Smartraveller Travel Warnings Explained

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides travel advices for more than 170 countries on their smartraveller website. Did you know that the level of the smartraveller … Read More

Contagious Diseases Series: Norovirus

Norovirus is a highly contagious illness. Norovirus is often called the “cruise ship illness” because when an outbreak occurs onboard, this often hits the news. The risk of contracting Norovirus … Read More

Denied Entry: Your rights & responsibilities

For many people, being denied entry at the Immigration counter is one of their worst travel nightmares. Have you ever thought about what happens if you are denied entry into a … Read More

Privacy: Important Info for Travellers

The Privacy Act 1988 is Commonwealth legislation which regulates the manner in which certain organisations collect, use and disclose personal information. Compliance with privacy legislation is mandatory for insurance companies. … Read More

Contagious Diseases Series: Dengue Fever

Dengue Fever is a viral illness which is common in tropical areas. Symptoms of Dengue Fever can range in severity with a mild case feeling like a dose of the … Read More

Delayed Baggage Compensation

Delayed baggage is a right royal pain in the “you-know-where”. If you’ve ever had to deal with delayed baggage after a long haul flight, you know just how true this … Read More

DVT Travel Risk: What you need to know

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious risk for travellers. Whilst it is thought that long haul travel increases the risk of DVT, it is not confined to air travel.  … Read More

Wild Monkey Risk: How to avoid being attacked

If you’re going to Bali, you probably plan to visit the Ubud Monkey Forest. In fact, you can pretty much see a wild monkey in most Asian countries … and … Read More

Pregnancy: Is it covered by travel insurance?

Pregnancy is an exciting time in a couple’s life and it heralds massive lifestyle changes ahead. For some couples, pregnancy leads to thoughts of a babymoon – a sneaky trip … Read More

Vaping Overseas:  Is it legal?

Vaping is becoming more popular as smokers turn away from cigarettes and focus on vaping devices and E-cigarettes. If you’re into vaping, it’s important to research your destinations to make … Read More

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