Travel Tips

Each month we share our readers top travel tips. Below are the top tips for March along with some of our previous favourites.  
If you have a travel tip you’d like to share then email jackie@bunniktravel.com.au – if your tip is chosen then you will be rewarded with a $20 Myer voucher!

Top Travel Tips for July

Carry a piece of muslin that has been soaked in soapy water and left to dry. Keep it in your bag/backpack for emergency stains - all you’ll have to do is soak a corner in water to clean the stain.
Lula Cassimatis, Qld

Look out for internet cafés when you’re travelling. They offer cheap phone and internet rates which is much better than coming home to a big phone bill.
Jane Lewis, Vic
 
  
The best of the rest...
 
When travelling, take a cake of Sard Wonder Soap to do your hand washing. In addition, a small 'Dynamo to Go' stain remover pen is indispensable for those unavoidable bad stains.
Helen Schindler, NSW
 
Keep an eye out for illegal drivers at airports. With Bunnik Tours, your guide will always be waiting at the airport arrivals with a Bunnik Tours sign.
Tess Kelly, SA
 
Take a travel size hand disinfectant gel from home and keep in your bag - just in case!
Sue Smith, SA

If you travel as a couple share both cases. Both of you pack half of your things in one case and half in the other that way if you are unfortunate enough to lose a suitcase you will still have some clothes to wear.
Martha Whyte, NSW
 
Always check the weather before you travel but be prepared for it to change. Pack clothes that you can wear in layers so will be good in hot and cold temperatures.
Catherine Smith, QLD
 
Take all travel size toiletries these may seem more expensive but they will take less room and weight up in your case, meaning more room for souvenirs!
Helen Croft, VIC
 
"If you suffer from headaches while travelling try massaging lavendar aromatherapy oil where the pain is, it works wonders."
Nadia Scott, NSW 
 
"Always check the seal on bottled water to make sure that is hasn't been opened."
Matthew Jackson, SA

"If you're going abroad to see wild animals, a trip to you local zoo can familiarise you and your camera with your subject matter." 
Mark Harris, QLD

“Keep a small amount of local currency, easily accessible in a pocket or something, and away from the majority of your money. 
You may need small change for a tip or a bottle of water or the toilet!”
Kym Chapel, VIC

“Try to reset your internal clock when travelling as soon as you can. When you find out the time in your arrival destination reset your watch and try not to sleep until night time local time – this may be hard but will help you to avoid jetlag”.
Peter Phillips, WA

“Swapping books with other travellers keeps your luggage down and opens your mind to new authors and subjects.”
Helen Boyd, NSW

“Always, always, always keep toilet paper with you!”
Paul Finch, WA
 
“In addition to photos a diary of your trip will help bring your memories back to life. You get plenty of opportunities to sit down and write – as you take more trips the library your create is a great momento and will show where all the money has gone!”
John Adams, QLD
 
“Before you go away, write out address labels for people you intend to send postcards to. You can then use labels this saves time and is convenient as you don't have to take an address book or remember who to send postcards to.”
Marjorie Linley, QLD
 
“Make sure you stick your photos in an album or scrapbook and type up your stories. You can add ticket stubs, postcards and anything else you picked up on the way. In the months and years after getting home you’ll be glad you did.”
Elizabeth Church, WA
 
“Ask permission before taking photos of people. If they refuse then don’t snap away. Be prepared as some people may ask for a small fee.”
Andrew Kendall, NSW
 
“Other travellers are the best sources of information on good restaurants and pitfalls to avoid. And swapping tales and tips is a great ice breaker.”
Helen Rackham, QLD

“Carry a packet of energy sweets (the ones with high glucose content) for those moments when there’s no meal in sight and you or your companions are fading fast.”
Ian Shearman, TAS

“If vegetarian, learn how to say you are in the language of the country you’re heading for to avoid confusion and unwanted food – it’s easier to mime than chicken or broccoli.”
Sarah Hines, NSW   
 
“You don’t have to be fluent in a language to be able to speak it. Being able to say ‘yes’, ‘no’ and ‘thank you’ means you can speak the language – not much of it perhaps but enough to make a surprisingly big difference. It helps to be able to say ‘one beer please’ as well!”
Chris Scott, TAS
 
“A full set of coins from each country you pass through is a cheap and very nice souvenir.”
Mark Church, NSW

“In countries where bargaining is the norm, the better dressed you are, the higher the starting price. If on a major buying spree dress down a bit.”
Kelly Stewart, SA 
  
“Space Bags are terrific for packing clothes. They condense everything to half their size so you can have more room for all your souvenirs! They also keep out dust, dirt and insects.  However, don’t forget that your condensed clothing still weighs the same!”
June Gregg, SA

“Use cliplock bags to divide up smalls like underwear. It saves totally opening your bag in the last days of your holiday to find that last clean pair of socks.”
Pauline Contos, NSW
 
“A bicycle is a good, environmentally friendly way to see a country and the more you cycle, the less holiday weight you gain”. 
Steven White 

“Roll your clothes instead of folding them when you are packing. Less creases and more space!”
Zoe Brown, NSW
 
“Zip off trousers give you the best of both worlds. Get a pair with plenty of pockets, combat style, so you’ve got lots of places to put those need to have items.”   
Chris Hill, QLD

“When travelling overseas, take a four-outlet power board, therefore you only need one adaptor for the relevant country. For example, you can charge your camera battery, telephone, use your hairdryer etc”
Sandra Murphy, SA

“If you are going to eat from a street stall, avoid meat that’s been sitting for a while or choose a busy place where they turn the food over quickly.”
Tess Marples, WA
 
“When looking at a map or guide book, stand with your back to a wall so your back pack (day pack) isn't easily accessible.”
Allison Farmer, NSW

“When travelling to Asia it is common to encounter children begging. Resist the temptation to give pens or small change. Instead pack some school supplies for a school or orphanage as some tours include a school visit. Alternatively check out "Carry for Kids", a site which lists specific organisations and their needs.”
Sue Leverton, SA

“Always carry any camera and/or mobile phones with their chargers in your carry-on luggage. This is in case your stowed luggage goes astray.”
Brad Duck, QLD

“Planning your next trip is a great way to banish the back to work blues after time off over Christmas.”
Anita Henson, QLD

“Try the local foods – it’s a great way to taste another culture.”
Mike White, NSW
 
“Purchase of a small luggage scale, small enough to pack, and inexpensive, is invaluable in making sure luggage is not over-weight!”
Helen Whyte, QLD
 
“Churches and other religious buildings are great tourist sites, but they’re still spiritual places – keep your voice down and check if you can take photos.”
Scott Kendall, SA

 


 
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