Reviews & advice
Opinion
Air travel
I’m a flight attendant and I don’t want to hear you whingeing about kids
You would be surprised by the number of people who treat the mere presence of children on flights as if they were being forced to sit next to a serial killer.
- by Paula Gahan
Opinion
Travel tips
I just want to watch something on my hotel room TV. Why is it so hard?
- by Mark C. O’Flaherty
The world’s 20 most overrated destinations
Some parts of the travel experience are massively overrated – nowhere near as good as they should be – and we’re here to call them out.
- by The Traveller team
Opinion
Travel tips
Step back from the carousel: My (unrealistic) travel wishes for 2025
On my 2025 fantasy wish list hotels will have easy-to-find light switches, Qantas will serve proper meals again and the Aussie dollar will strengthen.
- by Ben Groundwater
This trick can get you the best seat on the plane (but there’s a catch)
A new travel trend called “check-in chicken” could bring you free extra legroom - but it comes with some risks.
- by Greg Dickinson
★★★★
Hotel reviews
The verdict on Melbourne’s luxe new hotel with knockout dining
The 1980s called, and it wants its Jarrah back. But seriously, those deep, reddish tones are a beautiful base for design firm Kennedy Nolan’s vision.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★½
Hotel reviews
Central Sydney hotel gets a new life (again)
This property has gone through several iterations, previously as a Travelodge before becoming a Mercure and now a Novotel after a $20 million revamp.
- by Craig Platt
A $297 charge for OnlyFans? My card details were stolen on holiday
Credit card scams are on the rise and tourists are common targets. Here are five tips for avoiding what happened to me in Europe.
- by Kristie Kellahan
★★★★
Airline reviews
You won’t get any arguments about reclining in this economy seat
Flying overnight from Singapore is always a difficult trip, but I’m in one of the best economy seats you’ll find without paying for extra legroom.
- by Craig Platt
★★★★
Hotel reviews
Spectacular Arizona adults-only escape
With its exquisite design and some of the best views in Sedona, this adults-only gem does come at a hefty price – it’s definitely in the “special occasion” category.
- by Julie Miller
Opinion
Tripologist
The truth about those ‘bargain’ airfare sales
During sales, you’re unlikely to find any cheap flights on the most popular routes. But there are still ways to get a cheaper flight.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★½
Train journeys
Italy’s biggest train station is surprisingly well planned and easy
It handles nearly 500,000 passengers every day, but it doesn’t feel like it. The dining options will make you want to arrive early.
- by Jenny Hewett
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