Travel Tips & Topics Archives

How PayID is being used in Australia in 2026 while travelling

April 15, 2026 Pete Wilson

PayID has quietly become one of the most practical financial tools in everyday Australian life. Built on the New Payments Platform (NPP), […]

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Buying a Second Hand Car for Travel: What to Check First

April 11, 2026 Pete Wilson

Second-Hand Car – Planning a family road trip is one of those ideas that starts as a daydream and slowly turns into a very detailed spreadsheet. […]

What to Pack When Tackling Australia’s Big Lap

March 19, 2026 Pete Wilson

Sooner or later, most Australian road trippers start thinking about the Big Lap. The idea has a certain pull: hitch up the caravan, point the car towards […]

Hit the Road Right: New Year Autocare Checklist

January 21, 2026 Pete Wilson

Autocare Checklist – A new year is here, and with it – new possibilities. It’s an excellent time of year to reflect on the year gone by […]

Defender Rally’s debut at the 2026 Dakar Rally

January 16, 2026 Rob Fraser

2026 Dakar Rally – As the official car partner to the Dakar Rally, adventure brand Defender supports the world’s toughest off-road race […]

How to Recover Well After Traveling and Avoid Getting Sick

January 14, 2026 Pete Wilson

Traveling can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life, whether it’s a quick weekend getaway or a long international adventure. […]

eSim – How to Avoid Expensive Roaming Charges When Travelling to New Zealand

December 5, 2025 Pete Wilson

eSim – New Zealand is one of those destinations where you rely on your phone constantly, long drives, changing weather, remote areas, and a […]

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The Hidden Perks of Hiring a Car Locally in Joondalup

December 4, 2025 Pete Wilson

When most people think about hiring a car, they picture airports, big city depots, and long queues. But for residents and visitors […]

How to Build the Perfect Road Trips Routine for Stress-Free Travel

November 15, 2025 Pete Wilson

Road trips offer an unmatched sense of adventure — the open road, beautiful scenery, and the freedom to explore at your own pace. […]

What Touring Mechanics See Every Day: Top 5 Most Preventable Failures on Long Trips

November 9, 2025 Pete Wilson

Top 5 – Most breakdowns in remote travel aren’t just “bad luck” – they are usually small issues that grew due to distance, heat or load. […]

How to Prepare a Strong Australia Visitor Visa Application

July 9, 2026

Australia Visitor Visa Application – Australia possesses a unique ability to captivate travellers long before they even arrive. […]

The Smart Traveller’s Cheat Code: How to Score Luxury Aussie Stays on a Backpacker Budget

July 8, 2026

Let’s be honest: planning an Australian getaway is easily one of the most exciting things you can do. Whether you are dreaming of a […]

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The Smartest Ways to Create More Space Without Moving House

June 20, 2026

Feeling like your home is running out of space does not always mean you need to move. In many cases, the issue is not the size of the home […]

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2019 Subaru Forester Review

September 7, 2018

The Subaru Forester is aimed at the adventurous family with 2 or 3 children that wants to use their vehicle not only for school runs, but as an escape on weekends and holidays. For this purpose it is perfectly designed […]

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Audi 2nd Generation Q5 AWD SUV quattro Launch Review

July 15, 2017

Amongst the prestige AWD SUV’s the Audi Q5 range has a special place. We will have full drive impressions as we get the vehicles for testing, but again for now let’s just say that the all new 2nd generation Audi Q5 is a game changer. […]

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2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Review

March 10, 2011

Toyota has finally released the FJ Cruiser in Australia. The FJ Cruiser is powered by a 4.0L V6 5 Speed drivetrain with a dual transfer case and heaps of 4WD credibility. […]