Author Archives: Kim

It is a sad truth that being pick-pocketed is a very real risk for travellers. It is a statistical fact that the incidence of pick-pocketing increases when people converge in … Read More

Tokyo has been dethroned with Singapore taking the crown of worlds most expensive city in 2014, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s latest Worldwide Cost of Living survey. The biannual report, … Read More

Over the past decade there has been a steady and quiet increase in the number of women heading overseas solo. In fact, there is now more woman departing Australia solo … Read More

What do you think it is? Your camera, tablet, maybe even your lucky socks? It’s your travel insurance and new findings have discovered an alarming 25 per cent of all … Read More

A recent study undertaken by software company AnchorFree, has found that an alarming 90% of travellers expose their data to cyber criminals. Many travellers are apparently almost totally unaware of … Read More

Thinking of driving overseas?   DON’T baulk at the hire car counter – just get out there and drive. Overseas motoring is not rocket science, just needs a positive approach. … Read More

Is there anything worse about air travel than the passenger who has no consideration for others? Air travel can force you for hours to sit beside someone to whom you … Read More

Super Typhoon Haiyan has today made landfall on the Philippines, sparking warnings of catastrophic damage as winds of up to 378km/h ravage the country.There have been reports that Haiyan may … Read More

The Australian Bureau of Statistics recently announced that once again, we love nothing more than visiting our friends across the ditch. A staggering 1.1 million Aussies made the short journey … Read More

We already know we Aussies are a lucky bunch. Along with our pristine beaches, natural wonders and contrasting climates we have a plethora of other incredible sights and destinations in … Read More