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Home | Travelling Overseas

Category Archives: 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.

List: The Best to Worst Travel Cards in Australia

Posted on August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 by Justin Rampono

List: The Best to Worst Travel Cards in Australia

A recent study conducted by The Currency Shop shows that 17.3% of Australians travel abroad with a travel card. Their research also shows four in five Australians exceed their holiday budgets, with impulse purchases and nonessential costs being the most common reasons for overspending. Most people […]

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Travel Card vs Cash

Posted on September 14, 2018May 5, 2020 by Justin Rampono

Travel Card vs Cash

Learn the pros and cons of using a travel card compared to carrying currency in cash while you’re travelling. Looking for foreign currency conversion ahead of your next overseas trip? Whether your world travels are for work or pleasure, it’s important to plan ahead and […]

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The Best Credit Cards for Overseas Use: Business Vs Personal

Posted on September 4, 2018October 13, 2018 by Natalie Robertson

The Best Credit Cards for Overseas Use: Business Vs Personal

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 […]

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The Most Expensive Thing You Can Buy at the Airport

Posted on June 29, 2018November 19, 2018 by Justin Rampono

The Most Expensive Thing You Can Buy at the Airport

Did you know that if you exchange 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 […]

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Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) Explained

Posted on June 11, 2018November 13, 2018 by Justin Rampono

Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) Explained

You might have heard the term but perhaps you’re not really sure what it is and what it means to your currency conversion costs. You’re not alone. However, it’s an important thing to understand – and being armed with knowledge can help you avoid unwanted […]

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