Michael Gebicki
The Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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How much time do you really need between flights?
Airlines are still grappling with staff shortages, with delayed flights and slow baggage handling between connecting flights among the consequences. → Read More
Australians to be charged a fee to enter the UK
While you can still arrive at Heathrow, flash your Aussie passport and head off to the nearest pub, those days are ending. We’re going to need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. → Read More
How many credit and debit cards do you need overseas?
There’s a perfect minimum when travelling overseas, but there’s nothing wrong with more. → Read More
This is how many credit and debit cards you need overseas
There’s a perfect minimum when travelling overseas, but there’s nothing wrong with more. → Read More
Entering Europe to get more complicated for Australians
At its heart, ETIAS is a visa waiver which will allows citizens of some countries, including Australian passport holders, to enter Europe and travel freely. → Read More
Following these steps could save you heaps in Europe
Filling out a form and keeping your receipts could save you 20 per cent on things you buy on your holiday. → Read More
How to skip immigration queues with this rock star service
Getting through an international terminal at the end of a long flight is one of the worst bits of the flying experience. But this facility can soften the pain. → Read More
‘Could you post a review?’: Why you shouldn’t give five stars
Hotels, tour guides and even waiters will now request you post a review to TripAdvisor, Google or other online sites. → Read More
They’ve got the look: The world’s most beautiful countries named
Turquoise sea lapping on white shores, spectacular mountain peaks or finely presented food - our writers weigh in on what makes a country truly beautiful. → Read More
Which Greek Islands should be on your to-do list?
My first stop on an island-hopping tour out would be Hydra, celebrated as a refuge for writers, poets, musicians and dreamers since the 1970s. → Read More
Why so many flights are being delayed or cancelled
On one day in July, airports around the world notched up more than 25,000 flight delays and 3100 cancellations. → Read More
Airfares in Australia: Are we being ripped off by airlines? What the numbers show
Are Australians paying more to fly than everyone else? → Read More
Family kicked off Qantas flight in Bali: How much power do cabin crew really have over passengers?
An incident on board a Qantas plane in Bali, that has gone viral on TikTok, highlights issues around passenger behaviour and cabin crew authority on flights. → Read More
Beware: Simple mistakes that can get you deported or refused entry to other countries
It's one of the worst things that can happen to a traveller. → Read More
Best time to travel to Europe: With temperatures soaring, this is the season to avoid visiting
European cities were not designed for heat waves. → Read More
Eight Australian airport lounges you can access without flying business class
Relaxing in a lounge is one way to help alleviate the current stressful period of air travel. → Read More
Absence of Chinese airlines in Australia pushes up cost of flights to Europe
Why does a flight to Europe cost so much? Mostly, it's down to China's airlines → Read More
Overtourism and tourist entry fees: The destinations charging visitors to sightsee
One country has a solution to limiting tourist numbers - charging them $500 a day to visit. → Read More
Which business class seats have doors? The new must-have feature for luxury travellers
If your business class seat doesn't have a closing door, you're camping out. → Read More
Hot new destinations Australians can fly to: A guide to the best new airlines and routes
With keen travellers itching to pack their bags, airlines are coming up with inventive ways to get passengers to new destinations. → Read More