Best travel money options & travel insurance.
World NomadsTravel InsuranceYou can buy and claim online, even after you’ve left home. Travel insurance from WorldNomads.com is available to people from 140 countries. It’s designed for adventurous travellers with cover for overseas medical, evacuation, baggage and a range of adventure sports and activities.
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Amex Qantas CardCredit CardWe use the Amex Qantas Frequent Flyer linked card. There is usually a hefty swag of points as a sign on bonus (we got 100K!). You get 1.5 point per dollar spent and also a pair of American Express lounge passes to use next time you fly. It’s worth taking a look.
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TransferWiseInternational Money TransfersHaving used many options in the past, we used this fantastic service provided by TransferWise when buying and selling our car in Chile. It’s super quick, you pay the official XE rate and the fee is the cheapest on the market.
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XEMoney conversionUse as a simple currency converter so you know how much to draw out at an ATM. Or, use the more advanced features such as getting alerts as to when is the best time to make a transaction. Perfect for timing large payments.
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SplitwiseMoney TrackerSplitwise is, in a word awesome. Perfect for group travel, this app will let you record who spent money on what and keep a running balance so you can settle up at the end of the holiday. Means no one is left short changed again!
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BankWest Qantas MasterCard Debit CardOverseas ATM WithdrawalsWe find the BankWest Qantas MasterCard Debit Card is the best card for overseas ATM withdrawals. With no overseas ATM access fee, it surpasses most other cards for overseas ATM costs. You also earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points. Needs a minimum $2000 deposit per month but easily overcome using bank transfer in and out. Check the details yourself, of course, to see if it’s right for you.
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Olympus ToughWaterproof cameraFrom Antarctica to Andorra, most our photos have used this very portable, tough, and reliable camera.
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GoPro Hero 5Video CameraThe Hero 5 Black is water-resistant and works with the GoPro Karma Drone if you’re in the market!
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DJI SparkDroneAfter a lot of research, the DJI Spark is a affordable, portable and easy to get up and running quickly.
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Visit World NomadsAmex Qantas CardCredit CardWe use the Amex Qantas Frequent Flyer linked card. There is usually a hefty swag of points as a sign on bonus (we got 100K!). You get 1.5 point per dollar spent and also a pair of American Express lounge passes to use next time you fly. It’s worth taking a look.
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Booking.comAccommodation BookingWhile it does intentionally rush you to book (which can be annoying) they do have accommodation in almost any location worldwide, and you do not always need to pay upfront. We’ve found some great, unique places from booking.com
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AirbnbAccommodation bookingAs a host and user of Airbnb for 5 years we can definitely recommend this method of accommodation. While it has become a bit more mainstream it is still great for meeting people from around the world and getting a local perspective.
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Hotels.comAccommodation bookingHotels.com has been around a while and stood the test of time. Sign up to their email or use their app to unlock the ‘Secret prices’ feature giving extra savings on your nightly rates. Personally have found it ideal when booking rooms in the USA.
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SkyScannerFlight bookingPopular for a reason! Check trending flight prices to choose the best time to travel. Easy to use interface and does a lot of the hard work for you. Always a bonus!
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Lonely PlanetGuide BooksStill the best guidebook going around. Have been travel pioneers since the 70s. Handy to reference on the road and before you go.
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Trans-Siberian HandbookGuide BookOnly exception to stray from Lonely Planet. Bryn Thomas is the goods here when cruising the rails in Russia.
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Great Railway BazaarTravel LiteratureA classic piece of travel writing from one of the all time greats. Paul Theroux’s epic train journey through Asia.
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Seat 61Travel planning (Rail)A bonafide trainspotter, Mark Smith has created the world’s most comprehensive travel resource on rail travel. With rail travel being one of the most pleasant modes of transport, get to know the man in seat 61!
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