Tips from other travellers can lead you to places like this
Welcome to our new travel tips page.
Much of the joy of travel is about finding out secrets, our own discoveries, things not mentioned in the guidebook.
Whether it’s how to stay somewhere cheaper, or how to find an even better beach with no bugger on it, hundreds of priceless tips get passed on along the backpacker grapevine.
We’ve been sent some great ones lately and thought we’d share.
Truck Off
Buy a car. You get to see much more of the country and have the flexibility to go where you want, when you want. It’s also cheaper in the long run if you give people lifts in return for petrol money. You can also carry more stuff.
Ben Thombs, England
We’re no fuels
Whether you plan to buy or rent a car during your trip, you can save fuel (thus money) this way: drive smoothly, check the tire pressure frequently, do not drive too fast if you are not in a hurry, service your car regularly, share fuel costs with as many people as you can take in the car and finally, use the discount dockets from your supermarket.
Julien Warrant, Belgium
A Brissie bargain
In Brisbane, get the bus/train/ferry “all day” ticket for one and two zones. It’s a great money saver. For $5.40 you get around everywhere, with all transport, such as a trip to the Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha by bus and move on to a river- cruise with the same ticket!
Keren Mcsweeney, Israel
Pick your harvest work
If you’re looking for harvest work, do the research on-site. Drive out to the farms, talk to the farmers and see if they have locals working for them. If so, the pay and conditions are probably fair. Be aware of sub-contractors out to make money by supplying cheap labour (ie. backpackers).
Jemiel Malouf, Australia
Local knowledge
Always cross-reference what you’re told when you get somewhere new. Try to find a friendly local, who doesn’t stand to make a profit, to ask about things to do and places to go. Don’t just rely on what your hostel and the local tourist office says.
Simon Maghnagi, England
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