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Travel Tips

Over the years I’ve learned a thing or two that really helps me when I travel.

While my main style of travel is budget, I prefer to say I like “value for money” travel rather straight budget travel, because I believe splurging on those amazing experiences is what it’s all about. I have been known to fly first class, then stay at a hostel!

Here is where you will find the hints and tips that allow me to travel cheaper for longer, while still doing some amazing things.

How to Plan your Gap Year Itinerary

Itinerary Planning

If you are anything like me when I decided to take a gap year, all …

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Best Books for Budget Travellers

Best Books for Budget Travel

We all love to dream of travel, but the common belief is that travel is …

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Long Haul Flight Essentials for Carry On Only Budget Airlines

Long haul flight essentials

As an Australian, almost every time I leave the country I need to fly long …

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Group Tour vs Independent Travel: Which is Better?

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When planning a trip, one of the biggest decisions is whether to join a group …

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A Step by Step Guide to Planning Your Trip

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You have just decided to go on your first international trip – but now what? …

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What Staying in a Hostel is Really Like for a Gen Xer

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We get to a certain age and hostel life no longer appeals to us. Who …

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10 Essential Items for Easier Long Term Travel

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It’s always a big thing when you are taking a gap year. You are about …

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How to get Foreign Currency for your Travels

How to get foreign currency

“I am going to Europe. Should I take USD (or AUD, CAD, SGD etc) with …

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Best Way to Earn Qantas Points – Without Getting on a Plane

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Did you know you can earn more than enough Qantas points to fly without even …

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