Reviews & advice
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
Tips & advice
I don’t recommend cracking your ribs while overseas, but it did me good
You never think this will be you, but of course it will be, some day.
- by Brian Johnston
★★★★
Singapore
Singapore hotel’s $170 million revamp adds 50 shades of grey
There’s a lot to recommend this new hotel, particularly for shopaholics or business travellers enjoying a quick Singapore stopover.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: 16-hour Qantas economy long haul leaves a bad taste
Top marks Qantas for a fast and convenient flight, but economy passengers deserve more than this.
- by Ellen Connolly
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
★★★★½
Ocean cruises
Cruise ship review: A new owner saved this luxury ship from ruin
This beautiful ship has emerged from financial upheaval with a new owner sympathetic to its history and to the expectations of its returning guests.
- by Jane Richards
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
Is there an Australian equivalent of a Eurail train pass? Sort of
There’s nothing more fun than a rail pass, and Australians may be surprised to learn that it’s possible to travel that way in our own country. Here’s how.
- by Tim Richards
The absolute must-bring items for a European river cruise
Knowing what to pack ensures you don’t find yourself with too much luggage and contents that never see the light of day.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Flight attendant reveals how crew deal with aggressive passengers
“We’re watching you at the airport”: How airline staff deal with rising air rage incidents – and what you can do to help.
- by Jay Robert
The secret to booking a flight with no other passengers on board
Each year, hundreds of ‘ghost flights’ take off with just a handful of passengers. Here’s how to boost your chances of finding one.
- by Oliver Smith