Get 54 days holiday for 23 days of leave
Borders are opening up and Aussies are more keen for a holiday next year than ever before – here’s how to get the most bang for your annual leave buck.
Tips & Tricks
Genius hack to get more bags on a flight
A woman’s cheeky trick has gone viral on Tik Tok, after she revealed the simple way she gets more hand luggage on a flight.
Big mistake we are making in our suitcase
A packing expert has revealed the number one thing that holiday-makers do wrong when trying to pack for a holiday.
What to say at the airport to get perks
A former airline gate attendant has revealed what passengers can do to get special perks when they arrive for their flight.
Hotel door trick praised on TikTok
A US marine is gaining a following on TikTok for his clever travel safety tips, including a simple belt trick to ensure you feel safe in a hotel room.
Turns out we’re using travel pillows wrong
A TikTok user has demonstrated the correct way to use a U-shaped neck pillow – and it’s totally different to how we used them before.
Expat exposes Aussie ‘lie’ people are told
A Canadian expat, who has been living Down Under for eight years, has exposed a number of ‘lies’ expats are told before moving to Australia
Suitcase hack will change your life
A TikTok user has come up with a cheeky way to travel with jewellery, which means no more knots and tangles in your suitcase.
$90 Aldi suitcase we swear is the best
Of all the fancy suitcases she’s used over her career, there’s a cheap option this travel editor says is the very best. And it’s coming back to Aldi.
Supermoon mistake we are all making
Stargazers keen to capture a rare “blood supermoon” tonight should allow plenty of time for preparation – and forget taking this popular device along.
I lost my nude beach virginity
When it comes to going to the beach, I always visit with bikini on bod – or at least in hand. But that all changed on the Easter long weekend.
You should always pick this plane seat
When it comes to selecting a plane seat, do you go for the aisle or the window? Here’s why you should select this part of the plane instead.
’Weird’ item hostie packs in carry-on
When it comes to your carry-on luggage, a few staples usually make the cut. A change of clothes, perhaps your tooth brush – but maybe not what this hostie decided to pack.
Hostie reveals insane travel perk
A US air hostess has revealed the best part of her job, and what has helped her and her family see the world for next to nothing.
Hotel dinner divides social media
A chef in hotel quarantine has divided social media after he cooked tacos, toasties and even burgers using an every day item in his hotel room.
Surprise winner of most annoying accent
Whether it’s a British twang or a thick Scottish lilt, the most favourable accents span far and wide. But this country just got named the most annoying across the globe.
Hack can triple your annual leave in 2021
Play your dates right and you can turn those standard 20 days of annual leave into 60 days of holidays. This is how you do it.
Aussie star’s odd bedroom habit
Former Miss World Australia Erin Holland has revealed which two items the TV host takes to bed with her every single night.
17 bizarre Aussie laws you didn’t know
From Victoria’s law on flying kites, to cleaning up bat poo without a licence in Western Australia – here are the rules you didn’t know existed.
‘Poo on your shoe’ scam to avoid
It’s no secret that Aussies love to travel — but being in unfamiliar surroundings makes us all vulnerable. Here are some of the most common scams to look out for.
Buy 10 airline meals for just $20
If you’re missing flying, an in-flight catering firm can bring the experience to you by offering airline meals to cook at home.
Kate’s extreme travel packing habits
Her dresses are probably treated better than we are when we travel, and the entire royal family has a stringent packing system to keep luggage in order.
Aussie’s hilarious review of horror spa
This traveller’s visit to a Lithuanian spa that had seen better days turned out to be an experience he will forever associate with the phrase “be careful what you wish for”.
Qantas points question to stop asking
There’s a question everyone always asks this frequent flyer — which has made him realise we’ve got it all wrong when it comes to points.
Influencer mum’s holiday saving trick
Travel blogger Emilia Taneva has been to more than 40 countries on five continents. She now travels with a baby in tow – and this is how she does it.
Bottle trick gets mum a Hawaii trip
A Sydney mum has shared the money hack that helped her and her husband save for a family holiday to Hawaii – and they barely noticed they were saving.
Designer cracks key travel problem
A UK-based designer has come up with an innovative product he believes may have ‘cracked’ the solution to being trapped on a smelly plane.
Woman travels the world with just a cabin bag
Jill Paider has travelled to 91 countries without ever checking a suitcase, relying only on a carry-on bag. This is how she does it.
93c Bunnings hack saves your suitcase
Think the sausages are Bunnings’ best value buy? Think again. This frequent flyer says it’s an absolute steal when it comes to travel essentials.
‘Idiotic’ packing trick actually works
Don’t roll or fold. A new packing technique promises to fit five days’ worth of clothes in a small cabin bag by doing neither.
$4 supermarket item I pack every flight
There’s one inescapable fact about airline food: it isn’t worth paying extra for and this frequent flyer has a clever trick for in-flight dining.
$10 item I’ll never travel without
It’s not an expensive gadget from a fancy travel store, but a small and basic item easily stashed in your suitcase — and solves all your travel woes.
Aussie influencer’s trick to a free upgrade
An Australian Instagram influencer has tricked his way into a free business class upgrade, but not everyone is convinced by his cheeky tactic.
Qantas upgrades: Always pick an A330
Whether you’ve got a sneaky stash of points or you’re just praying it’s your lucky day, there’s a good reason to choose your aircraft carefully.
I paid for someone’s flight without realising
Travel expert Angus Kidman is very careful when it comes to frequent flyer points, but even he fell victim to a devastating hack. Here’s how.
Qantas points hack better than an upgrade
Nothing annoys this frequent flyer more than people who spend their points on toasters. He reveals the five best-value flights you should be booking instead.
$3.50 hack frequent flyers swear by
YOUR caffeine addiction can actually fuel your travel addiction. Here’s how the points insiders turn their daily fix into a holiday bonus.
VIDEO: Chris Hemsworth’s 20min hotel workout
Think it’s too hard to exercise on holiday? The man responsible for Thor’s epic bod reveals how to stay fit on the road from your hotel room.
You should never print your boarding pass
In this age of cyber security, a paper boarding pass might seem a safer alternative to a digital one, but that’s a big mistake, experts say.
How your phone can be hacked at the airport
They’re a lifesaver for travellers, but authorities are warning about the dangers of using those free phone charging stations at the airport.
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