Cruising: Amsterdam

“When the ship came into Amsterdam at the end of our cruise, we were offered a tour of the city’s famous red light district.,” says John Tingiri.  ”I think the Continue reading →

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 →

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 →