Real travel stories
How to beat your fear of flying
I work for a travel company, my family live interstate, and I’m on a mission to visit every country in the world. So you’d think I’d be a pretty good flyer, right? Yeah… no. I hate it; it freaks me out. But after years of flying, I’ve finally figured out some solid Dos and Don’ts …
15 ridiculous post-holiday fails in 24 hours
You know the feeling. It’s your first day back at work and you’re still in holiday mode. Maybe you’re a little too relaxed. Maybe you’ve got a touch (or a wallop) of jet lag. Whatever it is, your head’s just not in the (work) game. Mine’s not. You see, I’ve just come back from three weeks …
12 ways travel helps you find your true self
OK, I promise not to go all Eat, Pay, Love on you. But the truth is that travel is an awesome way to get to know yourself and reconnect with the things that matter most to you. And if you write a best-selling book along the way, so be it ;P Here are 12 ways …
Why I travel light
When you come from a Chinese-Australian family as big as mine, childhood trips feel less like holidays and look more like a human trafficking operation. Getting to Gold Coast theme parks with five kids in the ‘80s and ‘90s meant sardining ourselves into a regular-sized car, closing the doors softly but firmly, then driving like …
Why I invest in travel instead of property (and you should too!)
If you live in Sydney or Melbourne and are looking to buy your first property, chances are you’re depressingly aware that your $$ won’t go far. The market has boomed, and it’s hard to get your first break. I’ve decided to wait till the property market cools off a little (fingers crossed!) before taking the …
Why we went to South America with our workmates (and it was awesome!)
Holidays are supposed to be about getting away from work, right? Not for these four. We chat to Keryn and Amy – two of our favourite Wotif peeps – to find out why they, an ex-Wotifian, and a redhead all went on a South-American adventure together. How did this group trip come about? AMY: Do …
Why living & working overseas will change your life
I’d always loved travelling, and having worked for Wotif.com for 5+years, I’d done a lot for both work and play. But when I was given the opportunity to live and work in Bangkok, it pushed me to the edge of my comfort zone. However, I’m happy to say that I took the experience by the …
Why I travelled to the other side of the world for 2.5 minutes
It might seem like a crazy idea to travel half-way round the world for something where the main event will last less than the time it takes to boil a kettle. And that’s weather permitting. But it’s an event that is out of this world! What am I talking about? The Total Solar Eclipse, of …
18 travel traditions you need to start now
Travel traditions are a great way to create lasting memories. They can be small things, perhaps something quirky you do every trip you go on. Or something bigger, such as that annual visit to your favourite place every year. Whatever the scale, they’re guaranteed to add a little extra fun to your travel world. We’ve …
Why I Travel Somewhere New For My Birthday Every Year
I never went away for college like lots of other kids do, I went to university in my hometown in Hawaii. After being exposed to new people, places and cultures through my studies, I felt like I had missed out on the chance to experience something and somewhere new for myself. So the summer before …
