The world's riskiest travel destinations for 2019 named
Chances are your travel plans for 2019 don't include Iraq or Mali, but how about Mexico, South Africa or Egypt? Should you be worried about your security, or your health?
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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 am I asked to switch my mobile to flight mode?
if you fail to switch to flight mode you may not crash the plane but you could really annoy the pilot.
Flying with peanut and other food allergies
Food allergies now affect about 5 per cent of all Australian children, according to the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy.
Why can't airlines devise a better boarding process?
You can create as many boarding rules as you like, but human behaviour still rules.
Lost cities: 10 incredible abandoned towns you can visit
These atmospheric relics have intriguing stories to tell.
The bizarre items you cannot take on a plane
Here are some of the most bizarre items you can't take on a plane.
How an olive saved an airline $55k and kickstarted the budget airline industry
Low-cost carriers have been around since the 1960s, but in the 1980s American Airlines made a discovery.
Luxury camping in Morocco's Sahara Desert dunes
Arrive by camel train for a night in the dunes beneath the Saharan sky.
How Australians can save 25 per cent when shopping in Europe
You can get a refund of up to 25 per cent on things you buy in Europe. But you need to understand the rules or risk missing out.
Three record-breaking flights were the year's biggest events in travel
Non-stop flights from Australia to London, the world's longest haul and entering the final frontier were some of the biggest events of the year.
Some passengers take a deadly risk every time they fly
What are airlines doing about this problem? In some cases, nothing.
Why the Boeing 747 was designed with a hump
The aerodynamic design of this popular aircraft resulted in its trademark teardrop-shaped hump.
Are doctors required to assist in an inflight medical emergency?
There are several reasons why a doctor may be reluctant to help out in a mid-air medical emergency.
If I have a history of severe allergic reaction, am I at risk from flying?
If you suffer from severe allergic reactions, don't leave your EpiPen at home.
If I have an accident overseas after a few drinks; am I still insured?
Will I be covered if I have an accident overseas when I'm drunk?
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