Tripologist
Cash is dead? Try telling a taxi driver when you’re overseas
Much is made of cashless payments for travellers. Cards and digital wallets are convenient, but there are still plenty of places where only cash will do.
- by Michael Gebicki
Tripologist: How much time do you need on your passport to visit NZ?
I’m planning to travel to New Zealand but I would only have four months left on my passport when I return to Australia.
Non-stop flights v layovers: Which is the best option?
In an age where ultra-long non-stop flights are becoming increasingly common, are there any advantages to breaking your journey with a layover?
- by Michael Gebicki
Tripologist: Does boiling water in a kettle make it safe to drink?
Is using your hotel kettle to boil tap water in developing countries enough to make it safe for drinking?
- by Michael Gebicki
‘Last-minute paperwork’: 10 common airline phrases explained
Aviation breeds a language all its own. “Arm doors and cross check”, “codeshare” and “flightmare” need little explanation, but there are plenty that are more opaque.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Air travel
Spineless government is preventing cheaper flights for Australians
With the Australian government, allowing airline lobbyists to dictate terms that override the interests of consumers shows a spineless dereliction of duty.
- by Michael Gebicki
The airlines that offer the most space in economy class
Flying economy class is never going to be particularly comfortable, but an extra couple of centimetres can make a big difference on a long haul.
- by Michael Gebicki
How much time do you really need between flights?
Airlines are still grappling with staff shortages, with delayed flights and slow baggage handling between connecting flights among the consequences.
- by Michael Gebicki
$2000 one day, $8000 the next: Why airfares vary so much from day to day
Once upon a time, the price an airline charged for a flight depended on whether you were travelling in high or low season. Not any more.
- by Michael Gebicki
Tripologist: Where should I go on the Yucatan Peninsula?
The big attraction in the Yucatan Peninsula is the Mayan city of Chichen Itza, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
- by Michael Gebicki