Brett Ray - Travel

@caldarone_al @Mr_Husky1 I’m Australian. If we are paying a bill we call someone amd they bring over the credit card machine amd we pay. The minimum wage for a waiter would be in $usd17.13. We would never tip 20% on the total bill. NEVER.

@Mr_Husky1 You did what I would do . I never leave money on the table, no matter how small. I’ve had the money snatched up by others at tables near by, even if it’s just the tip. I hate when the waitstaff doesn’t return.

I’m usually a strong tipper. I respect the work and understand how tough restaurant jobs can be—but tipping is still tied to service. Tonight started off rough. I walked in, waited at a “please wait to be seated” sign, and got no acknowledgment. Eventually, I had to ask if they were even seating people. I got seated, ordered, food came out, and yes—the server checked in. But when it came time to leave, everything fell apart. I had cash ready—a $20 and a $10—and planned to ask for $5 back, leaving about a $7 tip on an $18 tab. I know I’m a one-top, so I try to tip a little extra to make up for it. The check gets dropped… and then nothing. No follow-up, no effort to close it out. I’m just sitting there, clearly ready to pay and leave. At a certain point, I’m not going to wait indefinitely just to hand someone a bigger tip. Total was $18.36. I left $20 and walked out. That’s not about being cheap—it’s about not being stuck waiting just to pay. If it takes longer to close out than it did to eat, something’s off. Take care of your customers, and they’ll take care of you.

@belinduhpyne Plus Australian Wines are at a much better price ice point than the USA. I’m visiting Capetown at the moment. Wine here is delicious and well priced 😊

Haven’t had a decent wine in nearly two weeks. It’s so good to be back in SA. We have the best wine in the world 🍷 x

@mattjcan Believe it. She’s not in touch with the Australia of 2026. Only trying to sell anger, division and trying to make people, THE other. Australia is better than that.

I can't believe Moira Deeming wasn't picked to continue her amazing work. Regardless of the result she is so brave and such an inspiration to so many. I hope she has much more to give to Australian political life. We need more people with her courage and integrity.

@DrDunnyKruger @rachelbaxendale It’s all they have. Good news stories do not appear on the front of print media or on the X. Just for clicks, I wish we could just see some more good news. 😊

@rachelbaxendale Finding the worst in every positive gesture? You must be absolutely fucking awful to live with.

The Victorians most adversely affected by high fuel prices don’t have access to public transport. Now their taxes will be subsidising tens of millions in free fares for those who do have the option of public transport. #springst

@riyazz_ai Can you please show the exact flights you got for $135 compared to $880 plus. Thanks in advance 😊

🚨 BREAKING: That’s why airlines hate the new Claude update… 🚨 BREAKING: That’s why airlines hate the new Claude update… 🚨 BREAKING: That’s why airlines hate the new Claude update… A trip that should’ve cost $880+… I paid just $135. No points. No airline partnerships. No VPN tricks. Just smart prompts. Here are the 8 exact commands I used to travel like a pro 👇

@TimurNegru @hispanicnomad Brazil is magnificent from South to North, but my ❤️ is in Fortaleza in the Nordeste. Visited Brasil over 30 times and always surprising. 😊

@hispanicnomad very nice! I'm yet to visit Brazil, but the first time I went to Benidorm I thought I was in Miami. Very impressed with those tall buildings accross it's coast and the town itself is modern and well looked after. Although the night life district is shady af.

My retired parents are travelling alone in Brazil 🇧🇷 After a few weeks with me in Montevideo and Buenos Aires, they're making their way back to Spain by boat Yesterday they made it to Balneario Camboriú Their impressions? I'll let my dad explain it myself: "This is like Benidorm but with taller buildings" "Beach is nice and the water is warm - ish, you have all kinds of vendors at the beach but at least they're not annoying. Very nice cable car. I'd definitely retire here" Considering this is their first trip outside of Europe, I'd say that's a success!

@zzarakkk I wear an apple watch, it tells me my heart rate and times things can listen to music. I’m Gay. 🏳️‍🌈

Don't even know how I feel about watches anymore. Go to Dubai mall and every second guy has a richard mille. I'm in a cafe in Moscow and I've just seen an RM67-02. Every dutch dropshipper has a day date now. The Chinese super-clones are indistinguishable from the authentic watches. So on the one hand, most the watches you're seeing are fake, and on the other hand, even if they are real, its just gay now

Here we come JNB. See you in 12 hours. Been a great flight from Mel to HKG.

@AiWithSaira Can you show me the receipts please. Original booking window at $879, then what you bought at $299. To have this be believable. 😊

THAT'S WHY AIRLINES HATE CLAUDE 4.6 Flight for $879. I paid $299. No points. No affiliations. No VPN. Here are 8 prompts I used to travel like a pro↓

@morgfair That’s our Sydney. Beautiful 😊

It was! I loved Australia!

Very happy to be making a delicious Toastie in the @Qantas Business lounge. A tastier selection of fillings. Ham, Cheese and Tomato. Watching you @VirginAustralia Bring back the ham.

Melbourne you have been fabulous. We love and will see you soon. #melbourne #travel #brettrayptm

@MrDamianKing @IngoBkk We are sering the prices increase due to lack of availability and the fuel surcharge. 😊

@IngoBkk A flight from London to Bangkok has more than doubled.

Ticket prices are truly through the roof. We just paid dearly for two rounders to Zurich in April🇨🇭😝

@chefsevenn Noite. Portuguese word for night.

Can you think of a better name?

This is great lighting and I enjoy flying with @MAS #737 #mas

@optimistictory I like them when we can order our own things and pay for our own. Not a fan of when it’s one order and 1 person has to do all the work.

Dear restaurant owners: We all hate the QR code menus. Stop. -everyone

@TimurNegru I love seeing them. Please keep doing it 😊

So ya’ll tired of beautiful European properties or should I keep posting more bangers? 🤔

@pittworldwide A bit slow at first, but then I binged it over 2 days.

@BrettRRay Not yet - good?

House to myself for four days this weekend after 6 weeks of in-laws staying(!), wedding at home etc and I’m dying of excitement.

@BradJamin3 @GetRealNowAus I’m more curious about your endgame with this and replying to every comment. I’ve enjoyed reading the replies form everyone and your comments too. 😊