Top 5 Tips for Going Backpacking Solo Written by Tracey Bell Travelling solo can be one of life’s most eye-opening, mind-expanding, joyful experiences. This article will give you some suggestions to overcome the trepidation you may experience, especially as a woman, when deciding to venture forth on your own. The best advice: Go for it! 5 Ways To Set Yourself…
Written by Tracey Bell The websites and applications recommended in this article can help you plan your travel, from finding low-cost flights to planning your budget, booking excellent accommodation and, most importantly, having fun on the road. SkyScanner Benefit: Allows you to compare flexible dates very easily so you can find the best days to fly. Description: SkyScanner is a…
Written by Khahn Tran Pristine beaches, white sandy shores, friendly locals and a wide array of tasty food, there’s no wonder why Samui has become a popular destination amongst travellers of all kinds, young and old, adult and child, family and solo travellers. There is something for everyone on this little Thai island. But sometimes, you just need to relax…
6 Tips For Babymoon Adventures Written By Lyn Mitchell Babymoons are becoming increasingly popular in Australia and can represent a great opportunity for partners to connect before two becomes three. According to research, the second trimester is considered the best time to take a babymoon and for many mums-to-be, this will fall between May and July, given October is the…
Written by Tracey Bell There seems to be a common misperception that Africa should be a cheap holiday destination, and many are shocked when presented with a quote for their safari. This article investigates the reasons why Kenya is expensive for travellers and offers some tips on how to reduce your costs and still enjoy your safari. For decades, the…
Written by Kevin Kapusi Starow Moree is situated in the north-western NSW wheat belt and is well known for its hot artesian spas throughout the country. You certainly get a strong sense of community there, as we did while attending the 2015 Moree On A Plate festival which was blessed with an amazingly happy sky this year. The event attracts…
Written by Tracy Bell Gone are the days when “Safari” was only for the elite of Britain’s colonial population. Nowadays the Dark Continent is accessible to anyone on any budget. And it is no longer about hunting or simply wildlife spotting. Increasingly, travellers are looking for ways to connect with people, to find out how other cultures live, what they…
Turn 20 Days Into 52 Days Of Holidays This post was written by Peter Horsfield, as such, they are his personal views. As a financial planner for the last 20 years, planning is now well and truly part of my DNA. And between you and me, once you know the core fundamentals about money planning; working with numbers, projections, legislations and…
Practical security advice for your African holiday How To Stay Safe Travelling Africa Written by Tracey Bell With an average of four and a half million tourists arriving each year (that is pure tourists, excludes business travellers and diaspora visiting family), tourism is the number one industry for many African nations, and vital to their economies. However, the “Dark Continent”…
Top 3 Tips For Choosing a Holiday Destination Written by Tracy Bell How to Start – Choosing a Holiday Destination The world was my oyster – I could go anywhere! But the overload of information and pressure of deciding where to go made this freedom quite daunting. I had a rough itinerary, but through my travels, I learnt to leave…
6 Ideas For A Volunteer Holiday Written by Tracey Bell “Voluntourism” is fast becoming the trend for both young and old travelers who want to experience the culture of their destination in depth and spend more time engaging with local people. It has also been a source of controversial reports regarding the impact on communities and the potential for exploitation…
Written by Tracey Bell East Africa is such an exciting destination for families, with plenty of activities and experiences to give you and your children lasting memories. There’s no denying that it is a more challenging destination than most, but if your children are aged from around nine years (so they can engage with and remember the experience) it can…
