When did airlines install seatback entertainment?
In-flight entertainment has come a long way.
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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.
Why travellers shouldn't fall for 'cash passport' money cards
Want an example of the triumph of marketing hype over good sense? Look no further than the travel money card.
Why do banknotes in India have writing on them?
This was once India's version of an adding machine
Emirates introduces cheaper, no frills business class
Without too much fanfare, Emirates has recently announced a new sub-category in its business class fares.
What are the cheek-kissing protocols in France?
When in France, turn the other cheek.
The seven things that decide how much you pay for a flight
Flight ticket prices often look like the devil's work. Ticket sellers tempt you with too-good-to-believe prices but then when you go to book there's a nasty surprise.
Why Romania is perfect place for travellers who are tired of tourist hordes
It may be famous for inspiring the fictional Count Dracula, but as Michael Gebicki discovers, there’s much more to modern Transylvania than its dark past.
Where does pink sand come from?
Don't mistake an Instagram filter for the subtle pink blush of nature's work.
Underwear in the kettle: The ridiculous things people do with hotel appliances
"Real question: does anyone I know clean their underwear in a kettle when travelling?"
Why is a flight recorder called a black box?
The black box is actually orange and for a good reason.
The 11 common mistakes we make when booking flights
Booking flights? Easy peasy, no? But it doesn't always work out so smoothly – mistakes happen all the time.
Why the stand-to-the-right rule on London Underground escalators?
There's a right way and a wrong way to take an escalator.
What you need to do if you miss a flight
What do you do if you miss your flight? That depends on the circumstances.
Six of the best British afternoon teas
Point your pinkie, smother your scones in jam and cream, and dig in.
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.
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