Traveller letters
Backpackers, no one wants to see your bum at lunch
“This is for backpackers: please dress according to the local customs when visiting countries.”
Traveller Letters: We won’t be returning to this stopover destination
“Although the people are mostly friendly, and it’s an interesting country, this is one of the few places we wouldn’t revisit.”
Traveller Letters: Worst business class seat ever? I loved it
“I also recently travelled Finnair business class and found its seat to in fact be the best I have ever flown in.”
Traveller Letters: This is the least comfortable business seat ever
“On a Qantas flight operated by Finnair, it was impossible to get comfy in the business class seats.”
Traveller Letters: I paid for an upgrade to this seat. I wish I hadn’t
“I was offered an upgrade to business class for $1550; as it was a night flight, I accepted.”
Traveller Letters: I wasted my Qantas points on a hotel booking
“The quoted price for a one-night stay in Sydney was $305, reduced to $272 when I used about 5600 Frequent Flyer points.”
- Opinion
- Tripologist
Your questions: Which Asian destinations are warm but not humid?
Asia in July with warmth and low humidity is a tough call. The most practical solution is to head for the hills.
- Michael Gebicki
Traveller Letters: The Japanese showed me how to recline my seat politely
“I decided to bring Japan’s respect and thoughtfulness home with me as a souvenir.”
- Opinion
- Tripologist
Your questions: What are the restrictions on booking exit row seats?
When you select and pay for an exit-row seat, there is always the chance that staff might not allow you to sit in it.
- Michael Gebicki
Traveller Letters: I expect dodgy police in some countries, but not this one
“I was warned of potential problems for drivers with Mexican police when I travelled there, but I did not expect to encounter the same issue in Austria.”
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