Travel Traps, Tips and Tricks
First timer or seasoned traveller - here is your opportunity to learn or share the traps, tips and tricks of travelling the world.
Don’t Get Taken for a Ride – Avoiding Taxi Scams
One of the most common scams is the “broken meter” scam, where the taxi driver claims that the meter is broken and negotiates a fixed rate that is much higher than the usual fare. Some drivers also take longer routes to inflate the fare, or even drive in circles to make the journey seem longer than it actually is.
Be Your Own Tour Guide
You know the story. You arrive in the strange city and thumb through the brochures in your room. They are all for expensive guided tours that don’t really suit the way you travel. Be your own tour guide with the GPSmyCity app.
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Phillip Island Extended – Tranquility shouldn’t be had in short bursts
Most visitors to the picturesque Phillip Island are day-trippers who come especially to see the penguins as they surf ashore at dusk and waddle up to their burrows with full tummies to feed their young. We made our visit a four-day trip to have a decent break, enjoy the peaceful surrounds and experience some of the gastronomical highlights of the island.
Whalers Way on Eyre Peninsula
Whalers Way on Eyre Peninsula The very tip of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia reveals magnificent coastal scenery in a drive along Whalers Way.
Ortigia – Syracusa’s Stunning Island
Ortigia – Syracusa’s Stunning Island The ancient island of Ortigia has many delights. The Fountain of Diana in the Archimedes Square on Ortigia Island. Syracusa