You’re a business owner and you want a credit card to use overseas. But figuring out the best credit card for travel and international purchases can be tricky, especially if you’re a start-up. Should you use your personal credit card for your business purchases? Or apply for a new credit card that’s especially made for […]
Read more →Category: Travelling Overseas
We love travelling – particularly overseas. These blogs explore and celebrate the adventure of jumping on a plane and experiencing the best that the world has to offer.
The blogs share tips and guides to save you the most when you have to spend your money abroad.
Credit Card or Travel Card: Which Should You Use Overseas?
When traveling overseas a credit card is a handy back-up option in case of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances. Unfortunately, it can also be very easy to rack up credit card fees on international transactions. So which type of credit card is cheaper to use for overseas transactions? We answer this question by comparing the fees […]
Read more →The Most Expensive Thing You Can Buy at the Airport
Did you know that if you’re exchanging currency at the airport, you could lose hundreds of dollars? That’s right… hundreds of dollars. That’s because, currency is without a doubt the most expensive thing you can buy at the airport. And we’re going to tell you why and how to avoid getting ripped off. […]
Read more →How to Buy Currency: Online Versus In-Store
Planning your next overseas trip? No matter whether you are preparing for overseas travel for holiday or business, packing your money is a checklist essential. Buying travel money online is one way to reduce stress and potentially save time – but are there any disadvantages you need to be aware of? Read these tips to […]
Read more →3 Best Countries to Spend Your Australian Dollars In 2017
Find out the best countries to spend your Australian dollars and get the most out of it. If you are heading overseas, the Australian Dollar is going to have a big influence on how much the trip costs. Travel money, accomodation, hire cars and local tours all get more expensive when the exchange rate […]
Read more →Is It Cheaper to Buy Currency Abroad?
It can be cheaper to buy your currency abroad rather than at home, but it depends on your holiday destination. Why it is sometimes cheaper to buy currency abroad? As a general rule of thumb, holiday destinations that are very popular with Australians tend to be cheaper to buy currency than buying it before […]
Read more →Best Flight Bargains Available This End of Financial Year
This end of financial year, don’t forget about the sales from airlines! We’ve compiled some of the best deals we could find from Australian airlines to give you an idea of what is out there this time of year. For a lot of us, the end of financial the year means splurging on a bit […]
Read more →Best Destinations to Escape Winter!
We’ve listed our choice destinations to escape winter. We’ve listed our top tropical locations for escaping winter. We’ve chosen 3 destinations where we’d rather be, the currency you’ll need and the best things to do while you’re there. Bali June/July Temperature: 22℃ – 27℃ Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Bali is an extremely popular destination for […]
Read more →7 Practical Tips to Find the Best Travel Money and Cards
1. City versus the suburbs Some of the best places to exchange currency are in the CBD. The advantage of the city is that currency exchange outlets are usually within 1 or 2 blocks of each other. This makes it easy to compare exchange rates and find the best deal. What if you don’t live, […]
Read more →How to Choose the Best Travel Card for Your Next Trip
There have never been more choices when it comes to using a card on an overseas holiday. Unfortunately, with so many choices, it’s hard to work out which is the best option. Here is a practical guide to the different types of travellers and which card is most useful. Traveller Type: The Planner Travel Card: […]
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