Reviews & advice
11 departure lounge secrets that will change your airport experience forever
From free facials to ‘revenue seating’ and ‘wayfinding’, there’s more to a departure lounge than meets the eye.
- by Sophie Dickinson
Tripologist: Does boiling water in a kettle make it safe to drink?
Is using your hotel kettle to boil tap water in developing countries enough to make it safe for drinking?
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★
Airport reviews
This is how every regional airport should be
The sleek, low-rise terminal sits in humble deference to The Remarkables mountain range that towers above it.
- by Rob McFarland
$6600 v $127: How to travel Europe’s spectacular train routes on the cheap
The Orient-Express takes you from Paris to Venice for $6600 but you can make the same rail journey in a sleeper for about $127.
- by Brian Johnston
Airline review: Faulty screen and suspect chicken, but could be worse
You expect a few discomforts on a budget airline, which are usually made up for by the price. However, some things are causing extra frustration today.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
This fishing lodge might be Queensland’s most luxurious
More than a high-end stay, Noosa Sportfishing Lodge offers a premium experience unparallelled in the region.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: Massages and fine wine in airline’s business class
Etihad’s premium cabin offers a supremely cushy way to get to Europe, saving the best for last.
- by Katherine Scott
How to outwit the pickpockets targeting travellers
Pickpockets prey on tourists, hoping you’re loaded with cash, cards and other goodies. Here’s how to reduce your risk of becoming a target.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: Economy class on Jetstar’s next-gen plane
This game-changing new service to a Pacific paradise has a seatback feature passengers will love.
- by Katherine Scott
‘Last-minute paperwork’: 10 common airline phrases explained
Aviation breeds a language all its own. “Arm doors and cross check”, “codeshare” and “flightmare” need little explanation, but there are plenty that are more opaque.
- by Michael Gebicki
An expert expat’s guide to St Johns Wood, London
London is a city of parks and while Aussie expats might miss the beaches, London’s parks are the lungs of the city.
- by Belinda Jackson