Kiwi.com is an online travel agent that specialises in putting together hacked airfares which can end up being cheaper. But is Kiwi.com legit and is it worth booking through. I’ve booked flights through Kiwi.com before and wanted to share some of the pros and cons of using the site. How does Kiwi.com Work? So most online travel agents like Webjet or Bravolfly, will display itineraries offered by airlines and their alliances. What makes Kiwi.com different is they do what is called “Virtual Interlining”. Unlike conventional travel agents that typically book tickets through standard airline allia ..read more

Bonza Airlines commenced flights in Australia in January 2023. It was touted as an alternative low-cost airline that would serve under-utilised regional routes in Australia. But is Bonza Airlines really that cheap compared to other options? I took a look at how it compares: You Can Only Book Flights Through the App First and foremost I need to point out that you can only book flights on Bonza by downloading their app. This is a terrible idea and it does mean you can’t use a flight search engine like Google Flights to check prices and see routes. Bonza are obviously hoping people will only chec ..read more

Cruise Guru is a popular Australian website for booking cruises. They often offer some of the best deals on cruises. But are there any hidden catches to booking through a travel agent like Cruise Guru? Here’s my review: Note – This isn’t a sponsored review and I’m not getting paid by CruiseGuru. This is simply based on my own travel experience. Pros and Cons of Booking Through Cruise Guru Before booking through Cruise Guru here are some of the pros and cons: Cruise Guru Can List Better Prices Unlike airlines, cruise companies still offer discounts to travel agents who can pass these deals onto ..read more

While putting together this list, I came across a number of similar lists that definitely weren’t written by Australians. Here is a list of foods you should try written by an actual Australian. Food and Drinks to Try in Australia Chips with Chicken Salt Almost every small town in Australia is home to at least one take-away shop. When you order from these take-away shops they’ll ask you if you want “Chicken Salt”. It’s Australia’s favourite seasoning and is used as an alternative to regular salt. Chicken Salt isn’t popular outside of Australia although it’s starting to pop up overseas as more p ..read more

Did you know that many travel insurance policies by default don’t cover cruises! It’s a good idea to get travel insurance for your cruise even if it’s a domestic cruise. I’ve put together a list of travel insurance providers which offer cruise travel insurance in Australia. Note – Travel Insurance policies might change. Always read the PDS before buying a policy to confirm what is covered and what’s not. Which Travel Insurance Covers Cruises? Cruise Travel Insurance Providers in Australia Here is a more detailed breakdown of what’s covered by different providers in Australia: Cover More Cov ..read more

If you’ve searched for flights online you may have come across BudgetAir listed as an option to book flights. I don’t think Budget Air is a good option for booking flights online. Here’s why: BudgetAir Review: Pros and Cons Before booking with BudgetAir there are some things you should be aware of: BudgetAir Charges Booking Fees BudgetAir charges a booking fee on flight bookings. Other online travel agents like CheersTravel and AuntBetty don’t charge a booking fee. You can save money by using another online travel agent and avoid paying the booking fee or even better book direct with the airli ..read more

Globehunters is an online travel agent. If you search for flights through Google Flights, SkySkanner or Kayak – you may have seen it listed as one of the booking options. But is it worth booking through Globehunters or is it better to book through the airline? Here are the pros and cons of using Globehunters My Globehunters Review: Pros and Cons Here’s my Globehunters review for 2023: It’s Possible to Find Cheaper Prices It is possible that Globehunters has cheaper prices than booking direct through an airline. The price listed on Google Flights is the price that Globehunters charges. So it is ..read more

Luxury Escapes is one of the most popular holiday booking sites in Australia. I’ve used Luxury Escapes in the past to book hotel and holiday packages. Here is my Luxury Escapes review for 2023: Pros and Cons of Booking with Luxury Escapes Here are some of the pros and cons of booking through Luxury Escapes: Exclusive Offers Luxury Escapes has does offer exclusive deals that may not be available through other sites. Packages offer include extras like breakfast, drinks on arrival, late checkout etc. However many of the offers are also available when you book directly with the hotel. So it’s wort ..read more

Travel Wallets are designed to store your passport and other important items like travel cards, ID, money and tickets while travelling. They’ll ensure your passport doesn’t get damaged or lost. The Best Travel Wallets Here are my top travel wallet picks that are available in Australia: Bellroy Travel Folio – My top pick The Bellroy Travel Folio is a beautifully made travel wallet. The 2nd generation of their Travel Folio now includes a zip. This will hold everything securely inside with no risk of anything falling out. However it also features a really handy slip pocket on the outside so you ..read more

Are you posting your travel pics on Instagram or Facebook and looking for some good travel captions? I’ve put together a list of travel instagram captions that work well for a variety of travel types. Hope these help: Travel Captions Keep calm and travel on Travel far enough to meet yourself, but not so far that you miss Happy Hour. Life goal: Create enough memories to have a really awesome password hint. SOS: Send more vacation days. Taking the road less traveled… because I missed the exit All I need is a 3 month vacation 4 times a year. Cruise Travel Captions Sailing through life, one por ..read more