Cruising: Jordan

“Pony-drawn solid-axle carriages were shaking less-active tourists in all directions as we approached the site.” says Ian McIntosh. ”But the pain is soon forgotten when you pass under what remains of Continue reading →

TripAdvisor: guaranteed positive reviews

Travellers can no longer assume that TripAdvisor reviews popping up on the websites of hotels and tour operators are randomly selected, with the rants and raves website now offering businesses Continue reading →

Beating global roaming bills

The story is all too common: travellers coming back from overseas and being hit with a huge bill for global roaming on their mobile phone. In some cases, the travellers have Continue reading →

Cruising: Vietnam

“Locals came out on tenders to collect us from the AmaLotus and took us first to a floating village, where they had a fish farm,” says Yvonne Rolley. “The people Continue reading →

Rules for a great holiday

You’re picturing yourself sitting under a palm tree in some beautiful, tropical destination and all is right with the world. In your mind, this holiday will be the antidote to all Continue reading →

Aussies taking huge risks overseas

The number of Aussies heading overseas without recommended vaccinations has more than doubled over the past seven years, according to research released by vaccine manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur. With the colder Continue reading →

Cruising: Hungary

“When we arrived at the ranch, we were greeted by a cowboy who was doing tricks with a whip while seated on his horse,” says Kerry McGovern. ”He got down to Continue reading →

Embrace technology, survive airports

You check-in for your flight on your mobile phone, then fire up an app to guide you through the airport and let you know when you should start the long Continue reading →

Beating the travel insurance traps

Wading through the language of a travel insurance policy is the worst part of holiday planning. Understanding the most common traps can make it easier. I lost three hours of Continue reading →

Cruising: Croatia, Kimberley, Germany, Cambodia

And here are some cruise articles you might have missed while I was away: Get thee to an island monastery – small ship cruising in Croatia Mud, mud, glorious mud Continue reading →