All posts by noel

Who are Transfercar drivers?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by noel in News, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips

Did you know that we at Transfercar have a really vast array of people using our relocation vehicles? Even though English speakers are our number one relocaters, we also have a large number of German speaking travellers stopping by as do our French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese visitors. As far as age groups are concerned, we have young travellers in their 20s moving between universities and tourists of all ages as well as seasoned drivers looking for a bit of fun and with time to spare. We’ve helped film...Read More

Volcanic ash disrupts NZ flights

Posted on June 13, 2011 by noel in News, Sights & Attractions, Travel Tips

New Zealand flights look like they could be disrupted for days as ash from the Chilean volcanic eruption drifts across the country. The Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano in Chile began erupting on June 4, with the ash plume drifting thousands of kilometres across the South Atlantic, South Africa, Indian Ocean, Tasmania and now across New Zealand. More than 60 New Zealand flights have been cancelled and over 7000 passengers have been stranded at Airports over the weekend. Air New Zealand will continue to fly...Read More

Gas or Break Quiz determins what vehicle to rent

Posted on June 9, 2011 by noel in Rental Companies, Transport, Travel Tips

Hertz has recently developed a quiz that helps drivers determine what kind of driver they are and therefore what vehicle they should be renting. The “Gas” Traveler is supposedly aggressive, exciting and adventurous while the “Brake” Traveler is said to be conservative and more of a planner. What type of driver are you? Check out more articles about Hertz: Hertz Makes $2.24 Billion Offer for Dollar Thrifty to Foil Avis Hertz Launches New Branding Campaign Hertz considering a green...Read More

Apollo Motorhomes launch new additions to fleet

Posted on June 1, 2011 by noel in News, Rental Companies, Transport, Travel Tips

Queensland is open for business – just ask homegrown success story Apollo Motorhome Holidays, which is expanding with the stellar launch of three styles of caravans and the very first four-berth 4WD vehicle on the market. The world’s largest privately owned recreational vehicle operator, born and bred in the sunshine state, is introducing not just one but two new exciting products to its fleet. Clock here for the full thanks to Travel Blackboard Check out some of Transfercar’s...Read More

The top 10 things to take travelling

Posted on May 30, 2011 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

Jerome Luepkes is a Berlin-based business consultant and travel writer. For most people, travel is about seeing new places, experiencing new things and meeting new people. Apart from the fact that travel can take time and cost money, there is also a small matter of what to take with you when you set out on your next expedition. I believe that travellers can improve their overall experience by simply learning what to do without, and only taking those things which are essential for a safe and healthy...Read More

Ash cloud grounds 500 flights

Posted on May 25, 2011 by noel in News

Up to 500 services in and out of Britain were grounded yesterday as ash from Iceland’s Grimsvotn volcano threatens flight safety. Norway and Denmark are also said to have witnessed disruptions in their operations, while German officials are preparing to shut down its airspace over northern Germany today as the cloud moves east over Scandinavia, Netherlands and northern Germany, Voice of American News reported. Read the full article thanks to Travel Blackboard Check out our free cars on...Read More