Savvy traveller
Chaos and stress: How to cope with Greek island ferries
The ferry rear lowers like a whale’s yawning mouth, purging streams of people and cars out into the baking sun.
- by Flip Byrnes
Don’t ‘dig a grave’: The unspoken rules of chopsticks etiquette
Most Australians are practised at manipulating chopsticks. But what you do with them is more important than your expertise in using them.
- by Brian Johnston
Thank COVID for making one aspect of travelling in Japan much easier
Until recently Japan was still a very much cash-only society, where even restaurant bills of hundreds of dollars would have to be settled with cold, hard currency.
- by Ben Groundwater
Want to slash the cost of your next cruise? This is when to book
As demand for cruising increases, bargains are elusive. Still, a few strategies might help you save money – sometimes as much as 50 per cent.
- by Brian Johnston
Las Vegas with kids? How to turn a visit to Sin City into a family hit
It’s generally seen as an adult playground, but step beyond the resorts and showgirls, and Nevada’s neon city can be a hit for children, too.
- by David Whitley
How to snare the ultimate short-break deal
If there’s one thing better than an enjoyable escape, it’s knowing you’ve paid less for it than you might have done without a little strategic thinking.
- by Brian Johnston
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
From Delhi belly to haggling: What first-timers need to know about India
India can be as vibrant and soul-filling as it can be terrifying and maddening. Here’s how to ensure your first visit goes smoothly.
- by Nina Karnikowski
Trains v cars: Which is the better option for travelling in Europe?
There are arguments for and against road and rail travel, but it all depends on your circumstances. Here’s what you need to know.
- by Brian Johnston
Twenty must-have travel apps to download before your next holiday
Forget bulky guidebooks and single-purpose gadgets. Load up your device with these useful tools to travel smarter on your next holiday abroad.
- by Craig Grannell
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