Tripologist
Australian travellers fall foul of Vietnam e-visa issue
Recent letters to Traveller suggest a surprising number of readers are running foul of Vietnam’s e-visa system. But who is at fault?
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Opinion
The airlines offering cheaper versions of business class
You can save on a business-class fare if you’re willing to forgo some of the perks you’d usually expect.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Opinion
Tripologist: What places in southern Italy must we absolutely visit?
“We are completely unfamiliar with the bottom part of Italy. Could you recommend the places we must absolutely include on our trip?”
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Opinion
Airline to allow women to choose to avoid sitting next to men on flights
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has become the first airline to allow women travellers to choose a seat next to another woman.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Opinion
Is it worth paying for airport lounge access? What you get for your money
Pay-for-use lounges are a godsend for travellers with long layovers, but value for money depends on a variety of factors.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Opinion
Tripologist: What are the best things to do on a short stay in Istanbul?
“Any suggestion on where to stay and what to do to explore the history and culture of Istanbul for two or three days?”
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Opinion
Tripologist: What places should we visit with 10 days in Japan?
“We are a family heading first to Fukuoka but what other places should we include on the way back to Tokyo over 10 days?”
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Opinion
Our passports just got even more expensive. It’s a rip-off
Are we to believe that a US or British passport, which cost $200 less than our own, are less secure than ours?
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Air travel
Bags, meals and TV: On codeshare flights, which airline’s rules apply?
If you’ve booked your flight with Qantas, but your flight is being “operated by Jetstar”, can you still expect checked luggage and meals to be included?
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Opinion
Don’t revisit the places you loved, go somewhere else
We all suffer the pangs of nostalgia, but the world doesn’t stay still – the place you remember with rosy memories won’t be the same when you revisit.
- by Michael Gebicki