According to SkyTrax in 2024 the three big alliances were ranked as follows; Star; One World; Sky Team; I have been in a number of airline frequent flyer programs over my travels and am currently involved in Star (through Lufthansa) One World (through Qantas) and SkyTeam (through Virgin) My Preference One World through Qantas is … Continue reading Which Frequent Flyer Membership?
It is common for dentists to have some of these toothpaste samples at reception. They are great for travel as one of these tubes is enough to clean my teeth twice a day for 2 weeks. It doesn't take up much room in my toilet bag. I make sure that I pick up a tube … Continue reading Free Travel Toothpaste
Like many in Australia, since COVID, I have become used to rarely using cash. It has been 'Tap and Go' for small amounts and only needing a PIN for larger amounts. That does not always work in many countries! You Might Have Problems Many developing countries tend to be cash based. I have recently not … Continue reading Cash – Still Important For Travellers
I had wanted to do a rail tour of Switzerland for many years. We finally got the chance in 2024. Booking After looking round at some options we decided to book with the Swiss Travel Centre. They have a range of different self guided tours on the STC Website and as part of their services … Continue reading Swiss Rail Tour
Have you ever had trouble comunicating to the locals you want the toilet? If you live in Australia like me you will be familiar with 'Dunny', but here are some of the names I have found other countries use: Wash room - Europe Rest Room, or John - USA Pissoir (a Urinal) - France Loo … Continue reading Names for the Toilet
I frequently see lists of Items you need to take with you mention 'Travel Irons' or 'Travel Steamers'. I wonder if it is anything to do with the fact they are interested in getting kickbacks from Amazon! We did have a travel iron around 40 years ago and after taking it with us several times … Continue reading You Don’t Need a Travel Iron
Travel long enough and most of us make this type of mistake. A few years ago I was flying through London. Only problem was I didn't realise until the plane landed . . . . I was landing at Heathrow, and flying out of Gatwick. It was lucky I had a transfer time of just … Continue reading Transit Stops – Check the Airport!
I used to find the security routine easy pre COVID. Since I returned to travel the huge increase in Body Scanners has caused me to change my routine. Metal Detector Security It used to be simple: Have a belt with a plastic buckle Already have coins, gold chain, pens, phone and keys in my jacket … Continue reading Body Scanners
