Travel

Baggage piles up at Roissy Airport outside Paris. Photo: EPA-EFE

How to pack light and avoid lost or delayed baggage this summer

Post-pandemic staff shortages and a busier-than-expected summer season are causing chaos at airports. We asked experts for some tips to help you pack light and fit everything for your holiday in a carry-on bag.

23 Jul 2022 - 5:15PM
Fuel surcharges for domestic flights in mainland China have increased tenfold since February as oil prices have been rapidly rising globally. Photo: EPA-EFE

‘I felt cheated’: China fliers balk at tenfold surge in fuel surcharge

As oil prices head skyward, some fuel surcharges on flights in China are now nearly as much as the base fare of the flight itself, and thrifty travellers are seeking alternative transport to save money.

20 Jul 2022 - 5:55AM
Travellers queue for self check-in before departure at Changi International Airport in Singapore on April 1, 2022. Singapore has reopened its land and air borders to travellers fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 coronavirus. Photo: AFP

Singapore aims to be Asia’s busiest airport as Hong Kong delays easing travel curbs

Singapore was among the first in Asia to ease travel restrictions by establishing vaccinated travel lanes, while travel in Hong Kong has slowed to a trickle.

18 Apr 2022 - 9:09AM
Sure, you know HOW to put this on, but do you know why you do it like that?

8 secret safety features you didn’t know existed on an aeroplane

What do Nasa, William Shatner and night flights have in common? They all play a part in avoiding air travel mishaps

18 Mar 2020 - 8:00AM
Odds are your flight won't be this empty, so take these precautions to say safe.

How to stay healthy on flights amid the coronavirus epidemic

As Covid-19 continues to spread, here are 12 expert tips from medical professionals to help you avoid catching an infectious disease

7 Mar 2020 - 6:58PM
Aeroplanes are famously dirty, but there are tricks to avoid the germs

10 tips to avoid getting sick when travelling on a flight

22 Jan 2020 - 8:15PM
Did you have a favourite travel destination in the past decade?

The 9 hottest international destinations of the last decade: Australia, Peru and beyond

Whether they were inspired by Game of Thrones to visit Dubrovnik, or following Barack Obama to Vietnam for the perfect noodles, travellers made these countries the places to be over the last 10 years.

5 Jan 2020 - 9:00AM
Who knows what your airmiles could do for you!

How to avoid losing expiring airline miles – no flying necessary

Keep those valuable frequent flier points, but don’t become a miles millionaire

1 Jan 2020 - 8:00AM
Trees need protecting for the health of the planet, as well as the safety of its biodiversity. Photo: Volcanoes Safaris

Combine your travel with tree planting and help tackle the climate crisis

17 Dec 2019 - 8:00AM
If you’re looking for old-world charm to go with your book shopping, Daunt Books is the place. Photo: Carly Adlington/Daunt Books

The best bookstores in London for every interest and budget

The British capital is the centre of the English-speaking literary world, and its selection of unique places to buy books is befitting a city of such a status

11 Dec 2019 - 8:00AM
Don't let laundry issues derail your holiday!

The best way to deal with laundry emergencies when you travel

Read this before you leave home and your dirty clothes should be less of a problem while on holiday.

9 Dec 2019 - 8:00AM
Learn to throw pots or myriad other things on your next vacation

The best arts and crafts classes for travellers

Do more with your next overseas holiday, and learn a new DIY skill from traditional artisans.

4 Dec 2019 - 8:00AM
The town of Dubrovnik in Croatia has become a tourist Mecca since it featured as King's Landing in Game of Thrones

Dubrovnik has so much more to offer than Game of Thrones fandom thrills

Sure, it was the location for the capital of Westeros, but the fascinating capital of Croatia has far more going on once you’ve had your fandom thrills.

30 Nov 2019 - 9:00AM
The main gate of the German Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim, Poland. Photo: EPA-EFE

Behaviour matters when it comes to dark tourism

31 Oct 2019 - 12:54PM
Being a flight attendant can be exhausting, especially if travellers don't know these six things.

6 things flight attendants want to tell you but can’t

These airline staff share some secrets that will make their lives easier, which in turn means a smoother journey for you

25 Oct 2019 - 8:00AM
European cities like Rome have a certain added charm as autumn arrives.

Want to travel to Europe? Autumn is the best time to visit

Quite apart from better weather and fewer tourists, you’re likely to get a better deal on airfares

12 Oct 2019 - 8:30AM
Solo travel can be an empowering experience.

7 tips for solo travel inspired by a trip to Tokyo

11 Oct 2019 - 11:20AM
7 tips and tricks to help you stay safe and travel smart the next time you go abroad

7 tips and tricks to help you stay safe and travel smart the next time you go abroad

Going on holiday overseas can be an enriching and super fun experience, but you still need to put your safety first.

11 Oct 2019 - 8:00AM
11 travel hacks to keep you organised and stress-free on vacation

11 travel hacks to keep you organised and stress-free on vacation

Make your holiday a breeze with these tips and tricks so you can focus on exploring new places and making unforgettable memories.

18 Oct 2019 - 6:40PM
Follow these simple rules, and you’ll avoid the dreaded post-trip, zombie-like state

How to avoid jet lag – or at least make it a less debilitating part of your travel

30 Sep 2019 - 12:16PM