Author Archive: Brook Mitchell

Editor and of aussietraveladvice.com: The independent resource for Aussies going overseas. I love to travel, surf, write, take photos and concentrate my energies on having the time to do all as often as possible.

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5 Tips on Credit Card Travel Insurance

• May 2, 2012 • Comments (0)
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Five tips on often dodgy credit card insurance policies

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NAB Gold Visa Debit Card Scrapped

• May 2, 2012 • Comments (0)
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More give less take? NAB’s marketing slogan seems like a bit of a joke

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Tips and Links For Vegetarian Travellers

• April 28, 2012 • Comments (4)
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Some tips and links for Vegetarian travellers out on the road.

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Travellers Diahorrea

• April 21, 2012 • Comments (0)
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Travellers diahorrea affects a decent majority of travellers overseas. Get informed before you go.

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Dealing With Beggars and Other Hassles

• April 2, 2012 • Comments (0)
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If you are going to travel in place where there are tourists, that is impoverished (but not necessarily so) you and other tourists are very likely to get the unwanted attention of some people wanting your money via a handout or an almost forced sale of a carpet or some other souvenir.

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The Infamous Full Moon Party: Thailand

• March 11, 2012 • Comments (3)
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The party of a lifetime? or a serious ‘never again’ type experience, complete with time in hospital or jail?

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The Lathmar Holi Festival, India

• March 4, 2012 • Comments (0)
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Lathmar Holi is one day out of a weeks celbrations herlading the end of winter in the North of India, where local women beat men with sticks.

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Teaching English Overseas (TESOL/ESL)

• February 2, 2012 • Comments (0)
Travel advice on teaching English abroad.  All for the Aussie traveller

There are certain professions which lend themselves to globetrotting. Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) is one of those professions and opens up a world of opportunities. Check out our guide for the Aussie traveller.

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