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Safety

30 August 2024

Thailand Travel Safety Tips and Advice

Amazing beaches, bustling night life and friendly locals – it's little wonder Thailand is such a pop...

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28 August 2024

Bali Safety: Travel Tips and Advice

With its idyllic beaches and friendly people, Bali may seem like a place where troubles don't exist....

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30 August 2024

New Zealand: Travel Safety Tips and Advice

In general, New Zealand is a very safe country to visit. So long as you are aware of your surroundin...

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27 November 2024

Our 10-Tip Guide to Surviving a Family Holiday

Tips and advice on how to survive your next family holiday from TID.

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22 February 2022

Travel in the age of COVID-19

It's time to get excited! At long last, we can dare to make travel plans and jet off to lands that h...

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03 June 2020

5 Snow Travel Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe in Winter

None of us could have imagined the unprecedented events that have unfolded in recent months. For mos...

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13 May 2020

Driving around Australia: Practical tips and safety advice

Getting ready to embark on an epic road trip around Australia? Find out how Travel Insurance Direct can help you eliminate stress and maximise smiles.

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16 August 2019

Stay safe on your European holiday

As winter sets in throughout the southern hemisphere travellers look north to escape the chill. ...

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07 February 2019

What are some tourist scams in Europe right now?

Each year scammers and criminals come up with new and innovative ways to prey on the tourist masses ...

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08 January 2019

How much does it cost to be hospitalised in Australia's most popular destinations?

This article was written by Richard Laycock. Richard is an Insurance Expert from finder.com.au Make...

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23 August 2018

Protect your personal data when traveling

Staying protected whilst on holiday is a must. But just how can you ensure your personal data is also safeguarded from breaches and attacks?

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08 May 2018

What to do if you get food poisoning on holiday

Do you love food? Silly question, who doesn't? But it can be so disappointing when food bites back - especially when you're on holiday. One of the best parts about travelling is, of course, getting to taste new flavours, so let us help you avoid getting food poisoning when travelling!

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20 December 2024

Vietnam Safety Tips: Avoiding Crime and Scams

From dodgy tour operators to shopping scams and bag snatching, here are the petty crimes to watch for when traveling in Vietnam.

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18 March 2018

Singapore - travel safety

Current smart traveller advice Australians are advised to exercise the normal level of caution as t...

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18 March 2018

Indonesia: travel safety

Current smart traveller advice A high level of caution is advised to visitors of Indonesia due to...

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