The beautiful Gold Coast — known for crystalline waters, golden sand, and warm people. With crisp white beaches and parties all-year ’round, who wouldn’t want to be there most of the year?
Losing cash or a credit card while on a trip is probably every traveller’s nightmare. Imagine, you’re on your way to a restaurant when you reach inside your pocket and realise your wallet is gone.
Your cash, credit card, and traveller’s cheques are all gone in an instant. You can call a friend for help, but what if you’re in another country and you hardly know anyone else?
Contacting someone back home to wire you some money is another option, but it’s best to have a plan B. To avoid worst-case scenarios, here are some tips to help keep your money safe while travelling.
What is one of the worst things that could happen when you’re about to go on a holiday? DELAYS. This is most especially when you’re alone. With family or mates, at least you have someone familiar to talk to.
Some delays can be as short as 20 minutes, others can be as long as 10 hours. When you’re alone in the airport and don’t have the will or extra money to go out and explore the city or book a hotel room nearby, what do you do to keep yourself busy? Here are a few ideas:
Some of Australia’s best-kept secrets are hidden behind layers of rock and limestone. Aside from its pristine beaches, gorgeous coastlines, and vibrant cities, Australia is also filled with breathtaking caves that’ll transport you back to the prehistoric ages. For a not-your-usual trip that’s sure to give you an adrenaline rush, book a cave tour on your next holiday. Include the following caves in your list for an adventure you won’t forget.
So you’re about to leave for your holiday, all your bags are packed and ready to go (Yes, that was a Leaving On A Jetplane reference. #sorrynotsorry), you’ve got your itinerary and your neighbour to agree to do a little bit of house-sitting for you — is there anything else you’re forgetting? You might want to check your car.
One way to spend your winter weekends with family and friends is to drop by local festivals. Aside from creating a sense of community, many of these events promote local talent and industry. Plus, you get to enjoy lots of delicious food. From delectable desserts to succulent dishes made from the freshest local produce, you’re sure to satisfy your cravings for winter warmers and comfort food. Check out the list below for some of the events you should check out:
Tired of the same workout routines? Maybe you just need a change of scenery? Maybe you even want to meet a few new friends to help motivate you to keep pushing through. Here’s the beauty of being in Melbourne: you don’t need to be confined in the four corners of the gym to keep yourself fit. If you know your own backyard, you’re sure to find ways to keep yourself in tiptop shape while having loads of fun. We did a poll at the Melbourne Airport Parking base and got everyone’s favourite non-gym ways to excercise. Here are a few of our favourites for you to try out:
Long queues, people that are rushing and are rude , uncomfortable seats, security asking you to ‘strip down’, ungodly departure hours, overpriced food, and a lot of boredom: Yes, you know where.. I’m talking about the ‘airport’.
For a lot of people, especially those who frequently fly international, airports are a nightmare. This is even more so when you’re taking the kids on holiday and their boredom becomes your number one enemy.