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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.

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Is It Cheaper to Buy Currency Abroad?

Posted on January 23, 2018March 16, 2020 by Justin Rampono

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 […]

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3 Shocking Fees You’re Paying On Every Overseas Trip

Posted on December 13, 2017April 1, 2019 by Justin Rampono

3 Shocking Fees You’re Paying On Every Overseas Trip

Do you use a credit or debit card overseas? This article explores the fees you might be paying each time you travel overseas. A recent study by The Currency Shop found that 49.8% of Australians travelling overseas mainly used their debit or credit card from […]

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Is It Cheaper to Exchange Cash or Transfer Money Overseas?

Posted on November 14, 2017October 24, 2019 by Justin Rampono

Is It Cheaper to Exchange Cash or Transfer Money Overseas?

It can be cheaper to buy your currency abroad rather than at home, but it depends on your holiday destination. We found that you could lose up to AUD $206.50 when exchanging cash at a money changer in store. For most people going on a […]

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Top Tips For Older Travelers

Posted on September 22, 2017April 1, 2019 by Justin Rampono

Top Tips For Older Travelers

Looking for ideas on how to make your next holiday or business trip smooth? When you’re an older traveler, there are added things to consider and safety, convenience and easy access can be even more important. Budget is also critical, with many retirement-age travel-lovers forced […]

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Timing Is Everything When It Comes To Currency Exchange

Posted on June 4, 2017November 13, 2018 by Justin Rampono

Timing Is Everything When It Comes To Currency Exchange

With the Aussie dollar on the up, now might be a good time to talk to your travel agent. The reason? Iron ore prices are stronger, for one thing and, combined with weak economic data emanating from the US, those in the know predict the […]

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