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Pets on planes could be a new issue for Australians to deal with.

What Aussie flyers need to know about the new ‘pets in cabins’ rules

Changes are afoot for pet owners and those who’d rather not share the skies with dogs and cats. So how will the proposed new scheme work?

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Navigating Indian train travel is a rite of passage.

From Delhi belly to haggling: What first-timers need to know about India

India can be as vibrant and soul-filling as it can be terrifying and maddening. Here’s how to ensure your first visit goes smoothly.

  • by Nina Karnikowski
In some parts of Europe such as southern Italy, it’s easier to drive.

Trains v cars: Which is the better option for travelling in Europe?

There are arguments for and against road and rail travel, but it all depends on your circumstances. Here’s what you need to know.

  • by Brian Johnston
Mobile apps can help you travel smarter.

Twenty must-have travel apps to download before your next holiday

Forget bulky guidebooks and single-purpose gadgets. Load up your device with these useful tools to travel smarter on your next holiday abroad.

  • by Craig Grannell
Splitting finances can be awkward when travelling in a group.

Travelling in a group? How to make splitting bills less awkward

Restaurants, hotels, bars, taxis – most of these will not split a bill. So how do you ensure everyone pays their fair share on a group holiday?

  • by Ben Groundwater
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Travelling with carry-on only means you’re already on your way to the hotel while others wait at the carousel.

Ten essential travel skills worthy of their own gold medals

From beating the carry-on luggage limit to the perfect travelator dismount, if travel was an Olympic sport, these would be the events.

  • by Riley Wilson
Driving in Japan is a lot less challenging - and expensive - than you think.

Heading to Japan? The other form of transport to consider

Don’t be blinkered by Japan’s famed train system: there are good reasons to drive, and you might find it easier than you imagine.

  • by Brian Johnston
Choose your cruise as a solo traveller.

Avoid the ‘single supplement’: How to cruise solo without paying twice the price

Cruising solo can be better, cheaper and smarter – here’s how to make the most of a solo cruise.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Board some of Europe’s most scenic railways with a Eurail pass, including Jungfrau.

Six perks of a Eurail pass most travellers overlook

Think a Eurail pass is just about trains? Think again: six money-saving perks to bookmark for a Euro summer.

  • by Natasha Bazika
Being robbed while on holiday can be a traumatic experience.
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Here’s what to do if you’re robbed overseas (I speak from experience)

As we crossed an intersection in a chic, vibrant neighbourhood, a man jumped off a motorbike and literally onto the back of my travelling companion.

  • by Katie Dundas