Driving In Australia, Survival Tips #2

By Heather | March 29th, 2007

Hello folks! It's that time again! How to Survive while Driving in Australia! I'm putting together a multi-part guide to conditions and issues you need to be aware of while driving in Oz.... If anyone can explain the Melbournia ...

Backpackers, Skiers, and Travellers, 1Cover Insurance for All

By Heather | March 26th, 2007

The Following is a Paid Review Are you a backpacker, Business Traveller, organizing a group holiday or going to the Snow? As I've mentioned a few times p ...

Australia- Important Phone Numbers

By Heather | November 7th, 2006

Hey gang! No one wants to need emergency phone numbers- but everyone should know them. Here are a few of those critical numbers to know. If there is another you are looking for- let me know and I will add it. Happy Travels! ...

Organized Sports and Travel Insurance

By Heather | October 4th, 2006

While in Oz or other places overseas- do you plan on skiing, snow boarding, water skiinig, surfing- or mega worry- play organized sports? If so...please look at the terms of your travel insurance very carefully. I am sure yo ...

Tourists packing it over film

By Court | December 20th, 2005

I'm not surprised, but I have to admit that the stupidity of people knows no bounds....a recent article highlights a few travelers who are a) avoiding the Wolf Creek movie because of its scary reputation (fair enough) and b) avoid ...

Alert levels to be simplified

By Court | November 7th, 2005

The recent Bali bombings have urged the Australian government to review its travel alert system. They hope to make the warnings simpler and more user-friendly. Jargon such as "defer non-essential travel" would be changed to a mo ...

Authority tests tourist bushfire warning system

By Court | January 5th, 2005

After wildfires killed 10 people in 2002 an 2003, the government has established improved security measures to warn holiday-makers about the issue. Since most deaths result in people being, well, idiots, and not taking precaution ...

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