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Travel Rip-Offs – Part 3: Airport Edition

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 …

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15 September 202615 September 2026
Hotel of the Week Travel Tips

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 …

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13 September 202615 September 2026
Travel Tips

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 …

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11 September 202615 September 2026
China Rail Russia

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 …

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9 September 20269 September 2026
Australia Flights

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 …

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7 September 20267 September 2026
Flights News Points

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 …

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5 September 20265 September 2026
Flights Singapore Travel Tips

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: …

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3 September 20263 September 2026
Hotel of the Week Singapore

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 …

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1 September 20261 September 2026
Flights News Points Travel Tips

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 …

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31 August 20261 September 2026
Flights News Points Travel Tips

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 …

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30 August 202630 August 2026
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