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Travel Tip #13 – Use Google Translate to read
Google Translate can read written text Use the camera feature on Google Translate App for translating food menus, signs, posters, and anything else you need to read. You simply press the camera icon, aim your phone at the text, and it [...]
Travel Tip #12 – Eat Street Food
Eat street food! If you skip the street food, you miss out on local culture. Don’t be afraid, the locals detest food poisoning as much as tourists. If you’re nervous, look for places where kids are eating. This is typically the freshest, best [...]
Travel Tip #11 – Hotel Room upgrades
Don’t be afraid to ask for a Hotel Room upgrade. You have nothing to lose. Wearing the biggest smile you own, all you have to do is ask: "I heard you were the person I should ask for a room upgrade" [...]
Travel Tip #10 – Make sure your phone is unlocked
Make sure your phone is unlocked or dual sim With an unlocked phone, you’ll be able to buy local SIM cards and access cheap data as you travel. Cheap data means getting to use Google Maps when you’re lost, being able [...]
Travel Tip #9 – Use a VPN
Use a VPN If you are looking to stay in contact with friends and family, you’ll be connecting to a whole range of unsecured Wi-Fi networks. You need to use a VPN (a virtual private network) to protect yourself from hackers, [...]
Travel Tip #8 – Let your bank know you are travelling
Let your bank know you are travelling Most banks require that you activate your card for overseas travel, by letting us know your travel dates before you leave. Notifying your bank in advance means they won't disturb your trip with a phone [...]
Travel Tip #7 – Write down your accommodation address
Write down the address of your accommodation Print out your accommodation name, address and phone number before you pack! This has saved me many a time when I've run down my phone or tablet battery during the flight. Having a printed hard [...]
Travel Tip #6 – Learn the local language
Learn a little of the local language. You’ll gain more respect from the locals if you can at least say hello, please, sorry, and thank you in their language. Remember you are a visitor, fat wallet or not in their country: if [...]
Travel Tip #5 – Send your travel documents to a cloud
Send your travel documents to a cloud. Instead of carrying around spare passport photos and documents put a copy of all travel documents including travel itineraries, airline tickets, passports and international drivers licences in an online cloud. Or Email them to [...]
Travel Tip #4 – All-Inclusive doesn’t always mean it’s included.
All-Inclusive doesn't always mean it's included. Often “all inclusive” deals only cover specific meals and drinks. Those drinks that aren’t covered by the package deal can quickly add up and break your travel bank. So remember to get confirmation on whats [...]
Travel Tip #3 – Always carry a lock
Always carry a TSA approved combination lock. They come in handy to lock your: main travel bag compartment, hotel gym locker or even rental bike. They are a 'backpackers travel mate' especially if you stay in dorm rooms and need to lock [...]
Travel Tip #2 – Take an extra method of payment
Take an extra method of payment with you. Magnetic Strips stop working, wallets disappear or bank cards just get worn out from abuse! You don’t want to be stuck in a foreign country on the ultimate vacation without access to your [...]