New smartcard will change how you travel
IT’S being kept firmly under wraps, but ticket machines have begun spitting out a new public transport smartcard.
Money
Why, Melbourne, why?
ITS airport carparking has already been exposed as Australia’s biggest rip-off, and to make matters worse they’ve just jacked up the price on bus travel.
Calls to scrap billion-dollar ‘holiday tax’
THE tax travellers pay simply to leave Australia is now pouring $1 billion each year into government coffers. Now tourism operators say it’s time to give it the chop.
Bribes you’ll probably pay in Bali
IT’S one of Australia’s favourite travel destination, but spend time in Bali and you’re bound to be asked for a bribe by police.
‘This trick saved us $52,000’
A YEAR ago, Rachel and Shaun were in a rut and unable to afford the lifestyle they wanted. So they tried something different.
Travel insurance: Do not be fooled
THINK your holiday is completely covered by travel insurance? Think again. There are a million ways insurers can get out of paying you.
Teenager scams passengers for $240,000
HUNDREDS of passengers have already fallen for this scam. It’s a reminder that if you’re travelling, you need to stay aware of con artists.
‘The scam I never saw coming’
BY the time Wesley realised he’d been conned it was too late. It all started with one seemingly innocent question.
Seven ways to save in New York
PLANNING a trip to New York and not sure where to start? Here are seven tips that will save you time, money and a few headaches, writes Simon Tsang.
Hidden travel traps you need to know
THERE are a bunch of surprising things you could be charged for the next time you travel. So don’t get caught out by these 11 often-overlooked fees.
Expensive cruise mistakes you’re making
ON A cruise it’s easy to make friends, see exotic places, and waste a boatload of money on a floating orgy of vices.
Great value countries for Aussies
IF YOU want your Australian dollars to stretch further, forget New York or London. You might want to think a bit more left field, like Azerbaijan.
Scam that keeps fooling tourists
BY THE time Erin realised she’d been conned it was too late. It all started with one seemingly innocent conversation.
The end of tipping in New York?
IT’S the most baffling thing for any Australian visiting New York, and you often feel like you’ve been ripped off.
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Aussie wanderlust hit by dropping dollar
OUR love of international travel is being sorely tested by the weaker Aussie dollar, but the local tourism industry is welcoming more overseas visitors than ever before.
Easy tricks to make money while you travel
WHAT if there was a way of making money — good money — from wherever in the world you choose to be? Well there is, and it requires minimal effort.
How a millionaire will save you heaps
HE’S A young entrepreneur who has amassed an enviable fortune, and now he’s promising to give Aussies “unprecedented” travel discounts.
Jetsetter lives high life for virtually nothing
FOR many of us, a plane trip is something to be endured. For one 25-year-old who’s spent most of the year airborne, first-class travel is the end goal.
Shock over $46,000 phone bill
A WOMAN has revealed her shock after racking up a whopping mobile phone bill during what was meant to be a dream holiday.
Seven tricks for using your phone overseas
WE’VE all heard stories about people travelling overseas only to return to thousands of dollars in bills thanks to their mobile phone. Here’s how to communicate on the cheap.
The best holiday to go on right now
PLANNING a holiday? If you want to get bang for your buck, these are the countries you should be planning to visit — or risk paying too much.
The truth about travel money cards
LOCKING in exchange rates before an overseas holiday is a significant advantage for travellers but not all travel money cards are created equal. Here’s what you need to know.
How to travel the world on the cheap
IT SOUNDS too good to be true. Take a year off work and travel the world, without breaking the bank. But this traveller reckons it’s surprisingly easy if you follow these tricks.
The big mistake Aussies are making
AUSSIES, you’re doing this one thing all wrong and it could end up costing you thousands of dollars. Find out how to avoid getting caught out.
How to fly with kids and actually survive
FLYING with young kids isn’t anyone’s idea of fun, but there are plenty of ways you can make the trip bearable. Just.
Why Aussies should go overseas now
FOR the first time in a long while the Aussie dollar looks to be making a resurgence. Thinking of heading overseas? Experts say now is the time.
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How you can earn thousands on holiday
IT SOUNDS like a dream, but it’s a reality for thousands of travellers who combine work with pleasure. Here’s how to see the world on someone else’s dollar.
The cheapest cities for Aussies revealed
A LIST of the destinations around the world that offer Australian travellers the best value for money has been released. Can you pick the winners?
‘I went from broke to an instant millionaire’
THIS is the place where you live like a king. You can get a dozen beers or a bed, all for $1. But it also has a darker side.
Tips every solo female traveller needs to know
APPARENTLY there are 25 ways you can use a scarf when you travel. A tour company is offering a free booklet to women with 101 pieces of advice they should know.
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