Michael Gebicki

You can reach Mauritius in the Indian Ocean on a non-stop flight from Perth.

The strangest destinations you can fly to non-stop from Australia

There are also quite a few destinations on the non-stop list that you might not have thought of, or even heard of.

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The passenger sitting in the window seat decides whether or not they want their window shade open.

Can aircraft passengers be forced to close window shades?

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A general hardening towards immigration throughout the EU has made it harder for Australians to get Schengen visas.

It just got harder for Aussies to get visas for Europe

Getting a Schengen Visa just got tougher for Australians.

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It can take days or weeks for the balance to be restored to your credit card account.

Is there a smart strategy for hotel pre-authorisations?

Between $50 and $150 a night can be blocked from your account.

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Lock your bag even if you have nothing of value in your checked luggage.

Should I lock my suitcase when I fly?

Some do it religiously, others say "What's the point?

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<i>Copenhagen, Denmark on the Nyhavn Canal.</i>

Best places to visit in December

From spectacular natural wonders in New Zealand to the illuminated streets of Copenhagen, here are the best destinations to visit in December.

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Some guests find the opportunity irresistable.

The crazy things guests steal from hotel rooms

Bed linen and towels are common disappearances but when a guest pillages on a grand scale it quickly becomes legendary.

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How much should you tip in Europe? Or should you not tip at all?

The rules of tipping in Europe: What travellers need to know

To tip or not to tip? In Europe, the protocols of tipping vary from country to country.

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New York City. The US makes more money from tourism than any other country.

Revealed: The country that makes more money from tourists than any other

The country that makes the most money from tourism isn't the one that gets the most visitors.

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Qantas now flies non-stop from Perth to London in its Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

The future of non-stop flights: Five destinations we want direct flights to

There's a whole new list of destinations crying out for non-stop flights from Australia's capitals.

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It's worth getting travel insurance even if you're on a cruise.

Travel tips: Why you need insurance cover, even for cruising

A major appeal of cruising is the worry-free, no-hassle aspect. But things can and do go awry.

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Morocco's hidden seaside retreat

This sleepy, time-warped city offers another side to Morocco.

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View of small rural villages situated on the Saiq Plateau at the Jebel Akhdar mountain in Oman.

Best destinations to visit in November

From Cape Town's amazing landscapes to Santiago's creative energy, here are the best places to visit in November.

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The first Boeing 777 has been donated to Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona, one of the world’s largest historic ...

The first ever Boeing 777 retires to its final resting place

Just days after the first static-test Boeing 777X rolled out of the Everett facility outside Seattle, Cathay Pacific announced the retirement of the very first-ever Boeing 777.

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The Kayan women of Myanmar, who encircle their necks with coils of brass until they become elongated, are a highlight ...

Is it OK for locals to demand payment for taking their photo?

Have we, in monetising their traditions, devalued something culturally significant?

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