Traveller Tips
Tripologist
Tripologist: How far in advance should I book my flight?
Tripologist When should you book your airfare in order to have the best chance of picking up a bargain?
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Why women travellers should not avoid India
Ute Junker There's no need for solo females to avoid India, if they travel smart, writes Ute Junker.
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How to complain to an airline ... and get results
John Walton When things do go wrong with an airline, it's often difficult to get your problems resolved. Here are some tips on how to make sure it happens.
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Flight test: Singapore Airlines
Flight Test The famed 'Singapore Girl' cabin crew style is professional and courteous, but not inclined towards chit-chat.
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How to get the best treatment at hotels
Room upgrades. Free movies. Late checkouts. Hotel insider reveals the secrets to getting red-carpet treatment.
Insider
A relaxed routine can have a cost
Travel Insider Made a New Year's resolution to be fitter, healthier and less stressed? Don't let an indulgent holiday be your undoing.
World
Culture on every corner
We've trawled the globe to find this year's 10 most compelling cultural events.
Tips
Mind the gap
With a daughter at the end of her own gap year and a shared credit card nearing meltdown, Michael "Tripologist" Gebicki passes on to graduates a few lessons from foreign roads.
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Flight Test: Thai Airways
Craig Platt The comfort is as good as you'll get in economy class, despite the garish colour scheme.
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Tripologist: SIM-ple fix for iPads overseas
Michael Gebicki What is the best data SIM card for my iPad while I'm travelling overseas?
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Trading places
Daniel Scott takes advantage of an increasingly popular way to save on holiday accommodation while living like a local: house swapping.
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Tripologist: By George, Penang's the place for a solo trip
Tripologist Penang's George Town is one of the most atmospheric and likeable cities in all of south-east Asia.
Ages and stages the key to holiday plans
Travel Insider If you're travelling with toddlers or temperamental teenagers, it's all about choosing the right sort of trip.
Tripologist: Hit the road in Sri Lanka
Tripologist Find the 'fun stuff' in Sri Lanka, beat the airport blues and avoid overkill in Alaska.
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Flight test: United Airlines economy class
Flight Test There are no individual entertainment screens on this 13-hour jumbo jet long-haul.
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Tripologist: Best way to phone roam in the US
Tripologist We are heading to the US and would like to use the data roaming on our iPhones to take advantage of the tourist-guide apps.
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Tripologist: Qantas points worthless?
Tripologist Why is it that booking a flight using points with Qantas, it makes almost no difference to the cost of a ticket?
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Flight test: Qantas business class
Flight Test A 747 jumbo on the way there, an A380 superjumbo on the way back.
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Tripologist: Top tips for planning a tricky trip
Tripologist I'm planning a trip to include Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Durham, New York, Barcelona, Paris, Malta, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Athens, Santorini and Manila. All within 6-7 weeks.
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Flight Test: China Southern business class
Flight Test The entertainment is disappointing, but the meal is seven courses.
