Reviews & advice
Your questions: Where’s a good base to see less-travelled parts of Japan?
For a complicated trip and without a lot of time and effort to construct your itinerary, you would be better off talking to a specialist travel agency.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Air travel
The five worst types of air passenger, according to a flight attendant
- by Paula Gahan
Opinion
Air travel
I’m still wallowing in bronze Frequent Flyer status, but it’s worth it
- by Ben Groundwater
Forget the pith helmet: What you really need to pack for a safari
Pack light, follow the lead of guides, wear muted colours, expect extremes and take a first-aid kit.
- by Catherine Marshall
Seven of the worst travel predictions (and five that might still happen)
From crazy (laser-powered planes and underwater resorts) to credible (flying taxis and airport cities), check out these travel predictions.
- by Robert Jackman
My 8½ hour flight became a 19-hour endurance test
A mechanical issue saw my flight return to Sydney shortly after take-off. Understandable, but what happened next was less than satisfactory.
- by John Borthwick
Opinion
Tripologist
What is the best timing to get a cheap flight? Here’s what the data says
Airfares are getting cheaper, but getting the best price will depend on various factors. Let’s take a look at the numbers.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Travel tips
I’ve lived in Australia, Canada and the UK. Here’s my ranking of each
I’m often asked by friends which of the three countries is the best place to live. Here’s my (subjective) verdict.
- by Kirsten Powley
Your questions: I’m Australian, but can I enter here on my UK passport?
“I have Australian and UK passports but only the UK passport is up-to-date.”
- by Michael Gebicki
The world’s safest, and least safe, airlines named
A new report takes stock of the publicly available data to rank the world’s safest airlines. But does it really tell the full story about this complex issue?
- by Robert Jackman
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Airport reviews
The small London airport that puts the others to shame
A departure point for easyJet to Europe, London Southend is growing rapidly, taking pressure off other London airports that are fast approaching capacity.
- by Catherine Marshall
Opinion
Family holidays
As a young traveller, I had no fear. Then one thing changed
I used to think I thrived on fear when travelling: pushing limits, taking risks. But I had no idea. As soon as you become a parent, you understand true fear.
- by Ben Groundwater
What’s the best stopover city? We compare nine options
Singapore or KL? Dubai or Abu Dhabi? Here’s our guide to the best stopover options when flying long-haul.
- by Chris Leadbeater and Julietta Jameson
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