Tripologist
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Tripologist: Is travelling by bus in the US as bad as it seems?
You mostly get what you pay for, and a six-hour trip is a long time to spend gritting your teeth.
- by Michael Gebicki
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Tripologist: What is the best way to book bullet trains in Japan?
We are travelling to Japan in April 2024, what is the best way to book the bullet trains, a pass or direct with Japan Rail?
- by Michael Gebicki
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Tripologist: To visit Italy’s small villages, should you travel by car or train?
We plan to travel to Rome then Puglia, up the east coast from Bari to Bologna. Should we do this by car, so we can visit small villages, or by train?
- by Michael Gebicki
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Opinion
Will flights be cheaper next year? One factor says yes
Faced with $3000 fares for flights to Europe and well over $2000 for a return flight to the US, some travellers have had to re-think their holidays.
- by Michael Gebicki
Scorching temperatures mean you should rethink your 2024 holiday
In Europe higher temperatures are having an impact on the visitor experience right across the continent.
- by Michael Gebicki
When things go wrong: Travel’s biggest mistakes (and how to fix them)
Lost luggage, expired passports, blocked credit cards – travel is a minefield. Here’s how to get things back on track when it all goes wrong.
- by Michael Gebicki
Will there be Wi-Fi on your flight? Which airlines have it and what it costs
Wi-Fi is becoming increasingly available on flights, whether passengers want it or not. Here’s which airlines are offering it, and how much it will cost.
- by Michael Gebicki
Tripologist: How should I transit between Tokyo’s Narita and Haneda airports?
Make the transfer as soon as you arrive, that way you can relax without having to worry.
- by Michael Gebicki
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Renting a car overseas? This tip could save you hundreds
Car hire prices overseas defy all understanding. The difference in cost using an operator’s local website, rather than the Australian one, can be huge.
- by Michael Gebicki
How to deal with two-factor authentication when you’re overseas
The common banking practice of sending codes via SMS to confirm financial transactions can cause problems if you’re overseas.
- by Michael Gebicki