Reviews & advice
Opinion
Spain
Long lunches, afternoon naps: 12 things Australia should adopt from Spain
After spending a year living in the north of Spain, these are the things I miss most, the practices and norms that I reckon would make Australia an even better place.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★
Hotel reviews
Ten years on, flagship Sydney hotel still feels cool and fresh
- by Jane Reddy
★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: Flights with this budget carrier can cost less than an Uber
- by Kristie Kellahan
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: Food and service make up for this business class’ shortcomings
- by Julie Miller
Airline reviews: A to Z of Traveller's expert flight tests
Taking a flight? Find out what to expect from your seat, service and route with our comprehensive airline reviews.
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
The real-life Grand Budapest Hotel is excessive in the best ways
This palatial Anantara outpost feels like I’ve stepped onto a Wes Anderson film set.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
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
Opinion
Tips & advice
Sleeper trains are making a comeback. Why are ours being axed?
Sleeper trains are enjoying a resurgence in Europe, but the sleeper service between Sydney and Melbourne is set to be scrapped.
- by Tim Richards
10 beach towns that are better than Byron
Byron Bay may get the headlines, but there’s a lot more beach towns out there with far less traffic, and much lower prices.
- by Craig Tansley
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
Opinion
Tripologist
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
★★★★½
Train journeys
One of the world’s most spectacular train trips takes less than seven hours
This train doubles as both a regular passenger service and tourist train thanks to the spectacular scenery it traverses.
- by Anthony Dennis
Opinion
Air travel
I keep flying budget airlines, even though they hate me (and you too)
The customer service is appalling, the onboard experience is free of any frills, and best of luck to you if they lose your luggage.
- by Ben Groundwater
Nine warning signs someone will be a bad travel companion
There are people with whom you should probably not travel – for your sake and theirs.
- by Natalie B. Compton