Category Archives: Travel Tips

Uluru, Northern Territory Australia

Posted on July 30, 2015 by noel in Australia, Travel Tips

Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) is the world’s largest monolith or rock formation. Situated in Australia’s Northern Territory, and set amongst the awe inspiring Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, this enormous Sandstone wonder stands 348 metres tall and 9 km in circumference with two thirds existing below the ground. This spectacular creation is an Australian icon and major tourist attraction, enticing thousands of wayward travellers with its magical hues that change from fiery red to delicate...Read More

7 websites that could change the way you travel

Posted on July 25, 2015 by noel in Travel Tips, Uncategorized

True, there are tons of travel websites out there, and sometimes it seems like it’s only worth our time checking the giants in that space: TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Airbnb, Kayak… who isn’t addicted to those already? The good news is that among the thousands of travel websites and apps, there are a handful of interesting ones that are still worth our time. They can actually help you travel smarter. Here are some of our favourite new ideas. 1. Oyster This has to be one of our favourites. Oyster...Read More

New Zealand Winter: Skiing, snowboarding and extreme fun

Posted on June 20, 2015 by noel in New Zealand, Sights & Attractions, Travel Tips

People travel from all over the world to ski in New Zealand and it’s not surprising why. Blessed with snow kissed mountains that stand as high as 3,700 metres and huge volcanoes covered with fresh powder, New Zealand is a ski and snowboarding paradise. The ski season starts around mid-June and closes around the beginning of October, offering 4 months of play time for the serious and not so serious riders. Slopes range from the totally novice to extreme black diamond skill levels and if you want that...Read More

Budget Travel: Travel Agents Vs. Do-it-Yourself

Posted on October 21, 2014 by noel in Travel Tips

Look, I’ve got to be honest: before writing this blog I didn’t even know people still used travel agents. Is that still a thing? With the birth of the almighty Internet and the way it has turned every go-getting tourist into their own travel agents, it’s really surprising that travel agents are still making the monies! But they are! Who knew?! They did! Read on to see which method suits your travel needs. Travel Agents: Who Are They? So, before there were sites like Kayak ( here you can find the best...Read More

Transfercar: the ideal travel buddy

Posted on August 26, 2014 by noel in Driving, News, Transport, Travel Tips

Attention money-starved travellers! Have you heard of Transfercar yet, the successful Australasian car relocation company?! No?! Well, listen up because here are the deets. Transfercar has officially launched in the US this August. Transfercar provides an online service that facilitates contact between rental car companies that need to relocate their cars and YOU, the budget conscious travellers eager to drive these free rental cars all over the place. The system is super simple: Rental operators list their...Read More

How to Pack for a Road Trip – Pack it Up, Pack it in

Posted on July 25, 2014 by noel in Driving, Travel Tips

You’ve got your mates, maps and a sweet rental, but if you don’t pack right for your road trip, it could end up costing you. Here are some packing tips from some of our experts. Make a List You’re not an elephant, which means you’re going to forget things, important things that will ruin your life, well, maybe just your trip. So, get all Martha Stewart on your bad self and make a list of everything you’re going to need like sunglasses and sunscreen to extra undies. By planning in advance, you won’t...Read More