Opinion
Opinion
Tripologist
Australians might finally get better treatment from our airlines
A federal election is looming, and the possibility of all manner of chicanery that our airlines might use to water down the charter of rights.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tips & advice
The government’s travel advice site is much more useful than it used to be
I used to call DFAT’s travel advice website “Scaredtraveller”, since there was no way to read it and feel comfortable travelling overseas.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Tips & advice
So your hotel is ‘fully accessible’? That may not mean what you think
I live with multiple disabilities; I don’t need a ramp but I do need to know about your door knobs and the placement of your toilet roll.
- by Imogen Kars
Opinion
Australia
Young foreigners are being demonised, but your holiday needs them
One of the nicest things about travelling in Australia is meeting young people from all over the world working here.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Tips & advice
There’s now an easier way to find medical help overseas when you need it
Anyone who has ever tried to arrange a live consultation with a qualified medical professional in another country knows just how difficult it can be.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
Beware – minor passport flaw could cost you thousands
A minor tear in your passport – or a coffee spill, as one Australian recently found out – could result in your holiday ending before it begins.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tips & advice
The world needs to keep this joyful aspect of travelling alive
The effort involved in sending a postcard has changed its status. Nowadays, when your loved ones receive a postcard, they know you’ve gone to a lot of effort.
- by Tim Richards
Opinion
Tips & advice
Spare me: 20 of the most annoying trends in travel
Whether it’s “forest bathing”, “glamping” or pillow menus, here are 20 ridiculous holiday trends that no real person should ever take seriously.
- by Ed Grenby
Opinion
Tips & advice
Taxi drivers upset with Ubers at the airport? Cry me a river
I’ve been to a place where ride-share services are banned and, let me tell you, it’s not pretty.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Tripologist
This loyalty scheme costs hundreds to join, but could save you even more
One of the world’s biggest hotel groups has a loyalty scheme that costs up to $349 to join. Is it worth the money?
- by Michael Gebicki
Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/topic/opinion-1ql