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Backpacking tips for the student traveller!

Posted on October 23, 2014 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

At last! There is a decent break between study long enough to do some travelling! What better way to see the world this holiday season than to pack a bag and head off to backpack with top anti theft backpack around some astounding places? To have a good backpacking trip, it is vital that a few key things are decided before you go. So here are some great tips on how to backpack when you are a student. The Backpack You are about to get your backpack and heft it onto your shoulder, and then stride out the door...Read More

Travel and Leisure: Bet You Can’t Guess the World’s 5 Best Cities!

Posted on October 2, 2014 by noel in Culture, News, Uncategorized

Out of the 248,720 cities in the world, there are five that have made the Best Cities in the World list on www.travelandleisure.com. If I could do math, I’d be able to tell you what percentage that makes, but I can’t, so just start packing your bags because, well #YOLO. 1st Kyoto, Japan: Did you know that Kyoto was the official capital of Japan from 794 until 1868? Now it’s Japan’s seventh largest city with 1.4 million people and a modern makeover. Luckily for Kyoto, it has a very rich, dramatic...Read More

Opera in Da House: Why the Sydney Opera House is Better than You

Posted on August 14, 2014 by noel in Australia, Sights & Attractions, Uncategorized

So, I hear you think you’re pretty great, huh? Being the best you can be. Do you think you’re anywhere near as awesome as Sydney Opera House? I’m here to show you how you’re not in 10 points. Buckle up. 10. At Sydney Opera House, 1,600 performances happen every year. And it’s not just operas, but ballets, plays, pop music, symphonies, comedy, contemporary dance, and musical theatre. (You go to Karaoke twice a year.) 9. Sydney Opera House supports the Vivid Sydney festival. This festival transforms...Read More

Fantasy Trip #1: Backpacking through Australia

Posted on August 12, 2014 by noel in Australia, Backpacking & Accommodation, Uncategorized

The idea of backpacking through Australia is enough to get me saying: Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi! Oi! Oi! But man, this country is big. Where do you even start when planning a trip through OZ? We’ve compiled some easy steps and if you listen to us, everything’s gonna be fair dinkum. Planes, Trains and Automobiles First, if you’re not already there, buy a ticket. And then hand the rest over to us! There is no better way to see Australia on your own terms than by car but it can be expensive. With Transfercar,...Read More

How to Pack for a Road Trip – Pack it Up, Pack it in

Posted on July 25, 2014 by noel in Driving, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

You’ve got your mates, maps and a sweet rental, but if you don’t pack right for your road trip, it could end up costing you. Here are some packing tips from some of our experts. Make a List You’re not an elephant, which means you’re going to forget things, important things that will ruin your life, well, maybe just your trip. So, get all Martha Stewart on your bad self and make a list of everything you’re going to need like sunglasses and sunscreen to extra undies. By planning in advance, you won’t...Read More

Auckland Sky Tower – I believe I Can Fly!

Posted on by noel in New Zealand, Sights & Attractions, Uncategorized

Auckland cops a lot of flak in NZ because, well, it’s the best. No really, it is. Sure, it may not be a hipster capital (I’m looking at you, Wellington), but it’s a bustling big city that can compete with other world beauties like Vancouver or Seattle. If you’ve only a got a few days in NZ’s biggest city, then there is One Thing You Must Absolutely Do in Auckland. But it’s a secret, sooo, this is awkward…. Ok, fine, I’ll tell you. It’s the Sky Tower. You’ve got to do the Auckland Sky...Read More