The seven things most likely to ruin your holiday
To make a holiday memorable for all the wrong reasons requires something serious.
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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.
Which nation has the most time zones?
It's the one that covers more than one-third of our planet's circumference.
The rules of what you can and can't wear on a plane
How is it that an airline gets to decide what you can't wear on board their aircraft?
Why do cruise ships use 'knots' to indicate their speed?
An ingenious idea in the 16th century helped sailors keep tabs on their travels.
Why you can't fly with an 'emotional support animal' in Australia
Getting ready to travel? Bags all packed? Toiletries, bathers, pet goanna? In Australia this just won't fly.
World's 10 coolest cities for street art
If you're looking for free, open-air (possibly illegal) art galleries - look no further than these cities.
Why don't Italians drink cappuccinos in the afternoon?
Asking for this one drink after noon may brand you a barbarian.
Ten things you need to know before your first trip overseas
Here are 10 things I wish someone had told me before I headed overseas for the first time.
Do any airlines charge more for overweight passengers?
Obese passengers are a growing problem for airlines.
The world's most hated tourists revealed
Who wins the ugly tourist stakes? Is it the Russians, the Israelis, the Americans? Us? Answer: none of the above.
What does 'arm doors and cross check' mean on a plane?
When you're flying it pays to check - and double check.
How to earn 3 million frequent flyer points in three years
And enjoy experiences straight from the Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous playbook.
Why the single supplement isn't a rip-off
The issue of the single supplement continues to vex solo travellers.
What's the world's most visited museum?
The Louvre in Paris is a must-visit destination for many.
We arrived in Italy, our bag didn't. What happened next was a joke
We reported the missing bag and where we'd be staying to the next two weeks. Then the fun began.
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