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Latest News, stories, tips and updatesExploring the Delicious Locally Made Cheeses of the East Coast of Australia
Discover the unique and delicious flavours of locally made cheeses from the East Coast of Australia. From tangy cheddars to creamy bries, this guide explores the diverse offerings of regional cheesemakers and offers pairing suggestions for the perfect cheese plate.
Fancy Swimming in Luxury Pools in Australia and around the World?
Embracing Swimply as a Traveller Being a travel writer, I can work anywhere in the world with a good internet connection. Discovering new things and trying unique experiences is at the top of my list. I’m excited to hear Swimply is coming to Australia, and I intend...
What Travellers Don’t Know About Car Rental Insurance!
What most travellers don't know and should know about car rental insurance before hitting the road. A guide and some useful tips on car rental insurance worth considering.
Autogenic Training for Travellers | Anxiety & Stress
Autogenic Training helps travellers overcome stress and anxiety. This simple autogenic practice can be done anywhere in the world.
15 Nutrimetics Beauty Products You Should Pack For Travel
15 Top Nutrimetics beauty products you should pack for travel to keep your face, skin and hair hydrated, nourished and looking good.
Scenic Rim Brewery | Local Craft Beer
Scenic Rim Brewery bringing you the best local craft beer from the tiny town of Mt Alford in Queensland's beautiful Scenic Rim region.
3 Awesome Bars in Cairns
3 Awesome Cairns Bars - Three Wolves, Flamingos Tiki Bar and Gin Social. Visit Cairns Wolf Lane Distillery to sample their Navy strength gin or take a whiskey masterclass at Three Wolves in Cairns CBD.
5 Day Family Friendly Road-Trip | Brisbane To Sydney | Part 2
The ultimate 5 day family-friendly roadtrip from Brisbane Queensland (Qld) to Sydney New South Wales (NSW) exploring great beaches, cities and small towns along the way. Broken down into two easy to follow itineraries.
5 Day Family Road-Trip | Brisbane to Sydney | Part 1
In this post, you'll read how to experience the best 5-day family-friendly road-trip from Brisbane to Sydney. This itinerary is easy to follow and filled with great tips on accommodation, restaurants and things to do.
Puglia Italy Road Trip Itinerary | Monopoli – Trani | Part 2
Rent a car in Italy. Follow the beautiful Puglia coastline region. Discover many beautiful beaches and small towns of Italy. Puglia road trip itinerary - Part 1 and Part 2. A part of Italy that not everyone know about, YET!
Travel Planning Resources
Packing Checklist
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Book Your Flight
eDreams AU is my favourite airline search engine for booking both my domestic and international flights. Also check out my pro tips on how to find the best and cheapest flights in my Go Travel eBook.
Rent A Car
RentalCars.com is where you will find the right car in the right place at the right price. It’s the best car rental site for comparing prices and offers.
Book Accommodation
My go-to-online accommodation search engine is Booking.com. With over 830,000 hotels, apartments, villas, resorts, guest houses and B&Bs, you will be spoilt for choice. They offer great rates, *free cancellation, no reservation fees and best prices are guaranteed. Through the booking site you have access to customer reviews, special offers and great deals. Plus, each accommodation is shown by location and photos, so you know exactly what to expect.
Save $35 with this Airbnb coupon code and learn the best way to find cheap Airbnb accommodation around the world. Check my Go Travel eBook for more accommodation pro tips.
Protect You and Your Belongings
If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel! Protect yourself and your belongings with my preferred consumer insurer, World Nomads. They provide an extensive range of options to suit your type of travel and they are giving my readers a 5% discount code when they enter Go Travel. Head to World Nomads, and enter the promo code GOTRAVEL for an exclusive discount!* Â
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