White sand beach on Rottnest Island, Western Australia.

11 great things that travellers can do for free

Managing a budget on holiday is much easier if you take advantage of the freebies – and most destinations have them. Luther Vandross may have been hopelessly wrong when he stated that the best things in life are free, but there are certainly plenty of…
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11 things not to pack for a round-the-world trip

If planning a big adventure, you’re going to have to put a bit of thought into the packing. Here’s what you shouldn’t take. Round the world trip packing mistakes There are several big differences between a round the world adventure and a fortnight’s package holiday…