Savvy traveller
How to travel on a luxury ship for half the price
Want to try a new cruise line or sample the high life on a luxury ship at below regular cost? A repositioning cruise might bag you a bargain-price holiday.
- by Brian Johnston
The problem with knife shopping in Japan
It’s not so much finding one to buy, but deciding which of the myriad of options to purchase.
- by Ben Groundwater
Why youth hostels aren’t just for the young
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly hotel alternative, a new-style hostel could be the answer. Just do your research.
- by Ben Groundwater
Avoid the rip-offs: How to eat well in Europe on the cheap
Although exchange rates work against us, you can still save on meals in Europe without having to sacrifice enjoyable restaurant experiences.
- by Brian Johnston
Yes, you can do a road trip using an electric car. Here’s how
If, with the best eco-friendly intentions, you want to rent an electric vehicle, here’s what you need to know – and some of the best places to go.
- by Brian Johnston
Here’s what to do with your thousands of travel photos
Yes, you have a lot of photos. But do you ever look at them? Or are they languishing in the ether, lost in your iCloud, never to be appreciated again?
- by Ben Groundwater
This is the hotel equivalent of business class
Club (or executive) rooms give you access to perks and facilities unavailable to regular guests. But are they worth the extra price?
- by Brian Johnston
Ten things to do before you take your phone overseas
Travelling overseas is a sure-fire way to run into security and other problems with your mobile. Here are 10 ways to protect your device.
- by Rosalyn Page
How to make the most of travelling by river
Boutique-hotel amenities and glorious landscapes that slide by without your having to exert the slightest effort.
- by Brian Johnston
$6600 v $127: How to travel Europe’s spectacular train routes on the cheap
The Orient-Express takes you from Paris to Venice for $6600 but you can make the same rail journey in a sleeper for about $127.
- by Brian Johnston