It happens to prepared travellers. It happens to experienced ones. And it always happens at the worst possible moment. Why Banks Block Cards Overseas A card block overseas usually comes …
Where in the World Was I? São Bento Station, Porto, Portugal
If you guessed Porto, well done. If you guessed a museum or a palace, you were close in spirit. São Bento is technically a train station, but calling it that …
New World Hoiana Beach Resort Review: Is It Worth Staying Here When Visiting Hoi An?
I stayed at New World Hoiana Beach Resort in September 2025, one of several hotels that make up the Hoiana complex near Hoi An, Vietnam. It’s a big resort with …
I Paid Less for Jetstar Business Class Than the Guy Next to Me Paid for Economy
That sentence sounds wrong. But it wasn’t. I booked Melbourne to Seoul (Incheon), which meant a domestic Jetstar leg from Melbourne to Sydney followed by the international business class sector …
Everything You Need to Do Before Flying to Bali in 2026
Planning a trip to Bali? Before you start packing your bags and dreaming about rice terraces and beach clubs, there are three important things you need to sort out before …
We Accidentally Ate Dog Treats in Korea. Supermarket Tourism Is Still Worth It.
In our defence, it looked exactly like dried mango. The Incident One of the first things I do in any new country is find a local supermarket or convenience store …
Why Using Points to Upgrade Your Flight Is Costing You More Than You Think
Upgrading with points feels like a smart move. In most cases the maths says otherwise. The Numbers That Change How You Think About Upgrades Let’s use the Melbourne to Singapore …
How I Drove Sydney to Melbourne for $1 a Day (And How You Can Too)
This is one of those travel hacks that sounds too good to be true until you actually do it. I drove from Sydney to Melbourne for a dollar a day …
Your Cruise Ship Will Leave Without You: Here’s How to Make Sure It Doesn’t
It sounds like the kind of thing that happens to other people. But it could happen to you. Ships leave passengers behind at port regularly, and the financial consequences can …
Why Madrid Airport’s Terminal 4 Needs More Buffer Time Than You Think
I nearly missed my flight out of Madrid because of a train. I wasn’t the only one standing there wondering if I was going to make it. What Most Travellers …