or from Brisbane to Melbourne for just $41 every time For over 25 years my little side hobby has been collecting frequent flyer points.Back then we had Ansett points, and we managed to get our whole family tickets to Queenstown New Zealand for a holiday. But at that exact moment Ansett was going broke. We … Continue reading How to Get an around the world ticket for $850 or less
Category: Travel Hacks
2019 Travel Hacks #4
Gadgets Gizmo's and Lounge Access With our extended travel this time for two months and only with carry on luggage we have tried to find a few gadgets to make it all a bit easier. Here are some of the things we have discovered. Multi Power Adaptor Together we have accumulated individual PowerPoint adaptors and … Continue reading 2019 Travel Hacks #4
2019 Travel Hacks #3
No Check-in Having just carry on luggage and traveling light is one of the most useful and in some sense liberating part of travel. And even in life generally. If you know us, we have over the last decade deliberately downsized life! Moving from acreage to a two bedroom unit. From two cars to one. … Continue reading 2019 Travel Hacks #3
2019 Travel Hacks #2
Handy apps TripIt.com Is the app my wife and I have used for years now for all of our bookings related to travel. It simply combines all the flights, accommodation, car hire and any other stuff related to a trip in one place which is easily accessible on your mobile phone. The best part is, … Continue reading 2019 Travel Hacks #2
2019 Travel Hack #1
Getting Frequent Flyer Flights. Getting a round world flight with Qantas is ‘just’ 140,000 points. Compared to say a return to LA for 90,000 points the round the world is very good value. If you plan several years ahead for a big trip then this can be doable. You don’t get points from flying, well … Continue reading 2019 Travel Hack #1