervent as ever.

The fabric of collaboration

Magic happens when designers collaborate with dancers

From hill to vine

Hike your way to the Italian flavours of the high country

All chooked up

What other pet will keep you company and feed you at the same time?

How to make passata

Our favourite Italians share their passata making secrets

The cake makers' tool kit

Insider tips from Australia's best bakers

Pleasure island

An island in the South Pacific is enjoying the sweet smell of success with an aromatic crop

Buried pleasure

Meet the growers supplying the growing desire for Victorian truffles

Paddock to paddle to plate

A mighty river, local growers and great food combine to make Mildura a must-see city

Shelving the subcontinent

Where to find the ingredients to recreate your favourite Indian foods at home

Coming to grips with grappa

Backyard booze or fine tipple? Grappa's no longer the rough heart starter of old

The new roast of the day

Post-war Italian and Greek migrants helped transform Melbourne's coffee and cafe culture

Angels at our table

The Italians influencing how we eat in Melbourne