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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
Air travel
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
Warning over dodgy hotel booking sites charging hundreds in fees
Some third-party websites are advertising low rates only to hit guests with hundreds of dollars in additional fees.
- by Penry Buckley
Opinion
Opinion
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
Beyond Paris and Tokyo: The world’s 12 most underrated capital cities
They may not be the big, well-known places, but look beyond the obvious and you’ll find some of the world’s less-lauded and yet most interesting capitals.
- by Brian Johnston
Tripologist: Where should we go to sample Italy’s best country dining?
According to the food experts, Italy’s gastronomic capitals are all in the north. However, I’m batting for Puglia in the south.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Poland
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
Opinion
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
River cruising takes off in Europe’s port wine mecca
More cruise ships than ever have been sailing merrily down the stream in Portugal this year, and it’s no wonder demand is rising.
- by Brian Johnston
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