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Stop whingeing: The 10 most complained about things in travel
Opinion
Top 10s

Stop whingeing: The 10 most complained about things in travel

The naysayers have plenty to naysay about the awfulness of certain aspects of travel, but it’s time to stop whingeing and put things in perspective.

  • by Brian Johnston
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Singapore hotel’s $170 million revamp adds 50 shades of grey
★★★★
Singapore

Singapore hotel’s $170 million revamp adds 50 shades of grey

There’s a lot to recommend this new hotel, particularly for shopaholics or business travellers enjoying a quick Singapore stopover.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Airline review: 16-hour Qantas economy long haul leaves a bad taste
★★★½
Airline reviews

Airline review: 16-hour Qantas economy long haul leaves a bad taste

Top marks Qantas for a fast and convenient flight, but economy passengers deserve more than this.

  • by Ellen Connolly
The great one-way rip-off: Why booking a return flight is often cheaper

The great one-way rip-off: Why booking a return flight is often cheaper

Budget airlines have changed the game when it comes to booking single flights, but full-service airlines still charge more for them.

  • by Michael Gebicki
Cruise ship review: A new owner saved this luxury ship from ruin
★★★★½
Ocean cruises

Cruise ship review: A new owner saved this luxury ship from ruin

This beautiful ship has emerged from financial upheaval with a new owner sympathetic to its history and to the expectations of its returning guests.

  • by Jane Richards
Tripologist: Should I fly Qantas or Emirates to the UK?

Tripologist: Should I fly Qantas or Emirates to the UK?

Emirates flies direct to our destination of Birmingham, but would Qantas to London be a better choice?

  • by Michael Gebicki
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Is there an Australian equivalent of a Eurail train pass? Sort of

Is there an Australian equivalent of a Eurail train pass? Sort of

There’s nothing more fun than a rail pass, and Australians may be surprised to learn that it’s possible to travel that way in our own country. Here’s how.

  • by Tim Richards
The absolute must-bring items for a European river cruise

The absolute must-bring items for a European river cruise

Knowing what to pack ensures you don’t find yourself with too much luggage and contents that never see the light of day.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Flight attendant reveals how crew deal with aggressive passengers

Flight attendant reveals how crew deal with aggressive passengers

“We’re watching you at the airport”: How airline staff deal with rising air rage incidents – and what you can do to help.

  • by Jay Robert
The secret to booking a flight with no other passengers on board

The secret to booking a flight with no other passengers on board

Each year, hundreds of ‘ghost flights’ take off with just a handful of passengers. Here’s how to boost your chances of finding one.

  • by Oliver Smith
Is this Australian street really ‘the world’s coolest’? Not for me

Is this Australian street really ‘the world’s coolest’? Not for me

My dream street has good and diverse food; classy, creative boutiques; bars that are friendly and unpretentious. Some cities have them.

  • by Ben Groundwater