Travel money tips

One of the most common questions I get asked by travellers is what payment methods are best to use overseas. It’s infuriating being hit by big transaction and currency-conversion fees and Continue reading →

When did you last fly Qantas?

Qantas‘ share of international passenger traffic in and out of Australia has almost halved over the past decade, according to government statistics. Our national carrier had 17.7 per cent of 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 →

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 →

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 →

Here’s what you might have missed…

Apologies for the delay in transmission – I have been away travelling.  Here are my Travel Insider columns for the past few weeks, if you want to catch up: The Continue reading →

Art in the sky

A passenger on a Virgin Atlantic flight has bought a painting while in the air, making history as the first person to make a purchase from the world’s “first-ever commercial art gallery in Continue reading →

Best cruise websites

As demand for cruising grows, so does the amount of information online. Here are some of the best websites to find the right cruise at the best price. If you’re Continue reading →