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AI can make planning your holiday much faster.

I’m a travel expert, but I’m now letting AI plan my trips

AI has taken me from the horse-and-cart to a seat in a Formula 1 race car. It’s also helped me avoid arguments with my wife.

  • Michael Gebicki
Serene walking trails through Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia.

The 10 former no-go countries that are now must-see destinations

A world with these countries, that have pulled themselves back from the brink to become mainstream tourism destinations, is most certainly a better place.

  • Ben Groundwater
There is plenty of advice online on how passengers can make a flight attendant’s life easier on board.

I tried to be a ‘perfect’ plane passenger. I even gave the crew a gift

Social media is full of tips on how to impress flight attendants and make their lives easier during a flight. So I decided to give it a try.

  • Robert Jackman
To Sua Ocean Trench in Samoa.

Your questions: How should I spend 10 days in this Pacific paradise?

If you want zippy nightlife, things to buy, beach massages and tasty local cuisine, Samoa is not the place.

Beware the chequered tablecloth. It’s not usually a winner.

Don’t go there: 32 signs a restaurant should be avoided

There’s the Good Food Guide, but here’s Traveller’s Bad Food Guide – our comprehensive tips on dodging terrible meals when you’re travelling.

  • Ben Groundwater
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McDonald’s in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district, where there are plenty of other places to eat.

I don’t care if I’m elitist – some tourists are too tasteless to travel

If you come to Japan and find yourself at McDonald’s, you need to take a long, hard look at your reflection in that greasy wrapper.

  • Paul Marshall
There are some things worth packing for every trip, no matter where you’re going, writes Ben Groundwater.

Seven essential things I always pack (and three I never do)

There are only seven essentials I take with me every time I travel; they’re the things I know I need and will make use of on every journey.

  • Ben Groundwater
Deaths mid-flight might be rare, but are distressing for all involved.

I was on a plane when someone on board died

It’s an extremely distressing event for many, including passengers. But it’s even worse for flight attendants.

  • Lee Tulloch
If you don’t prebook your seats, you may find yourself seated away from your family or travel companions.

Flying with family or friends? Here’s why you might end up seated apart

There are times when an airline must rearrange seating at short notice. That can mean losing your pre-booked seat of choice.

  • Michael Gebicki
We miss our own kids, but we’re determined to make the most of it.

For the first time since becoming parents, we went away without the kids

A couple’s weekend with actual adult talk for the first time in years? It might sound like heaven, but it comes with a few lessons.

  • Tatyana Leonov

Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/traveller/topic/opinion-1ql