This year Europe has never been closer to Australia. With companies such as Jet Star and Virgin Blue numerous cities worldwide have become just a cheap flight away. One of these remarkable destinations is London, the bubbling center of the United Kingdom.
As in any other metropolis, London is both an adventure and a challenge. The [...]
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Stay Safe in London
Sunday, October 18th, 2009Staying Healthy on International Travels
Sunday, October 18th, 2009Australian people are now able to reach any corner of our blue planet. Some of the appealing destinations include the countries of Asia, Central and Southern America. Unlike continents that are more similar to Australia, with regard to health care, the aforementioned three require you to be prepared when visiting them.
One of the biggest issues [...]
Some Tips and Advice on Singapore
Saturday, October 17th, 2009The city of Singapore is undoubtedly one of the most visited destinations worldwide. Now it has become more accessible to Australian tourists. It is definitely worth visiting and some of Australian airlines offer pretty good deals on it.
If you are looking to have a good time in this metropolis you will not be disappointed. Since [...]
Staying Safe in Bali
Saturday, October 17th, 2009The Indonesian island of Bali has recently become one of the most attractive destinations for Australian tourists. There are plenty of reasons for this: amazing landscapes, exquisite cuisine, rich culture and boisterous modern life. But, you must bear in mind that you need to be safe in order to enjoy this Island of the Gods.
First [...]
Staying Safe on International Travels – Part 2
Saturday, October 17th, 2009One of the best things about airline travel today is that people have the entire world at their feet. It is always great to be able to travel anywhere and now it's even easier and cheaper than ever before. One of the most important things any world traveler should know is how to stay safe.
Every [...]
Staying Safe on International Travels – Part 1
Saturday, October 17th, 2009International travel is getting bigger and bigger. Various countries that were almost inaccessible are nowadays just a few hours away. For Australians, exotic countries of Asia are fresh destinations. But, one must keep in mind that, apart from having a good time, it is important to be safe wherever you go.
Before going anywhere, you have [...]
Top five tips for travelling on a budget – One
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Find a cheap airfare.
When you are backpacking or travelling on a shoestring budget, the first step is to find a cheap airfare to get you to your destination without breaking the bank.
The best way to find cheap airfare is to keep a look out online to find out when any of the major airlines are [...]
Top five tips for travelling on a budget – Two
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Accomplish lightweight travel (Backpackers)
When you are travelling on a budget, you need to make sure that you travel light. Travelling light will not only ensure that you avoid any over-weight baggage fines, but it also means that it is easier for you to carry your bag from place to place as you are carrying, as [...]
Top five tips for travelling on a budget – Three
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Find cheap healthy food in the cities where you visit
So, you are backpacking through cities in Australia, and you are wanting to watch your dollars and cents? Apart from accommodation, most travellers spend the most of their money on food and drinks. There are some easy tips to avoid this, and still eat well.
Find out [...]
Top five tips for travelling on a budget – Four
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Plan and book ahead.
When travelling on a budget the best way to save money is to have a really good plan of what it is you want to do, what you want to see, and to book as much in advance as you can. Backpackers and other hotels will give you a discount booking ahead [...]
Top five tips for travelling on a budget – Five
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Get insurance.
All travellers need insurance, because you need to feel secure that your belongings and most importantly your health will be paid for and taken care of if the unthinkable happens whilst you are travelling. The last thing you want to do is to get sick, or hurt, or have your things stolen and to [...]
10 simple steps to Airplane etiquette.
Tuesday, September 22nd, 20091.It's called deodorant.
Everyone should be aware of body odour… their own. Make sure you wear deodorant, and if you are someone who is prone to odour, bring a change of shirt on a long flight, for your own comfort, and for everyone else's.
2. Kids are kids, give them a break.
Kids will be kids, they get [...]
Flying on a shoe string – the truth about budget flying.
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009With the economic crisis, the purse strings have been tightened all around the world, but here in Australia, for travellers, we are getting some of the best bargains around. Flying both domestically and internationally Australia's choice of budget airlines is only getting bigger, with the recent introduction of Air Asia, taking Australians out of their [...]
5 top tips for travelling with children – 5 (In the City)
Monday, September 21st, 2009When taking kids to the city, keep in mind what activities will interest them. What do your kids like to do? My guess is that a shopping or dining adventure that you might be hanging out for, isn't really going to interest them. Do your research before you get there, have a look on the [...]
5 top tips for travelling with children – 4 (When Camping)
Monday, September 21st, 2009A great way to experience the outback in true Australian style is to take your kids camping. This can be a really fun adventure for the whole family, but there are some things you should keep in mind to make it as easy and stress free as possible.
Get to the camp site with lots of [...]
5 top tips for travelling with children – 3 (On the plane)
Monday, September 21st, 2009Plane trips can be the most stressful part of a holiday with kids, you are stuck in a confined space, and you have to be respectful of the people around you. No one wants to sit on a plane for 8 hours with a kid screaming behind them. So how do you entertain your kids [...]
5 top tips for travelling with children – 2 (In the car)
Monday, September 21st, 2009Long car rides with kids can turn very quickly from a great family road trip to a hellish ride with constant complaining and whining. There are a lot of great places to visit within Australia that you can only get to by car or train, so how can you entertain your kids and keep them [...]
5 top tips for travelling with children – 1 (Planning)
Monday, September 21st, 2009So, you are going on holiday, and you are taking the kids… it doesn't have to be as stressful as everyone says it is. But, to keep it calm and stress free, you are going to have to come to realise that there is a lot of planning that must take place.
Firstly, get your kids [...]
