Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Michael Gebicki is a Sydney-based writer and photographer who has been writing travel articles since 1982. Michael is Traveller's resident Tripologist, answering your travel questions and offering expert tips and advice.Connect via email.
- Opinion
- Tripologist
What is the best timing to get a cheap flight? Here’s what the data says
Airfares are getting cheaper, but getting the best price will depend on various factors. Let’s take a look at the numbers.
- Michael Gebicki
Your questions: I’m Australian, but can I enter here on my UK passport?
“I have Australian and UK passports but only the UK passport is up-to-date.”
- Michael Gebicki
- Opinion
- Tripologist
The simple flight-booking mistake that cost one couple almost $12,000
When Australian couple Sean Davidson and his wife checked their airline booking, they got a nasty shock. The oversight would eventually cost them $11,840.
- Michael Gebicki
Entry to the US gets easier (for some)
Entry to the USA is about to get easier – for a select group of Australians – but there’s already a scheme for smoother entry not many know about.
- Michael Gebicki
- Opinion
- Tripologist
Your questions: Is there an Adriatic coast route that avoids summer crowds?
We’re hoping to see some of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Albania in a hire car over August. Is there a less-travelled road trip you can recommend?
- Michael Gebicki
- Opinion
- Travel tips
I just paid $400 for a new passport and it’s already damaged
I picked it up a day ago, and now it resembles a yoga pose. For the world’s most expensive passport, is this really acceptable?
- Michael Gebicki
- Opinion
- Tripologist
Your questions: Should we get a Eurail pass before we leave for Europe?
My husband and I are travelling to Europe, planning to stay for about three weeks, catching trains for day trips and overnight stays.
- Michael Gebicki
- Analysis
- Tripologist
The best-value destinations for Australians, despite the weak dollar
In eight of Australia’s 10 most popular destinations, our dollar buys less local currency than it did a year ago.
- Michael Gebicki
- Opinion
- Tripologist
The one country you’ll never see on any ‘must-visit’ list
It’s wild, mysterious, haunting and flamboyant, but most Australians view it with fear and loathing.
- Michael Gebicki
The 34 biggest lies in travel exposed
“Dress up for a business class upgrade. Wait for prices to drop before booking. Street food will lay you low.” All, to a large degree, untrue.
- Michael Gebicki
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