Six of the best British afternoon teas
Point your pinkie, smother your scones in jam and cream, and dig in.
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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.
Does the Bermuda Triangle really exist?
The Bermuda Triangle's scary reputation is not enough to divert passing vessels: it remains one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.
Why is the term 'mayday' used as an international distress signal?
Need help at sea? Then mayday is your best bet.
The rules of what flight attendants can and can't wear
There are also some unusual requirements when it comes to flight attendant uniforms.
Why do weird adventure sports proliferate in New Zealand?
Bungee jumping, zorbing, black water rafting ... what are they thinking?
No crowds: The (safe) countries with the fewest international tourists
You don't have to travel far these days to strike a crowd, but there are some destinations the tourists hordes haven't discovered yet.
What happens to all the half-used bars of soap left in hotel rooms?
In the US alone, 2 million soap bars are tossed every day.
Six reasons you should never fly a cheap airline in Europe
Low-cost carriers come with an inherent misery factor that might make you wish you'd shelled out for a ticket with a full-service airlne.
Air pollution, what's the risk for travellers?
In some of the world's most popular cities, every breath you take is bad for your health.
The actual number of Australians with a passport will surprise you
Australians may not be the big international travellers we like to think of ourselves as.
Six of the best things to see and do in Puglia, Italy
From magical limestone houses to beaches, superb seafood, culture and history.
What is a smoke sauna?
The Finns especially hold the tradition in high esteem.
Why do pilots sit on the left in the cockpit?
There's a right and a left way of doing just about everything.
The worst thing that can happen to business class passengers
Showing up at the check-in desk and finding out you've been downgraded is one of the worst things that can happen when you've booked a business class seat, but it happens.
The best plane and seat for getting sleep on a flight
Put some prep work into your inflight experience and you'll cop some meaningful rest and arrive in better shape.
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