Mamamia's Travel Concierge

Honest reviews, packing hacks and must-go destinations.

Alix Nicholson

Mamamia’s Managing Editor never met a holiday she didn’t like. She’s particularly partial to a cocktail on a golden sandy beach.

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Charlotte Begg

Mamamia’s morning editor and senior lifestyle writer, whose three favourite things are fashion, food and travel.

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Laura Jackel

Mamamia’s resident parenting writer and mum-of-two. She loves covering all things motherhood, mid-life and more.

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Stacey Hicks

Mamamia’s Content Manager. Obsessed with island holidays and fruity cocktails. Always on the hunt for toddler-friendly locations.

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Evie Farrell

Solo parent and full-time travel writer behind @mumpacktravel encouraging women and mums to see the world.

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Planning a trip to Tasmania? Here's a budget (and kid) friendly itinerary.

'Our romantic getaway got crashed by our kids. Here's the itinerary that kept us all happy.'

Why you should skip Santorini and head to this Greek island instead.

'I live with my phone glued to my hand. This coastal destination less than 3 hours away changed that.'

Valentina Todoroska

'Hear me out, Brisbane is the ultimate girls' weekend destination.'

The airplane aisle-seat hack you'll wish you knew about sooner.

'I worked for the airline industry for 3 years and this is my no. 1 flying hack.'

Shannen Findlay

'I've been to 195 countries. These are my top 5.'

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'I went to Istanbul for the first time. Here are 5 things to know before you go.'

'I barely slept and I couldn't afford to eat.' The reality of moving overseas to chase a dream.

Sarah Jane Collins

The travel packing hack that never fails.

The rise of 'hush trips'.

'I found the perfect cure for burnout, just 2 hours' drive from Sydney.'

The best girls' trip accommodation options only a short(ish) drive from Sydney.

'I followed my dream of moving interstate. Unpacking one particular box led to a meltdown.'

Josie Rozenberg-Clarke

Travellers heading to Bali now have a tax to pay.

'I just had a staycation 10 minutes' drive from my house.'

'I just sailed with 7600 people on the world's biggest cruise ship. Here's what it was really like.'

'How I travel to Thailand and only spend $30 a day.'

Shannen Findlay

‘Travelling is the absolute worst. Hear me out before you get angry with me.’

'I went on a cruise with my extended family of 17. Here's how it went.'

Just a short(ish) drive from Sydney is the most underrated foodie destination.

A cat, a used condom and the other weird stuff people have left at their holiday rentals.

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14 Airbnbs that’ll make you feel like you’re in Bali… without leaving your state.

'You don’t need to go off the beaten path.' People share their unpopular travel opinions.

'I just took my 3 kids to Japan. Here's what I wish I knew before we left.'

Alex Whittington

This couple sold everything to go on a 3-year cruise. The only thing missing was the ship.

Packing Hacks

Exactly how to pack the perfect 7kg carry on bag that'll make it through airport weigh ins.

Handy travel info: The little-known rules and tips when it comes to carry-on luggage.

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Going away? 15 incredibly useful packing hacks every traveller needs to know.

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15 incredibly simple packing hacks that will make travelling so much easier.

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This easy packing hack will ensure your toiletries never spill in your suitcase ever again.

Terrible at packing a suitcase? These military tips will help you nail it.

How to pack a suitcase to arrive with uncrumpled clothes.

Editor’s Picks: Your weekend away packing guide.

How to pack two weeks' worth of clothes into your carry-on bag.

Brittany Stewart

The 6 multi-tasking products you need to pack for your summer holiday.

How to pack like a pro – from someone who knows.

'I asked a man to stop tapping his foot mid-flight. When we landed, police were waiting.'

10 Aussies share the lengths they went to for 'that' Instagrammable holiday shot.

Here's exactly how to get the baby bassinet on a plane, according to an airline.

Holidays

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'I just got back from my first sober holiday. Here's how it changed my trip.'

Almost half the men surveyed think they could land a passenger plane. Experts disagree.

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Overseas destination dupes that are just a short trip from your capital city.

'I took 2 kids under 6 to Uluṟu. Here's the itinerary that kept us all happy.'

Eliza Sorman Nilsson

'I just came back from Seoul and it's the budget-friendly destination you didn't know you needed.'

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Destination dupes and 'set-jetting': Meet the biggest travel trends of 2024.

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