Travel Organisation Tips: How to Stay Neat and Tidy
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Travel Organisation Tips: How to Stay Neat and Tidy

When you travel you are supposed to be excitedly exploring new places or taking time out to relax.  But if you keep coming back to your accommodation that looks like a bomb has gone off, then how can you possibly focus on enjoying the experience?  Essentially you can’t.  What you need is a neat and…

How to Find Accommodation that’s Right for You and Your Budget

How to Find Accommodation that’s Right for You and Your Budget

When I discover a new place to visit I am so excited about the prospect of exploring all these new sites.  But like you, as the idea of a new travel destination starts to become reality, the research starts to become overwhelming with the number of choices you are faced. One of the most essentials…

The Pre-Travel Checklist PDF: Things to Do Before You Travel

The Pre-Travel Checklist PDF: Things to Do Before You Travel

You’ve spent months planning, researching and booking your trip.  Now as the final few months and weeks wiz by, the worry of what to do before you travel builds. I am going to share with you my pre-travel checklist that I use on every trip thereby helping you to navigate all the things to do…

The Must-Have International Travel Document Checklist: with Printable PDF
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The Must-Have International Travel Document Checklist: with Printable PDF

As many of us are now booking our international travel online, it is up to us to ensure we have the correct travel documentation.  If you use a travel agent they should be directing you to have the correct documents – but ultimately it is still up to you to have the right international travel documents. …

6 Hidden Travel Costs: So You Don’t Blow Your Travel Budget
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6 Hidden Travel Costs: So You Don’t Blow Your Travel Budget

I love to travel – no secret there.  I am sure you love to travel as well.  But how well do you plan your travel budget?  Are you prepared for all the travel costs? You take the time to plan the basics of your trip.  You need to research your travel plans to the nth degree,…

Travel Luggage: Tips for Choosing the Best for You
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Travel Luggage: Tips for Choosing the Best for You

When it comes to choosing the best travel luggage to buy there is no one size fits all. Finding the right luggage or suitcase is personal.  I have found that my choices for travel bag styles have altered over the years, according to my travel needs.  When I took a road trip around Australia, I…

10. Useful Gifts for Backpackers and Nomads
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10. Useful Gifts for Backpackers and Nomads

Do you have a budding globetrotter in your family circle?  Are you looking for gift ideas for backpackers to wish them a bon voyage or for Christmas, birthday or graduation present? Usually, the first-time traveller is desperate for money.  But point them towards this guide to save money for travel and instead buy them a really…

5 Steps on How to Research Travel Destinations
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5 Steps on How to Research Travel Destinations

Researching a travel destination can seem overwhelming. Which attractions are the best to visit, how are you going to get around, which is the best location to stay at, let alone which accommodation to book, and not to mention booking flights, car hire and train trips. There’s so much to plan before you book a…

6 Reasons Why Travel Insurance is Necessary

6 Reasons Why Travel Insurance is Necessary

You’ve just booked your holiday vacation.  You’re excited and can’t wait to go.  But there’s one more thing to do before you can tick off “√ booked travel plans”.  It’s to purchase travel insurance.  The sooner you buy your travel insurance the sooner your entire trip is covered. You may be thinking, but why do I…

6 Fun Penang Family Resorts in Batu Ferringhi
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6 Fun Penang Family Resorts in Batu Ferringhi

Penang is one of my favourite family holiday destinations in South East Asia.  There are just so many things to do in Penang.  Plus there is a good variety of fun family Penang hotels.  My favourite area within Penang to stay is along the northern beach of Batu Ferringhi.  Most of the resorts along Batu Ferringhi were built…

How to Choose the Safest Type of Travel Wallet for Your Trip

How to Choose the Safest Type of Travel Wallet for Your Trip

You’ve saved up for your vacation.  Planned which method to take and access your money whilst overseas.  Now you need to choose a travel wallet that suits your travel style. When travelling, you need to be mindful of protecting your travel money.  That is, preventing somebody from picking your pockets, snatching your bag or scanning your…

4 Best Ways to Take and Access Money Overseas

4 Best Ways to Take and Access Money Overseas

Back in the early 1990’s when I  backpacked around Europe the main ways to take and access your travel money abroad were cash, a traveller’s cheque and putting your credit card into debit. These days traveller’s cheques are no longer in use and the banks charge hefty fees for each withdrawal you make through your…

The Complete Cottage Packing List for Self Catering Holiday

The Complete Cottage Packing List for Self Catering Holiday

Space, or lack thereof.  It’s the one big problem with luxury hotel accommodation.  And one of the big reasons we have come to embrace self-catered rental accommodation with their separate bedrooms, lounge room and kitchen, there’s space for everyone. The Collins Dictionary defines self-catering as, “If you go on a self-catering holiday or you stay…

Where Should I Vacation: How to Find a Travel Destination

Where Should I Vacation: How to Find a Travel Destination

You have the itch to explore the world.  You’ve got your annual leave booked.  You’ve set up a savings plan to travel.  Now you’re wondering where should I travel? The ideal vacation travel destination is different for everybody.  What sounds like a great adventure for a young single, sounds like a total nightmare for a…