Travel Tips
On holiday breaks Heather and I travel the world. Our trips are an opportunity to experience different cultures and apply technologies to send information and link with family and friends back home. We try to share our travel experiences so others can benefit.
Ultimate airport hacks
Airports are vibrant hubs of activity, full of travelers doing their best to get from A to B with as little disruption as possible. As much as we all love exploring new places, its no secret that things often go a little bit awry when flying, but did you know there are things you can do to make any journey as smooth as possible?
15 great packing tips
Whether you’re the kind of traveller who needs to take 12 pairs of shoes on holiday with them, or has a tendency to buy too many souvenirs, there’s no need to get caught out at the airport counter with excess baggage. Here’s how to pack your bags like a pro, saving your suitcase zip as well as your budget.
Photography tips
Easy reference for camera exposure : aperture, ISO and shutter as well as great summary for actions shots such as moving water fall, Bokeh effects, blurred background for portraits, photographing stars, blurred motion, landscape, macro flower shots, light painting, sunrise/sunset, water blur, freezing action, light trails, food photography and concert photography.
Quicker frequent flier points
Free lounge access. Priority boarding. Extra baggage allowance on every flight. These are just some of the perks enjoyed by frequent flyer royalty.
But first, you need to achieve Gold or Platinum membership status on any airline rewards program. Here are some expert tips to get you there faster.
Sleeping in cattle class
Australia is such a bloody long way from anywhere. Flying to any destination leaves you grumpy, jet lagged and sleep deprived.
A good night's sleep can make a world of difference - but that's easier said than done. Here is an infographic that may help you to nod off to sleep quicker, and some innovative positions too.
Overcoming jet lag
As flights get longer, questions about how to handle hours of jet travel just keep coming. Is there easy answers?
Qantas enlisted the help of scientists to look at ways to make the long haul journeys easier on passengers.
Their findings are enLIGHTning. Basically its about planning to adjust your body clock in advance.
Cheapest airfare prices
Few things are more annoying than spending a large sum of money on a purchase only to discover that someone else got the same thing for a much lower price.
If you use a travel search web site to check prices, chances are that you will be ripped off when you return to check that low price you saw the first time you searched.
Jet lag exercises
Few things are more annoying than spending a large sum of money on a purchase only to discover that someone else got the same thing for a much lower price.
If you use a travel search web site to check prices, chances are that you will be ripped off when you return to check that low price you saw the first time you searched.
Packing for long trips
Imagine going to a wide mix of climates on a long 4 months trip - Mediterranean to Scandinavia and as far as Iceland. T-shirts and thongs for those hot days but the need to rug up on days where the weather gets to below freezing. What do you take with you to cover most contingencies?
10 important foreign language phrases
Part of the joy of travelling is the opportunity to interact with the locals, but if you can’t speak a word of the local language that will be almost impossible. While no-one expects you to be fluent in the language of every country you visit, it can be helpful to learn a few key phrases.
Long haul gadgets
Part of the joy of travelling is the opportunity to interact with the locals, but if you can’t speak a word of the local language that will be almost impossible. While no-one expects you to be fluent in the language of every country you visit, it can be helpful to learn a few key phrases.
Tips from a professional traveller
Very clever advice to ensure you get the most out of traveling by air. Its not just about cost but also about get the best service available plus more ...
How to score discounted fares
Why you should always choose a Boeing 767
What should be in a go bag of essentials
How to pack and what to wear
Put heavy things in the bottom of your bag
The Perplexing Schengen Agreement
Our motorhome was booked and we were ready to book our air tickets. We intended to leave on 25th March and arrive back in Oz at the end of July 2015. But then it dawned on us .... we has stupidly forgotten about the Schengen Agreement. Once we checked our dates, everything changed.
We knew about Schengen and travelled comfortably within the rules in 2009 and 2012. So why not in 2015 and beyond?
Hotel rooms - things to know
Even the most luxurious hotel accommodations are rarely as hygienic, private or safe as your own home.
Hoteliers and hospitality industry experts were recently asked in a research project "What are the things that we don't know about hotel rooms?" Here are some of their disturbing observations.
Low cost carriers - hidden costs
Ryanair, the most notorious cheap and cheerful carrier who really slugs passengers once they have booked a ticket, slipped down to 5th place as the airline tricking passengers into booking tickets, with just 25% of revenue coming from additional fees.
Did Jetstar make it into the top 10?
Best time to buy air tickets
Booking a flight is like playing a game of chicken. Airlines want to get the most money possible for their tickets and have sophisticated computer algorithms that adjust their prices automatically. Book too early, and you might miss out on some major deals. Book too late, and you might be shocked to see prices skyrocket. The general consensus is to book your flight ....
