Reviews & advice
Opinion
Travel tips
I’ve lived in Australia, Canada and the UK. Here’s my ranking of each
I’m often asked by friends which of the three countries is the best place to live. Here’s my (subjective) verdict.
- by Kirsten Powley
Opinion
Family holidays
As a young traveller, I had no fear. Then one thing changed
I used to think I thrived on fear when travelling: pushing limits, taking risks. But I had no idea. As soon as you become a parent, you understand true fear.
- by Ben Groundwater
What’s the best stopover city? We compare nine options
Singapore or KL? Dubai or Abu Dhabi? Here’s our guide to the best stopover options when flying long-haul.
- by Chris Leadbeater and Julietta Jameson
Opinion
USA
I lived in America for 10 years. Now I don’t even want to visit
With the Aussie dollar down and big changes in the US, there are many more fascinating (and affordable) places where we can spend our money.
- by Lee Tulloch
★★★★
Airline reviews
This first-class is dated, but superlative service makes up for it
The plane on this route is 17 years old and looks it, but rarely have I encountered such welcoming, warm and thoughtful staff.
- by Trudi Jenkins
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.
- by 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?
- by Michael Gebicki
This French high-speed train is cramped, but the savings are glorious
France’s budget OUIGO train service uses the same mechanics as the original TGV and travels at incredible speeds of up to 320km/h.
- by Chrissie McClatchie
Camels, gondolas, tuk-tuks: Overrated (and underrated) ways to get around
A tick for LA’s rail system, and a thumbs-down for camel travel. These are Traveller’s transport stars, and those that still have a way to go.
- by The Traveller team
Doctors who treat pilots reveal how to avoid getting sick on a plane
There’s a whole discipline of preventive health care that focuses on treating aircrew – and you can start using it as soon as you’re looking for flights.
- by Jancee Dunn
Opinion
Travel tips
It defies logic, but here’s why Australia is a nation of train travellers
It’s 11 hours by train from Sydney to Melbourne, but it doesn’t take a genius to see why plenty of Australians are still opting for the painfully long journey.
- by Ben Groundwater
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