It happened just last week. I was in a cab in Palermo in Buenos Aires, coming to the end of a 24-hour journey from Australia.
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It happened just last week. I was in a cab in Palermo in Buenos Aires, coming to the end of a 24-hour journey from Australia.
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Checking the rules is a straightforward suggestion, but the most amazing warnings are the least expected and the ones that play out exactly as described.
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When Carlos, an American expat living in Colombia, finally met in person the attractive young woman he had been messaging on a dating app, his apprehension began to melt away.
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Travel insurance can give you the protection you need if your holiday doesn't go as planned. But don't count on it if something happens to you and alcohol is a factor.
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With news of Booking.com hackers increasing attacks on customers, we ask two cyber-security and travel fraud experts for their top tips on how to protect yourself when booking a trip.
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Life at Sea Cruises – which was due to launch its three-year round-the-world cruise in November – has called it off. There’s no ship, and passengers are being offered refunds – though the company says it still wants to launch a long-term cruise in the future.
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You might get a bigger bill than you bargained for in Europe, especially when eating out. Are the charges justified, or just dodgy grabs for the tourist dollar? You decide.
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They are among Amazon’s top sellers and have hundreds of five-star reviews. The only problem? They’re being created by AI.
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Pickpockets prey on tourists, hoping you’re loaded with cash, cards and other goodies. Here’s how to reduce your risk of becoming a target.
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Venice resident Monica Poli has become prominent on social media for patrolling the streets of Venice, calling out would-be pickpockets to tourists.
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'Malvertising' scammers posing as airline help desk agents target consumers who are attempting to book flights in a hurry.
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Follow this advice, and you will be seeing the world and saving your pennies in no time.
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Just a few months after bookings were opened for a three-year cruise, the voyage, scheduled to sail from Istanbul on November 1, appears to be in crisis with questions over the suitability of the ship and passengers requesting refunds.
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Social media is helping travel agents to impress clients, and sometimes to scam them.
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Australian tourists are lifting the lid on an annoying Bali scam that they say could cost you heaps if you’re unaware.
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In the rear vision mirror I see the bloke hopping into his car and pulling out. Seconds later he's behind me gesturing me to pull over.
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Federal court upholds ruling that travel website promoted big-spending advertisers above cheapest options in results for hotel deals
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Cyber security experts say there's plenty you can do to avoid cyber criminals getting hold of your personal data online, including tearing up your plane boarding pass after use.
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Following a "hack" of Tony Abbott's Qantas account, experts are again warning against posting tickets and barcodes online.
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Travel website didn’t show the cheapest deals for rooms but promoted advertisers who paid the biggest fees
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Merchants frequently try to confuse and bulldoze foreign travelers into paying a stiff markup on credit card charges. But you can fight back.
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Kiwis are paying ten times the price of entering the US thanks to this confusing scam.
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The competition watchdog is urging consumers to shop around for foreign exchange services, after finding shoppers are getting a raw deal from big banks.
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The big four banks have been slammed for charging high fees on international money transfers. Here's how to avoid getting stung when you or your cash head overseas.