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How To Shrink Your Summer Luggage Girls!!

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Sue

Travel Girl

Do you really need to take that hair straightener, hard-cover book, three pairs of stilettoes, your snorkeling mask and a spare jacket?

Packing for a summer holiday must be one of the most enjoyable varieties of organisation but as with anything that involves decision making, it can be fraught with stress.

One in three women admit to becoming more of a “stress-head” in the lead up to a holiday, according to research from online travel agent Lastminute.com.au. … Continue Reading

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The YHA Experience

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Sue

Staying in Youth Hostels is not necessarily just for the young set! I have stayed in many hostels, both within Australia and overseas and whilst the age group is generally between 18 -30, it is not uncommon to see older independent travellers and families checking in.

My husband and I backpacked through Europe and the UK with our two children, then aged 6 and 8, staying at hostels all the way. We found them to be cheap, conveniently located and as there was four of us, often we could book out a four bedded dorm. … Continue Reading