Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Michael Gebicki is a Sydney-based travel writer, best known for his Tripologist column published for more than 15 years in Traveller. With four decades of experience, his specialty is practical advice, destination insights and problem-solving for travellers. He also designs and leads slow, immersive tours to some of his favourite places. Connect via Instagram @michael_gebickiConnect via email.
- Opinion
- Tripologist
The 10 rules of plane toilet etiquette
Earlier this month, Qantas passengers on a nine-hour flight to Hong Kong were warned that three of the five toilets wouldn’t be working.
- Michael Gebicki
- Opinion
- Tripologist
The false claims people make about travelling in India
“Beggars are everywhere”. I see more beggars on a stroll through Sydney’s CBD than I do travelling in India.
- Michael Gebicki
- Opinion
- Tripologist
Too hot or too cold: The worst thing about hotel beds
There are some places where a doona makes sense, but they pop up everywhere. I’ve had them in tropical island resorts. I just don’t get it.
- Michael Gebicki
- Opinion
- Tripologist
Despite my long experience and best efforts, ‘Delhi belly’ got me
I’m a road-tested traveller, I tend to stay in decent hotels and I’m careful with what I put in my mouth. It didn’t save me this time.
- Michael Gebicki
- Opinion
- Tripologist
Lost luggage forced me to put free credit card travel insurance to the test
When we arrived in Morocco, my wife’s bag didn’t, resulting in $1200 in expenses for clothing and other essentials. The airline didn’t want to know about it.
- Michael Gebicki
Your questions: Do I have to tip everyone in the US and Canada?
Tipping is not optional in the US in most service-related industries and Canada is not far behind.
- Michael Gebicki
Ghost flights to gate lice: The phrases every traveller needs to know
Do you know the difference between “direct” and “non-stop” flights? The travel industry has a language all its own – here are the key terms.
- Michael Gebicki
- Opinion
- Tripologist
Tim’s Airbnb cancelled last-minute. He was offered a bunk instead
Airbnb hosts can cancel a booking for legitimate reasons, but sometimes they do it to try to get a better price. What can you do in response?
- Michael Gebicki
Your questions: What destination in Asia will keep our marriage intact?
“One of us needs a week of fun, food and action and the other needs downtime with a swim, lovely food and cocktails.”
- Michael Gebicki
- Opinion
- Tripologist
Nine mistakes you should never make at an airport
The airport terminal is one of the most stressful environments known to humankind – don’t make it any worse for yourself.
- Michael Gebicki
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