Tips & advice
Tripologist: What traps do you need to look out for driving in Europe?
Beware of these rules or you risk copping a big fine if you’re planning to rent a car in Europe.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Air travel
When you shouldn’t (and definitely should) use headphones when travelling
When should air travellers wear headphones or take them out? Etiquette and travel experts weigh in.
- by Natalie B. Compton
Ten surprising airlines you can use your Qantas points with
You don’t have to use your points flying with Qantas. Sometimes the better deal comes from hopping aboard a partner airline.
- by David Whitley
The food that tastes best (and worst) on board planes
We could improve our enjoyment of airline meals by making wiser choices about what to eat when the trolley comes around.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Saudi Arabia
Do some countries deserve our tourist dollars more than others?
When it comes to choosing a country to travel to, no nation is without sin (even Australia). Where do you draw the line?
- by Lee Tulloch
This collection of buildings is the heart of NYC. Don’t miss these highlights
Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center is the pulsating, art deco heart of the city that never sleeps.
- by Brian Johnston
Europe’s new bucket list: 25 highlights beyond the cliches
You know its world-famous wine regions and iconic cities. Now get to know a different side of the Continent, one of hidden archipelagos and uncrowded marvels.
- by Ben Groundwater
Why your boarding pass should always be kept top secret
Ever snapped an image of your airline boarding pass and posted it to social media? Some do, and it’s not hard to find them.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Opinion
My first trip to Malta was a disaster, and I wouldn’t change a thing
Learn to appreciate your travel troubles and the unexpected: that’s what you’ll remember long after everything else is forgotten.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: Will my tattoos offend the locals in Japan?
Tattooed bodies were traditionally banned from Japan’s onsens and bathhouses due to their negative associations with criminality and gang affiliations.
- by Michael Gebicki