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Greyhound buses: You get what you pay for in the  US.
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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
SHIZUOKA JAPAN - MAY 05 2017: Shinkansen or JR Bullet train running pass through Mt. Fuji and Shibazakura at spring. Super high speed train N700 can transit between Tokyo and Osaka. - Image SunFeb3cover - Public Transport - Elspeth Callender
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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
On the road: driving is a great way to see Europe.
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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
China’s airlines are still not flying to Australia at the same capacity as before the pandemic.
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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
 Rome’s Trevi fountain which saw crowds at 6.30am this year.

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
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Travelling can be a minefield.

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
Love it or loathe it, Wi-Fi is becoming increasingly available on international flights.

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
Narita (pictured) is almost 80 kilometres from Haneda Airport.

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
Car hire and its bewildering rates.
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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
Making payments overseas can be tricky if you are unable to receive SMS confirmation codes from your bank.

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