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Your sense of taste is affected by altitude, so choose your meals accordingly (if you have options).

The food that tastes best (and worst) on board planes

We could improve our enjoyment of airline meals by making wiser choices about what to eat when the trolley comes around.

  • by Brian Johnston
Some countries require you to have several blank pages in your passport as an entry requirement.

Beware this trap with your passport next time you travel

I had the opportunity for a trip to South-East Asia at short notice. But when I checked the entry requirements, I realised I had a problem.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Viking doesn’t take under-18s.

Be warned: This type of cruising is not for kids (with a few exceptions)

Taking kids on a river cruise is perhaps a mistake, but there are some exceptions.

  • by Brian Johnston
The beautiful and unique landscape of coastal Oahu, Hawaii and the Kualoa Ranch where Jurassic Park was filmed as shot from an altitude of about 1000 feet over the Pacific Ocean. tra15-rants
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How to travel on a budget in this wallet-busting paradise

Holiday in Hawaii? Don’t shell out too much; there’s more aloha, less moolah, with these money-saving Hawaii hacks.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
The remote work dream… this lifestyle is only possible if the location is suitable.

Does your dream destination actually suit remote work?

If you’re planning to join the ranks of self-employed, digital nomads, you’ll need to consider more than just beaches and coffee shops.

  • by Rosalyn Page
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You can fly Emirates business class to Europe at a bargain price from Manila.

Want to save a fortune on business class? Choose the right stopover

Choosing the right Asian city for a stopover to Europe can deliver business class fares that seem almost too good to be true.

  • by Michael Gebicki
The day you choose to fly can have a bit impact on how much you pay.

Change your flight by one day and you could save a fortune

If you’re looking to save dollars and are flexible with time, it really does pay to fly on certain days of the week.

  • by Brian Johnston
Don’t get caught out by resort fees charged in US hotels.

Don’t get caught out by these hidden charges at US hotels

Beware when booking hotel rooms in America. You might be charged a hefty surprise fee on checkout in one of the industry’s most outrageous tricks.

  • by Brian Johnston
The Xplorer regional train in NSW.

Is there an Australian equivalent of a Eurail train pass? Sort of

There’s nothing more fun than a rail pass, and Australians may be surprised to learn that it’s possible to travel that way in our own country. Here’s how.

  • by Tim Richards
European river cruise essentials.

The absolute must-bring items for a European river cruise

Knowing what to pack ensures you don’t find yourself with too much luggage and contents that never see the light of day.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes