Travel Tips

29/06/2007

When traveling it invariably pays to try and get a background on the people and the culture of places you are planning to visit. Even spending a few hours learning some basic words and phrases will make communicating easier and will earn respect from the locals. more »

29/06/2007

In a lot of countries you will find hustlers who will usually try and drag you off to their brothers shop or show you some sight or sell you some ‘trinket’. This is a real problem in tourist areas but you might come across the problem elsewhere. more »

29/06/2007

One of the enduring realities of travelling is the concern of dispossession, whether it is insured or not it will invariably have a negative impact on your trip. Awareness and a few tried and tested tips may help avert any potential problems and put your mind at ease. more »

29/06/2007

Planning to shop before you leave Australia?
Don’t forget to claim your GST. more »

29/06/2007

Some trips can turn sour if you forget to pack some of the potential travel ‘lifesavers’. As travellers kick off their vacations, they often forget to pack items that may make their trips safer and more effortless more »

28/06/2007

Be careful when you brag about the great deal you got on your airfare because you may be forced to eat your words. more »

13/06/2007

This is one of those questions that should always enter your mind when you are planning a trip. You have just spent months planning your trip to Patagonia, Romania or Nigeria and having spent big money for airfares and transfers, so getting sick ranks high on the list of things you don't want to do while you are travelling. more »

12/06/2007

The Australian Government's travel advisory and consular assistance service. more »

10/06/2007

A handy packing list to help you pack your stuff for the trip. more »