Tara Wells

On a recent New York trip, Tara Wells tries to nab last-minute tickets to some of the hottest Broadway shows.

Across the world, seeing live theatre feels familiar - the hush as the lights dim, the swish of the curtain going up, the applause at the end - but seeing a show on Broadway is its own experience. Here are six surprising things about catching a New York performance.

Tara Wells goes undercover in Washington, DC's International Spy Museum.

A farm trail tour in NSW's Central West region.

Is it ethical to visit glaciers before they melt? Tara Wells weighs the issue.

The convenience of an all-inclusive Swiss Travel Pass is the first reason why public transport beats driving on the wrong side of the road. Here are seven more.

A review of a rail journey that encompasses some of the best views in Switzerland.

It's the simplest of pleasures and one of the greatest: going for a walk.

Here are some of our faves around Australia.

Profile of hatter, Eric Wright.

Beat the Monday cafe blues with this selection of eateries still serving up the goods when others take a break.

Aussie theme parks miss the mark compared to the world's best.

Straddling the chasm between street food and tourist tastes is Mr Taco.

Where is the best swim spot in Mexico?

Larger families are finding more room to move at hotels.

In a southern corner of Mexico bordering on Guatemala, writer Tara Wells discovers a jungle ringing with howler monkeys, bright with macaws and home to enough biodiversity to give the Amazon a run for Attenborough’s attention.