Travel Tips

Because travelling can sometimes be a bit daunting, I’ve been writing blog posts of my best travel tips for years now and you’ll find them all here in one place.

From packing lists to passport requirements, tipping etiquette to what not to put in your luggage and more. I add to this section regularly when I come upon new ideas to help make our travels easier, so pop back from time to time and check it out.

Travel Tips | USA

USA: mobile data plans

If you’re heading to the US and don’t want to use your data roaming, here are a couple of plans to consider

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USA: When to get a visa and when you don’t need to

If you haven’t been to the United States since September 2010, it’s all changed. You now need an online Visa waiver.

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Travel Tips | USA

USA: How to apply for an ESTA visa waiver

Don’t get ripped off by websites set up to add an extra $100 to the simple online process of buying your ESTA visa waiver!

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Cruising | Travel Tips

Tips for cruising in Antarctica

If cruising in the Antarctic is on your Bucket List, here are a few tips to know before you go…

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How to take great travel photos

You don’t need an expensive camera to take great photos of your travels. Here are a few of my top tips and some examples of what I’m talking about …

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Singapore | Travel Tips

Singapore Airlines: my tips for surviving long haul

Here are my tips for flying longhaul as I sat (and sat) and reviewed Singapore Airlines economy class from Auckland to Singapore to Istanbul, then London to Singapore and finally home!

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Travel Tips | USA | What to do

8 tips for running the New York Marathon

If you’re about to run the New York Marathon, or just thinking about it, here are some practical tips from my brother

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Cruising | Travel Tips

10 things you should know BEFORE you cruise

If you’re about to book or depart on your first cruise, here are 10 things to know before you go from the experts – and me 🙂

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Singapore | Travel Tips

Nutritional tips for avoiding jetlag

If jetlag, bloating or motion sickness is one of the nasties you suffer when flying, this blog is full of helpful tips on how to eat right inflight by Singapore Airlines panel of international chefs…

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Cruising | Travel Tips

All your curly cruising questions answered

Will I get sea sick? Can I take my own alcohol on board? The answers to these questions and more

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Asia | Australia | China | Cuba | Europe | Hong Kong | Mexico | Middle East | Middle East | Nepal | New Caledonia | New Zealand | Pacific | Singapore | Tahiti | Travel Tips | UK | USA

What power adapters do I need for travelling?

If you need to know which travel plug you need to pack, this post has you covered!

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Bucket List Ideas | South America | Travel Tips

Tips for hiking the Inca Trail

Eight things you should know before you hike the Inca Trail in Peru to Machu Picchu

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