Tripologist
Entering Europe to get more complicated for Australians
Starting next year, the EU will implement a new entry system designed to improve security which will mean Australians have to pay a fee to enter.
- by Michael Gebicki
Want a cheaper flight to Europe? Go with one of these Asian airlines
A need to fill seats is seeing Asian airlines offer flights to Europe for hundreds – sometimes thousands – of dollars less.
- by Michael Gebicki
Following these steps could save you heaps in Europe
Filling out a form and keeping your receipts could save you 20 per cent on things you buy on your holiday.
- by Michael Gebicki
Analysis
Analysis
Why you’re paying hundreds extra in airfare fees and charges
Finding out what charges and taxes are added to the cost of your air ticket is easy, finding out whose pocket they end up in and for what purpose is anything but.
- by Michael Gebicki
How to skip immigration queues with this rock star service
Getting through an international terminal at the end of a long flight is one of the worst bits of the flying experience. But this facility can soften the pain.
- by Michael Gebicki
‘Could you post a review?’: Why you shouldn’t give five stars
Hotels, tour guides and even waiters will now request you post a review to TripAdvisor, Google or other online sites.
- by Michael Gebicki
Tripologist: Is Jordan a safe destination for solo women travellers?
Traveller’s expert Tripologist answers your questions. This week: female tourists in Jordan; family holidays in Singapore and Greece; is Airbnb legal in Barcelona?
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Air travel
Airlines are scrapping first class, but it’s not dead just yet
Next year, the only US airline to still offer first class on its international flights will scrap them. But some airlines still view first class as a part of their prestige.
- by Michael Gebicki
How much does your airline know about you? More than you think
Qantas records your social media handle, seat and meal preferences, the inflight movies you watch and even CCTV images of you from its lounges.
- by Michael Gebicki
Which Greek Islands should be on your to-do list?
The Tripologist, Michael Gebicki, answers your travel questions. This week: where to spend three weeks in Greek Islands and the best stopovers on the way.
- by Michael Gebicki