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Handy tips for economical, effective and enjoyable travel

Malaysian Railway
November 11, 2015

Catch the train – ETS to Ipoh

It’s definitely do-able to catch the new ETS to Ipoh for the day, but it does come with some prior considerations re ticket purchasing!

travelling with kids
October 23, 2015

Travelling with kids – 10 tips to stay sane

Ten tips to help everyone enjoy the experience when travelling with the kids.

travel jacket
October 19, 2015

Need a travel jacket? Enter Baubax

Would you want to sleep with your sunglasses, phone, iPad, a portable charger and sundry pens etc in your jacket? This travel jacket will let you do just that and more.

cool hand carry luggage
October 18, 2015

Take a Barracuda with you when you travel

No, not a fish. This is a really cool innovative piece of luggage that ticks most of the boxes.

identify the place
October 16, 2015

Don’t remember where you took that shot?

Can’t remember where that place was? Or found a photo of an unknown place that looks great to visit and wondered ‘Where is this?’. Well, there is actually a website that can help you. Even better – it’s free!

travel by train
October 15, 2015

Five Train trips, six trains – Europe

Five different train trips around Europe, on six different trains. We tried the Austrian, French and German fast trains, a Eurocity train and the City Night Line. Here’s our assessment and a few pointers.

Catch the Train – Eurail it round Europe
October 14, 2015

Catch the Train – Eurail it round Europe

With ‘train tripping around Europe’ on the bucket list, we decided this was our chance to try out the oft heard about Eurail Pass. Here’s how we went making the bookings,what they cost and an assessment of whether it was worth it.

data roaming,wi-fi
October 4, 2015

6 ways to roam and save when you travel

You have a growing number of options to stay connected when you travel. We’ve checked out a few of them here with benefits and cautions.

photo safari
September 30, 2015

Go on a Safari – a photo safari

A bit of whimsy for today – Looking with different eyes when we travel, finding the unexpected as we look for something in particular.

animal bite
September 29, 2015

Did a monkey bite you?

We talk to someone who was bitten by a monkey and the steps she took to ensure she stayed healthy.

check-in options
September 23, 2015

Six tips to ease check-in for your holiday flights

Holiday periods can be stressful when you have to get through a busy airport. Here are half a dozen quick tips to ease the check-in process.

fly with a carer
September 22, 2015

Singapore Airlines offers Medical Travel Companions

This new service allows mobility to those otherwise unable to travel, making it possible to fly with a carer.

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