Why does the Venetian gondola looks lopsided?
Ever seen an out-of-control gondola? There's a good reason why.
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Michael Gebicki
Sydney-based writer and photographer, Michael Gebicki has been writing travel articles since 1982 and is Traveller's resident Tripologist.
Ten of the world's best giant Buddhas
Serene in stone, reclining in rock, blissful in bronze and ... enormous.
Why airlines charge so much to make changes to your booking
Made a mistake when you typed your name into an online flight booking? Not uncommon. Can it be changed? It'll cost you.
What is the world's tallest statue?
This whopper is more than twice the height of New York's Statue of Liberty.
Why we're obsessed with airline pyjamas
Airline pyjamas are really comfortable. Loose, shapeless, elastic waistband, 100 per cent soft cotton usually – what's not to like?
Why is New Zealand also called 'aotearoa'?
The melodious "Aotearoa" sounds a lot more pleasing than "New Zealand".
What the demise of the four-engine plane means for travellers
By the end of the decade, four-engine planes like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 will be fading away.
What's the attraction of Japan's deadly fugu fish?
For some, eating is a life and death sport.
Is it true that less than 10 per cent of US citizens have passports?
More Americans are heading to foreign destinations.
Does toilet waste ever drop from flying aircraft?
if you happen to be in the path of this, it could be one of the more memorable moments in your life.
Eleven things to know if you haven't flown lately
It's easy to forget the little things that make getting through the airport and into our aircraft seat in double-quick time.
Which country speaks the most languages?
Topography often determines what language you end up speaking.
The airlines flying the most cutting-edge planes to Australia
Most flyers love a shiny new aircraft type, and the latest to be seen in our skies are the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing's 787-10 Dreamliner.
The world's top 10 places that are better at night
Some attractions come into their own at night.
Why you might not want to fly budget airlines in Europe
There are some great deals but typically also a great many strings.
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