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 …
I’m About to Turn 40 and I’m Still Backpacking. Here’s 5 Reasons Why You Should Be Too.
In 2009 I started backpacking and counted every dollar. Dorm beds, overnight buses, meals chosen by price rather than preference. That was the deal and I loved it. Somewhere along …
Quantum of the Seas Review: What to Expect on a South Pacific Cruise Out of Brisbane
Nearly 5,000 passengers, robot bartenders, a skydiving simulator and bumper cars. Quantum of the Seas is not a subtle ship. What Is Quantum of the Seas? Built in 2014 and …
Jetstar Is Changing Its Carry-On Baggage Policy: Here’s What You Need to Know
Jetstar has announced a significant change to its carry-on baggage rules and, predictably, the internet has taken it well. What’s Actually Changing From February 2027, Jetstar is scrapping the existing …