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Michael Gebicki

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.

Essentials: Eye mask, noise-cancelling earphones and a neck pillow.

Ten items I always take when flying long-haul in economy class

Long-haul economy class flights are where travel dreams stumble, but there are ways to make them more bearable.

  • Michael Gebicki
Gordes in Provence, France.

We want to spend Christmas in Europe. Where is a good place?

It depends on your priorities, but there is no Christmas like an English Christmas.

  • Michael Gebicki
Border security officers can see far more than your basic details when you are arriving in a country.

More than basic details: What border officials know about you

It’s not so much what immigration officers can see about you, but what they can’t.

  • Michael Gebicki
Car rental companies in Ireland have stricter requirements than most other European countries.

My driving history means I can’t rent a car in Ireland. What can I do?

Ireland has more stringent requirements for car hire than most other parts of Europe.

  • Michael Gebicki
If you need to arrive on time, book a flight that departs early in the morning.

My 20 best travel hacks from a lifetime of travelling

Finding a seat at the airport, saving money on your flight or getting a cheaper meal. Here are 20 tips I’ve learnt over the years.

  • Michael Gebicki
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The Belgium Grand Prix is one of the more affordable options.

Is it possible to attend a Grand Prix overseas at a reasonable price?

Take a deep breath, the words “reasonably priced” and “F1″ are mutually exclusive.

  • Michael Gebicki
R is for reclining.

R is for reclining: Everything to know about plane seats, from A to Z

Few aspects of travel provoke more angst than this typically narrow, sparingly padded piece of upholstery.

  • Michael Gebicki
Virgin’s new international flights use Qatar Airways aircraft and crew.

What new airline alliances mean for you (and your frequent flyer points)

New alliances are increasing the options for Australians to earn and use their frequent flyer points.

  • Michael Gebicki
No one does gardens like the Japanese.

What’s a good tour for two or three weeks in Japan?

My wife and I are considering a trip to Japan. Our interests are mainly textiles and gardens. Any suggestions of suitable tours of two to three weeks’ duration?

  • Michael Gebicki
Is the exit row window “miracle seat” worth it?

Want to sit in ‘miracle’ seat 11A? It will cost you

Before Vishwash Kumar Ramesh walked away from the wreck of Air India flight 171, he was in an exit row. But there’s a downside to this prized seat.

  • Michael Gebicki

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