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The Roadtripper’s Guide to Driving Australia Part 1: Choosing Your Wheels

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 10 Sep 2009 | Views [846]

Pete Burke, the owner and founder of Traveller's Auto Barn , shares his extensive knowledge and experience about driving in Australia and making the most of your road trip. There are a 1000 guidebooks dedicated to driving around Australia, ... Read more >

Tags: australia, road trip, travel, campervan, van-tastic adventures, 4wd, driving, travel tips

The Best American Adventures You’ve Never Heard Of

USA | Monday, 3 Aug 2009 | Views [10222] | Comments [1]

When planning a road trip across America most folks will definitely hit Vegas, the Grand Canyon, New Orleans, New York City and Hollywood; but for those of you looking for something a little less touristy, somewhere the locals go, check out these great ... Read more >

Tags: usa, travel, adventure travel, off the beaten track, america

American Dialect Dictionary

USA | Sunday, 2 Aug 2009 | Views [916] | Comments [2]

A couple of the most commonly confused words right off the bat: Soda , fizz , pop or Cola all mean soft drink. Chips are potato chips, not French fries. Fanny – watch this video , we’re not saying anymore. In the North: Packie – liquor ... Read more >

Tags: usa, travel, travel phrases, dialect, regional differences

Do’s and Don’ts When Travelling in Vietnam

VIETNAM | Monday, 1 Jun 2009 | Views [1159]

Vietnam is a friendly country that is generally safe to travel to and full of wonders like Hanoi, the Mekong Delta and let’s not forget the always scrumptious roasted sparrow entrees! The Vietnamese are very appreciative if they see you trying to ... Read more >

Tags: vietnam, responsible travel, travel, scams, southeast asia, culture, volunteering

Taxis in Vietnam; avoid the scams

VIETNAM | Monday, 1 Jun 2009 | Views [979] | Comments [5]

Taxis Taxis are the number one place where even the savviest travelers are taken advantage of—yes, even you!   Vietnam is no exception.   That’s why you should only take licensed taxis that have official meters. The scamming may start ... Read more >

Tags: scams, vietnam, taxis, safety, travel

Top 3 Travel Safety tips for Thailand

THAILAND | Monday, 1 Jun 2009 | Views [746]

Whether it’s watching out for tipping tuk-tuks, careening coconuts or menacing mozzies, here are our Top 3 safety tips to consider while travelling in Thailand. 1. Staying safe on the road In our experience as a leading global travel insurance provider, ... Read more >

Tags: thailand, mosquitos, drugs, safety, tuk-tuks, travel, southeast asia, travel tips, travel safety