Category: Travel Planning
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Why you should drop everything to travel in your 20s
In my early 20s, I worked as a travel agent in my home town of Hobart, Tasmania. One time, I had a female customer in her mid-30s take a seat at my desk. She asked me about booking a trip to New Zealand for herself and her friend, who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.…
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Travel hacking tips: Here’s how I booked a trip to Colombia for only $350
I read through plenty of articles on travel hacking, without being able to action what I was learning. It’s a sad fact that Australians just don’t get the same great credit card deals that Americans do. The idea of getting a credit card that actually gave me points that I could convert to money for travel…
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8 important things I learned while living abroad in the US
My first trip to the US was for my 21st birthday. I booked tickets (for me and my ex-boyfriend) to spend a few weeks exploring the southwest. We did a 10-day tour from Los Angeles to San Francisco, which gave us the chance to party in Las Vegas and explore some of the country’s national parks. I…
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5 genius ways to collect souvenirs like a minimalist
If you want to reduce your material possessions but don’t want to stop collecting memories, here are 5 genius ways to collect souvenirs like a minimalist!
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How to take advantage of flight delays and cancellations
Most airlines aren’t required to give you compensation for delayed or cancelled flights, but depending on the circumstances, you might be able to get a few freebies – here’s how to take advantage of flight delays and cancellations!
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Don’t Panic! What to do if you get sick on your trip
If you get sick while travelling, don’t panic! I’ve put together a survival guide outlining what to do if you get sick on your trip.
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How to be a more sustainable traveller
As travellers, we have a responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint when we’re not at home. Here’s a few things that you can do to travel AND save the environment!
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5 ways to make your trip as cheap as possible
There are a number of things we can do to make sure our wallets aren’t left empty because of travel. Here are the steps I take when I travel to make every trip a cheap trip!
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How to move to another country (without freaking out)
Our first overseas move was scary and intimidating, but it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. If you’re thinking about moving abroad any time soon, here’s my tips on how to move to another country without freaking out!
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How to carbon offset your flights
Here are 3 damn good reasons to carbon offset your flights, and the steps to go about doing it.