Travel Journal
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Australia Is Scrapping the Paper Arrival Card
The paper incoming passenger card is being replaced by a digital Australia Travel Declaration you fill in before you fly. Here's how it works and when it reaches your airport.
13 July 2026 · 3 min read
GuidesWhy the Best Hotel Rates Are Hidden Behind a Login
Membership travel clubs, Closed User Groups, and the reason the cheapest price on a hotel room is often one you will never see on Google.
28 July 2026 · 5 min read
DestinationsChasing Winter Sun: Where Aussies Actually Go in August
August is the coldest, greyest stretch of the Australian year. Here's where to point yourself for guaranteed sun, and when each spot is actually at its best.
8 July 2026 · 4 min read
DestinationsFive Cities in China Worth the Flight
Australians can enter China visa-free until the end of 2026. Here are five cities that make the 9-hour flight worth booking.
29 June 2026 · 9 min read
GuidesHow to Book a Hotel Without Overpaying
The actual mechanics of hotel pricing, and why the rate you see first is almost never the best one available.
22 June 2026 · 4 min read
DestinationsMelbourne for People Who Don't Live There
A local's guide for visitors. Where to stay, what to eat, and what's actually worth queuing for.
21 June 2026 · 5 min read
DestinationsGold Coast Without the Theme Parks
There's more to the Gold Coast than Dreamworld and Surfers Paradise. Here's how to do it properly.
20 June 2026 · 4 min read
DestinationsBali Beyond the Beach Club
Skip the influencer circuit. Here's where to eat, stay and spend your time in Bali if you actually want to enjoy yourself.
19 June 2026 · 4 min read
NewsWelcome to the BookingClub Journal
Why we started a members-only travel club, and what you can expect to read here: honest travel writing, real deals, and the stories behind our monthly prize draws.
19 June 2026 · 1 min read
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