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<\/p>\nFrom the bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, budding adventurers on an extended study break, to the seasoned travellers still with a bucketlist of places to see and people to meet – these days, travelling is alluringly easy.<\/p>\n
No matter how spontaneous a traveller you are though, there are must-know tips, tricks, and tools to make our dollar (and itinerary) go a little further.<\/p>\n
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Wherever you travel in the world, these tips will come in handy. Image: Caribee\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The Aussie winter is the high season for travelling to places like the UK and USA, as it’s leading into summer there. Checking the price of the Eurostar from London to Paris and putting it in the travel budget is great organisation – but booking it two months later could see you paying over $100 AUD more than you budgeted for!<\/p>\n If you’re the sort of traveller that generally likes to wing it and wake up in the morning and see where the day takes you – be aware that the weather can change rapidly, so you need to be willing to change plans. This means making changes to transport and accommodation, which can be hard and expensive if you have booked it all in at a good price and on some \u2018non-refundable\u2019 option!<\/p>\n For accommodation at least, apps like Booking.com<\/a> make it easy. Most hotels and rooms can be booked on a \u2018pay later\u2019 basis, which often allows until up to three days before check-in to alter or cancel the booking without a fee. This is handy if you want to secure a good price but remain at least a little flexible to change your plans. Many other online booking apps and sites require a payment upfront to secure the best price.<\/p>\n A good option is the Qantas Travel Money Card. For every Australian dollar loaded, you receive a Qantas point. That said, it can be a hassle figure out how much to put on the card – plus, the bank charges a fee and locks the user into one currency.<\/p>\n Have a look online for what banks may offer that best suit your travel needs.<\/p>\n Yes, this is an essential!<\/strong><\/p>\n We’ve all been there: trying to save money by flirting with the idea of just risking it without insurance.<\/p>\n ‘Oh, but I\u2019m just going on a short trip to Bali. I won\u2019t need it.’<\/p>\n Well, as it tends to unfold, that<\/em> can be the trip when you actually need it! For example, a few years ago, a volcano erupted on Bali\u2019s neighbour island, Lombok. All flights were cancelled for a week – but thankfully, that’s the sort of thing that can be covered under insurance policies.<\/p>\n We suggest finding a company that offers a hybrid coverage of both health and travel. Ensure you have got full protection in an emergency, and pay a little extra to secure your valuables. A recommended insurer is the \u2018Qantas\u2019 of travel insurance: World Nomads<\/a>. They\u2019re Australian, totally helpful, and donate part of their profits to third world countries.<\/p>\n Google Flights<\/a> not only delivers on price or partner airlines, but functionality. A calendar view allows you to quickly work out which day is best to fly (as opposed to having to reload the page, isolating a specific day). If you can be flexible with the day you fly, check out Google Flights.<\/p>\n No matter where your travels take you, travel insurance is important. Image: Knog<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019re travelling through many different countries, which is common when you\u2019re travelling Europe or Asia, make sure you have a suitable adapter for each country. For example, if you\u2019re travelling to Europe via London, you\u2019ll need an AU\/NZ > British adapter<\/a>\u00a0as well as an\u00a0AU\/NZ > Europe<\/a> adapter. There are also adaptors available for those travelling to Japan<\/a> and the USA<\/a>.<\/p>\n Most of these also have USB ports. This means you can have your laptop plugged in and still be charging your smart phone. Usually, the universal adapters are slightly bulkier than the single country products – but if you\u2019re continent hopscotching, you\u2019ll love it.<\/p>\n In determining the right luggage, take into account the variety of activities you’ll partake in. For those who won’t be doing any extreme adventuring, there is the option of a straight wheeled bag<\/a>\u00a0or a wheeled pack with a daypack <\/a>for sightseeing. If you like to travel light, a duffle bag<\/a> with multiway straps might be a good choice. This also bodes well for grabbing your gear, slinging it over your shoulder, or carrying it on your back.<\/p>\n For the backpackers, a travel backpack<\/a> is a must to ensure that you can trek and explore without wheels holding you down (literally!). Just make sure you find the right size and volume for your frame, and that it has a\u00a0comfortable and supportive harness.<\/p>\n Then there’s your carry-on. You don\u2019t want to rock up to your flight only to find that your carry on bag is too big to take on the plane. This is why it\u2019s important to ensure that your carry on<\/a> is the correct size. This and other requirements vary from airline to airline, and country to country \u2013 so be sure to call ahead and check before you invest.<\/p>\n Ben and Lauren also ~unpack~ hiking packs with Deuter on the Snowys Camping Show:<\/strong><\/p>\nBefore You Go<\/span><\/h2>\n
Book in Advance<\/h2>\n
The No-Fee Bank Card<\/h2>\n
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The Aussie winter is the high season for travelling to places like the UK and USA. Image: Caribee<\/em><\/p>\nTravel Insurance<\/h2>\n
Google Flights<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nDuring Your Travels<\/span><\/h2>\n
Travel Adapters<\/h2>\n
The Right Luggage<\/h2>\n