Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Michael Gebicki is a Sydney-based writer and photographer who has been writing travel articles since 1982. Michael is Traveller's resident Tripologist, answering your travel questions and offering expert tips and advice.
If you’re flexible, the bargain prices you can get for cruises are amazing
The keenest prices are for bargain hunters tuned into late-breaking offers, with their bags packed and ready to roll at short notice.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: Where can I have a Thailand beach stopover en route to Europe?
“I have four nights in Thailand to break my economy flights to and from Europe with a mid-journey stopover.”
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
Want to save a fortune on business class? Choose the right stopover
Choosing the right Asian city for a stopover to Europe can deliver business class fares that seem almost too good to be true.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: 11 nights across three European cities – what should we do?
Our expert Tripologist answer your travel questions. This week, where to go in Warsaw, Budapest and Frankfurt with limited time.
- by Michael Gebicki
Surprising new Asian destination Aussies are flocking to
This country goes all out to attract Australian visitors and in 2024 has skyrocketed into the top 10 most popular overseas destinations for Aussie travellers.
- by Michael Gebicki
Tripologist: How should I spend a 24-hour stopover in Zurich?
You might take a stroll along Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich’s most famous street. This handsome boulevard is dedicated to all things Swiss.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
The great one-way rip-off: Why booking a return flight is often cheaper
Budget airlines have changed the game when it comes to booking single flights, but full-service airlines still charge more for them.
- by Michael Gebicki
Tripologist: Should I fly Qantas or Emirates to the UK?
Emirates flies direct to our destination of Birmingham, but would Qantas to London be a better choice?
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Air travel
Qantas on shortlist for year’s best airline cabin innovations
The Crystal Cabin Awards offer up amazing innovations for air travellers every year. But will any of these ideas actually take off?
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: Do I need a visa for a Vietnam stopover?
“I plan to fly to Europe with Vietnam Airlines, but I’m confused by visa requirements.”
- by Michael Gebicki