Pointless

For many, a two-week, state-funded trip to Australia would be a dream. The endless sun and trips to Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo and Bondi Beach would be enough to …

President George W. Bush famously underestimated Vladimir Putin. Asked about his impressions of the Russian president after a brief meeting in 2001, the then-US president claimed that he had “looked …

Getting up too soon on a plane is unsafe and can increase the danger. In almost all cases, people should deplane by row. Flying frequently teaches you that two things …

There’s no pleasing some people. As scathing reviews for some of the world’s most iconic and popular tourist attractions reveal. The world’s tallest tower? ‘Underwhelming views’. Sydney Harbour Bridge? ‘Unimpressive’. Mount …

Chances are, the truth will not feature much in the coverage. It will not be a central point in the buildup. The commentators may mention it in passing, but their …