Travel Tips

MOBILE PHONES & ADAPTORS

MOBILE PHONES & ADAPTORS

  Arrange any add on plans you may need with your mobile phone provider for the countries you are travelling to before you go to avoid hefty bills. You could also check out local sim cards in the country to which you are travelling if you are embarking on an...

PACKING & LUGGAGE

PACKING & LUGGAGE

  When it comes to packing clothes, it depends on the type of trip & destination, but a few tips cover most situations Try and colour coordinate outfits before you pack so that you know what goes with what, this will save space & weight as you will be...

TRAVEL TIPS

TRAVEL TIPS

  We enjoy planning our own travel adventures from booking hotels, flights, trains & taxis to experiences & trips within other countries. It can be daunting, and we have made mistakes! As we have moved into the ‘Silver’ age group we have discovered that...

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & INSURANCE

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & INSURANCE

  Passport:Check that your passport is in date and valid for at least 3 months after your trip, for some countries it will need to be in date for 6 months after your trip. Check the regulations of the countries you are visiting. Visas:Check if you need a visa to...

MEDICATION

MEDICATION

  • Check the regulations of the country you are travelling to regarding prescription medicines and over the counter ones. Some medicines are controlled especially if they fall within the Opium Act which some strong painkillers do. You should also check the...

Getting Around in Sydney

Getting Around in Sydney

  Trains, Trams, Ferries & Buses! Getting around in Sydney is easy and inexpensive! All these modes of public transport were within a 10-minute walk to the Silver Globetrotters when they were based in the Rocks for a month during September & October 2022....