Aussies are a nation of globetrotters, making more than 9.7 million trips overseas in 2014-15, but recent research has shown that more and more travellers are running into trouble overseas in the form of petty crime such as theft, dishonesty and faulty services.
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The holiday season is fast approaching, which means thousands of Aussies will soon be jetsetting overseas for a much needed vacay. While a break in a foreign country can be a fantastic experience, if an incident occurs Mozo Director Kirsty Lamont says many travellers face the risk of having their claims rejected due to not following some of the golden travel insurance rules.
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With the rise of home sharing platforms like AirBnB, travellers can jetset overseas and live like the locals at an affordable price. However, there is a risk of booking accommodation through online home share sites, in the form of internet scams says eGlobal Travel Media.
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As ski season approaches, news.com.au has reported that Aussie skiers are putting themselves at risk by “shunning” travel insurance despite increasing snow-sport related injury rates.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs has released their new consular strategy, and it’s bad news for the clueless and the rebellious.
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More women are reporting sexual assault while travelling, an Australian travel insurer has observed.
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Travelling to Southeast Asia is becoming a rite of passage for many young Aussies, however according to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Tourism 400,000 people under 25 die on world’s roads each year - in locations like Bali, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam - most of which are deaths occurring among motorcyclists.
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Malaysia Airlines has released a series of new online offers for flights from Australia and New Zealand, according to eGlobal Travel Media.
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The winter holidays are just around the corner - the kids will soon be off school – making it the ultimate time to jet set out of here.
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Tourism is serious business and while on the road it’s pretty hard to go anywhere without someone trying to separate you from your hard-earned. Leave home prepared to give these tourist traps a miss and save your spending money for the stuff (and experiences) you really want.
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