Michael Gebicki
Michael Gebicki is a Sydney-based writer and photographer who has been writing travel articles since 1982. Michael is Traveller's resident Tripologist, answering your travel questions and offering expert tips and advice.
Opinion
Tripologist
Want the cheapest rate for a hotel room? Do what I do
Can Expedia or Booking.com get you a better hotel deal than booking directly with the hotel? They’d like you to think so.
- by Michael Gebicki
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Looking for the European hot spots without the crowds? This is where to go
Here are six destinations that take you off the beaten track.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: What’s the best way to tackle Europe with kids?
Europe is a lot more manageable than it might seem at a distance, especially if you make use of its excellent rail network.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
Do you really need an International Driving Permit for overseas?
I’m in a queue at the car rental desk at Italy’s Brindisi Airport and the American bloke in front of me is having a bad day.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
Middle East conflict has caused chaos for flights to Europe
Flights that should take about 20 hours have turned into three-day ordeals thanks to changing routes and cancellations.
- by Michael Gebicki
Tripologist: Is there an app to plan a road trip around Britain?
There’s no single app that will do all you want but there are several you can combine to plan a memorable self-drive holiday.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
Which credit card should travellers use? These have the best perks
Do you want your card to include travel insurance, have low-fee ATM withdrawals or generate maximum points? No card does everything.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: What’s the best stopover destination on the way to the UK?
There are many stopover possibilities between Australia and Europe but Singapore ticks all the boxes.
- by Michael Gebicki
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
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
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