No Chinese tourists means cheap holidays for the rest of us
The place to look for bargains is on the websites that bundle accommodation together with airfares.
-
Michael Gebicki
Sydney-based writer and photographer, Michael Gebicki has been writing travel articles since 1982 and is Traveller's resident Tripologist.
Tripologist: Is 6½ months passport validity enough for entry to the US?
We're a couple travelling to the USA in mid-July and our passports are valid for 6½ months after we depart.
Do you still need to use cash overseas when you travel?
The supermarket, the petrol station, the cafe - it's all tap and go. No cash required. But can you get away with having no cash overseas?
The countries still making it hard (or impossible) for Australians to visit
The world is reopening, and travellers are the winners, but some countries are still making it hard to visit.
How (and where) crew get their sleep on long flights
On May 1, the captain of an Airbus A330 fell asleep at the wheel.
Tripologist: How should I spend a 27-hour layover in Bangkok?
We have a 27-hour layover in Bangkok in August, can we leave the airport and stay at a hotel nearby?
The new must-have feature for business class seats
If your business class seat doesn't have a closing door, you're camping out.
Tripologist: Where should we visit in Scotland?
Edinburgh is a glorious city with a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town set side-by-side.
Tripologist: How do we meet new digital travel requirements without international roaming?
My husband and I are travelling to New Zealand, we have phone plans with no international roaming.
Tripologist: Where is the best base for a holiday in Sardinia, Italy?
Cagliari has plenty to offer but there are more relaxing places to stay, especially along the west coast.
What happens when you drop your phone into a plane seat?
There is no definitive proof that any aircraft has fallen from the sky due to illicit smartphone usage. However that's no reason to break the rules.
Hot new destinations Australians can fly to: A guide to the best new airlines and routes
With keen travellers itching to pack their bags, airlines are coming up with inventive ways to get passengers to new destinations.
Australia's airline complaints process is farcical
If you're not getting satisfaction you might turn to the Airline Customer Advocate. But don't expect much help.
What to do if your bags fail to arrive with your flight
Plenty of travellers who took domestic flights over the Easter break have found themselves walking away from the baggage carousel empty handed.
Tripologist: What are the must-do highlights of Italy in summer?
Lake Como feels like a must, but what else should we try to see?
Search pagination