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PNG: wild, mysterious, haunting and flamboyant.

The one country you’ll never see on any ‘must-visit’ list

It’s wild, mysterious, haunting and flamboyant, but most Australians view it with fear and loathing.

  • Michael Gebicki

The 34 biggest lies in travel exposed

“Dress up for a business class upgrade. Wait for prices to drop before booking. Street food will lay you low.” All, to a large degree, untrue.

  • Michael Gebicki
Lau Pa Sat is a great starting point for Singapore’s hawker centres.

Your questions: What should we do with four days in Singapore?

Hawker centres are the best place to sample Singapore’s pan-Asian palate, but which hawker centre serves the best food is a topic of endless debate.

  • Michael Gebicki
There are high levels of satisfaction with China Southern.

Eight Chinese airlines now fly to Australia. Here’s how they stack up

Many of the Chinese airlines flying to Australia offer cheap connections to Europe and other parts of Asia, but what are their reputations like?

  • Michael Gebicki
Polignano a Mare, a stunning clifftop town on the coast of Puglia.

The five travel questions we keep asking

The best way to see Japan, Italy’s less obvious highlights, and how to use an eSIM: here are the travel questions I get asked over and over.

  • Michael Gebicki
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Airline’s typically put seats on sale for routes that are less popular.

The truth about those ‘bargain’ airfare sales

During sales, you’re unlikely to find any cheap flights on the most popular routes. But there are still ways to get a cheaper flight.

  • Michael Gebicki
Orta San Giulio is a hidden gem on the edge of Lake Orta.

Your questions: Where should we go in Italy avoiding the tourist towns?

Italy has plenty of lovely small towns, but few are within easy reach of railway stations.

  • Michael Gebicki
Follow the Tripologist’s pre-trip checklist to ensure your travels go smoothly.

Twenty things you need to do before taking a holiday overseas

Is your passport valid for six months? Have you downloaded the best apps? Travel with confidence by ticking off the items on this ultimate pre-trip checklist.

  • Michael Gebicki
Tea country in Sri Lanka is warm, but not humid, in July.

Your questions: Which Asian destinations are warm but not humid?

Asia in July with warmth and low humidity is a tough call. The most practical solution is to head for the hills.

  • Michael Gebicki
Whether or not you get to sit in the exit row of a plane – even if you’d paid extra to do so – is up to the discretion of the airline.

Your questions: What are the restrictions on booking exit row seats?

When you select and pay for an exit-row seat, there is always the chance that staff might not allow you to sit in it.

  • Michael Gebicki

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