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Navigating Overseas ATM Fees: A Guide for Australian Travellers

Whether you’re planning a European escapade, an Asian adventure, or a trip to the US, understanding overseas ATM fees is essential for every Australian traveller. The most common ATM fees we found during our research are A flat fee of $5 3% of the transaction value An exchange rate margin that varies between 3% and 15% So if you are taking out $100 worth of currency overseas, you are most likely paying over $10 in bank fees if you use an Australian bank card. In this guide, we’ll outline different types of fees you might encounter, how various banks handle […]

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USA Travel Insurance for Australians

Travel to the United States of America is a dream for many but for the unlucky few who experience a medical emergency, it can quickly turn into a nightmare. Travel insurance can make it easier to bear challenges like overseas hospital stays and stolen luggage.

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The Most Expensive Airbnb in Every Country

When Airbnb emerged as an early cornerstone of the sharing economy, it seemed to represent much that was utopian about the internet age: a vast network of goodwill, consumers taking control, adventure, culture exchange — and fair, comparable pricing.   Since the platform’s official launch in 2008, Airbnb’s hosts have professionalized their act and raised their prices along with their standards.   But if there’s one benefit to pricier, distinctly not-your-mate’s-couch Airbnb rooms, it’s the fantasizing that they encourage. From the weird and wonderful to the reassuringly expensive, the properties in Airbnb-land are always worth a wander. Fancy a night […]

Currency in Egypt

An Australian Traveller’s Money Guide to Currency Exchange in Egypt Egypt is truly a traveller’s dream. Visit the mighty Nile and marvellous monuments, then indulge in the country’s unique, diverse and delicious cuisine. Hop on a boat to see the waterside temples, or trek into the desert to find the traces of Roman trading outposts. The opportunities to explore Egypt are endless! Before you go, check out our handy and comprehensive guide, perfect for finding the best way to take your money to Egypt.   The currency that is used in Egypt In Egypt, the currency that locals use is […]