Lounge Access Isn’t Always Worth the Price A day-pass to an airport lounge can look tempting, but unless you’re facing a long delay or a lengthy layover, the cost rarely …
Travel Rip-Offs – Part 2: Hotel Edition
Hotel Laundry Charges Add Up Fast Hotel laundry services often charge per item, and a few shirts and a pair of trousers can quickly turn into a bill that rivals …
Travel Rip-Offs Costing You Money Right Now: Part 1
Data Roaming Fees Are an Easy Trap Data roaming charges are one of the most common ways travellers overpay without realising it. An eSIM costs a fraction of what your …
I Nearly Missed a Train in Russia Because of Time Zones
Why Russian Train Times Catch Travellers Out Russia spans 11 time zones, but there’s something that trips travellers up. Every train in the country, nationwide, runs on Moscow time. It …
Melbourne Has Two Airports: Which One Should You Actually Fly Into?
Melbourne Airport vs Avalon Airport: The Basics Melbourne has two airports serving the city and picking the wrong one can add unexpected time and cost to your trip. Here’s how …
Qantas Just Announced Its Biggest Frequent Flyer Changes Since 1987
Qantas has announced the biggest changes to its Frequent Flyer program since it launched in 1987. If you hold status or are working toward it, these updates will affect how …
Jetstar Cancelled My Flight: Here’s Exactly What I Claimed Back
What Happened When My Jetstar Flight Got Cancelled My Jetstar flight was cancelled and I ended up stuck in Singapore for two nights. Jetstar’s email laid out a compensation guide: …
Carlton City Hotel Singapore: Honest Review
Ten minutes from four MRT lines and a short walk to some of Singapore’s best hawker centres. The location is the headline, but there are a few things worth knowing …
Qantas Just Announced the Biggest Shake-Up to Its Frequent Flyer Program Ever – Here’s What It Means for You
Five changes to a program that looks a bit different on the other side of December 8. If you hold Qantas status or you’re chasing it, here’s what’s changing and …
Qantas Double Status Credits: The Offer Ends September 2 and You Need to Register Now
This one is time-sensitive. The registration window closes in two days and if you miss it, you miss the offer entirely. What the Offer Is Qantas is running a double …