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Tripologist
Why an eSIM is a game-changer for overseas travel
Only a couple of years ago, travellers had to buy a physical SIM card – and try not to lose the existing one in the change-over.
- by Michael Gebicki
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Nations that expect the biggest tips (and those that don’t tip at all)
Tipping can be a minefield. Too stingy in the US and you risk being abused, while in Japan leaving extra can cause offence. Here’s your global guide to avoiding embarrassment on holiday.
Four-day mini-breaks that are actually mega memorable
It’s not the length but what you do with it when it comes to a great holiday, and these short domestic and overseas trips are fab – and, crucially, fuss-free.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Australia’s best (and easiest) short breaks under three days
The key to short-break success is not returning more exhausted than before you left, and these two- and three-day trips promise dual adventure and relaxation.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Four great overseas breaks (and one here) you can do in just five days
Who says you need a full week to hit the “reset” button? These destinations tick all the boxes for a hassle-free holiday.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Ten great cities unfairly labelled ‘boring’ (plus five that really are)
We often hear people say cities such as Zurich, Brussels, Adelaide and Wellington are boring, but do they really deserve a dissing?
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: What’s the best way to get around Spain?
Local transport and your own two feet are by far the best way to get around in European cities, but there’s one region you’ll want a hire-car.
- by Michael Gebicki
What Aussie flyers need to know about the new ‘pets in cabins’ rules
Changes are afoot for pet owners and those who’d rather not share the skies with dogs and cats. So how will the proposed new scheme work?
- by Kristie Kellahan
Opinion
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Remember ’70s slide nights? This is vastly more entertaining
When I was a child, I remember being forced to sit through the tedious slideshows the adults presented after their overseas trips.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Tripologist
The new rules for Australian passport holders in Europe
From mid-next year Australians will be required to pay an entry fee, but another change should make travelling the EU easier.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
I’ve done all the dumb things – so you don’t have to
I’ve made many mistakes in my life as a traveller. The stuff-up list is long, and therefore I am exceedingly well-equipped to offer advice to others.
- by Michael Gebicki
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