Qantas is running a Red Tail Sale ending 28th April with some genuinely competitive domestic fares, some examples include: These are full Qantas fares, not Jetstar. In the short below, I cover some of the routes on sale, what to check before you book, and why you shouldn’t wait until the last day. Follow 5 …
Three Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My First Trip to Bali
Bali is one of the most visited destinations in Southeast Asia, but a few things catch first timers off guard. Here is what is worth knowing before you land. The Tourist Tax Since early 2024 every visitor to Bali pays a tourist tax of 150,000 IDR (Indonesian Rupiah) on arrival, roughly $15 AUD (Australian Dollars). …
That Free Cancellation Booking Might Still Cost You Money
Free cancellation sounds like zero risk. There are two ways it catches people out that almost nobody reads the fine print on. The Deadline Trap Most hotels require cancellation 24 to 72 hours before check-in. Miss that window by even an hour and you are charged a full night with no exceptions and no goodwill. …
Flying Through Europe? The Airline Might Owe You Up to €600 and Most Australians Have No Idea
This is one of the most valuable passenger rights in the world and the vast majority of Australian travellers have never heard of it. What is EU261? EU261 is a European regulation that entitles passengers to financial compensation when flights arrive significantly late, are cancelled, or result in denied boarding. The compensation amounts are substantial, …
I Have Been to Both Bali and Da Nang Recently. Da Nang is Winning.
Bali still has a lot going for it. But after spending time in both destinations back to back, Da Nang is making a stronger case than most travellers realise. The Case Against Bali Right Now Bali is still beautiful and worth visiting. But the traffic in Canggu and Seminyak has become a genuine problem. It …
Our Flight Got Cancelled on Good Friday. Here is What Actually Worked.
Flight cancellations are stressful at the best of times. On a public holiday with limited options, the airline’s solution made things worse before they got better. Here is what we learned. What Happened The airline sent an SMS with a rebooking link. Nothing was available that day. We were stuck at the airport with no …
Singapore Has a Beach Where You Can Swim, Camp, BBQ and Watch Out for Crocodiles
Most visitors to Singapore stick to the usual spots. East Coast Park is worth knowing about and genuinely underrated. What You Can Do There The park sits along the eastern coastline and packs in more than most people expect. Swimming at the beach is the obvious starting point, with toilet and change facilities right on …
What Actually Happens on a Long Transpacific Cruise
A transpacific sailing is not like a typical holiday. With multiple consecutive sea days crossing the Pacific, life onboard develops its own rhythm and that is very much the point. Life on Sea Days Without a port to anchor the day, you create your own schedule. One morning might start with dance fitness on the …
Angels Landing is One of America’s Most Famous Hikes. It is Also One of the Most Intimidating.
If you are planning a trip to Zion National Park, Angels Landing belongs on your radar. Just go in knowing what you are signing up for. What Makes it Challenging The trail is known for steep drop-offs, narrow ridges, and an exposed final section that catches some hikers completely off guard. Chains are bolted into …
Three Sites at Yellowstone You Should Not Miss
Yellowstone is one of the most geologically active places on earth and genuinely unlike anywhere else. If you are visiting, these three sites are worth prioritising. Old Faithful One of the most predictable geysers in the world, Old Faithful erupts roughly every 90 minutes. Knowing approximately when the next eruption is due makes it easy …