Savvy traveller
How to make the most of travelling by river
Boutique-hotel amenities and glorious landscapes that slide by without your having to exert the slightest effort.
- by Brian Johnston
$6600 v $127: How to travel Europe’s spectacular train routes on the cheap
The Orient-Express takes you from Paris to Venice for $6600 but you can make the same rail journey in a sleeper for about $127.
- by Brian Johnston
Why are so many tourists getting sick in Asia? The golden rules of travel we’ve forgotten
Thanks to a preoccupation with COVID-19, many travellers have forgotten the basics about preventing illness on the road.
- by Julietta Jameson
Don’t let our dismal cities put you off: Cycling is terrific overseas
In 2020 alone, Europe spent $1.6 billion on cycle-related infrastructure, including the addition of another 1000 kilometres of cycle paths.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Tips & advice
Nine phrases that no traveller ever wants to hear
‘Before you leave’, ‘plus tax’ and ‘continental breakfast’. These words should set off alarm bells for travellers.
- by Ben Groundwater
15 must-have travel apps that will help you save a fortune
There’s an army of free apps out there dedicated to saving you money at every stage of the travel experience. Here are some of the best.
- by Rob McFarland
How to save money when paying for overseas holiday bookings
Paying in advance often gives you the best rate, but be careful how you transfer cash overseas – some services offer a far better rate than the bank.
- by Michael Gebicki
13 essential tips for saving money on your next overseas holiday
Follow this advice, and you will be seeing the world and saving your pennies in no time.
- by Ben Groundwater
Thinking about your first cruise? Here’s how to choose one
You wouldn’t book a budget urban hotel and expect swish resort-like amenities. Nor should you book a cruise ship that simply doesn’t suit.
- by Brian Johnston
If you’re ordering Chinese food this way, you’re doing it wrong
If you think Chinese food is heavy, deep-fried and ultimately unsatisfying then you haven’t navigated the menu correctly.
- by Brian Johnston