Travel Tips

Get ready to fly with our travel tips. We dive into where you might be seated on the plane, what the best suitcase might be for your trip and how to use your luggage allowance to your advantage.

Social Etiquette Abroad: Customs Around the World!

  • 08 Oct, 2021
  • Franki Napolitano
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Know the different social etiquette abroad

We have all heard the horror stories; women attacked for showing too much flesh or couples being arrested and imprisoned for holding hands in public.

Whilst there is a lot of media hype around these stories, it is important to know that there really are some things that can cause great offence in religious countries, and even land you in trouble. When travelling to a country outside of regions such as Europe, North America or Australia, it can be very important to be aware of varying social etiquette to keep you safe.

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Top 5 free apps you need on your holiday: the verdict

  • 12 Oct, 2021
  • Lauren Perry
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Explore our favourite free travel apps

There’s almost too many phone applications out there to choose from.

Which ones do I really need? Can I download them on the road? Will they cost me anything?

Today, we’re diving into the world of your phone to help suss out exactly which apps can help you, and which ones we recommend.

Our top nominations cover everything from apps to carry your boarding passes to language apps to help you nail the lingo. All we need next is an app to do the luggage packing for us!

Jump to: Wallet | Guides to Airports | Airlines | Travel Guides | Language and Translation | Flight Compensation

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LGBTQ+, Transgender: How to change your passport

  • 28 Mar, 2022
  • Lauren Perry
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LGBTQ+ Transgender how to change the gender on your passport

To celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, we’ve put together a step by step guide to help you change the gender marked on your British passport.

We began our journey by sending out a survey to LGBTQ+ and transgender groups to see what hurdles they came up against and what advice they have. 88% of those surveyed said it was definitely worth changing your passport and would recommend it to someone else. Read More


The top 21 phrases to master in different languages

  • 22 Nov, 2021
  • Franki Napolitano
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Learn Hello, Thank you, Can I have the Bill Please and Help! In our 21 phrases to learn blog, covering French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, German and Japanese, all translated by native speakers

When you go abroad, learning common phrases in different languages is always a good idea, don’t you think? Even if it’s just being able to say hello, goodbye, knowing your P&Qs or being able to order a drink, it makes you feel a little more polite than just expecting the locals to know English.

Given this, we thought it’d be helpful to bring you the 21 most common phrases in different languages to learn before your next trip! Read More


“Why have they split up my family on the plane?!”

  • 04 Aug, 2023
  • Franki Napolitano
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Why have they split up my family on the plane?

Whilst travelling, there’s a high chance you may have heard unhappy groups asking this very question in your airport or on your flight. Reports of airlines such as Ryanair, United Airlines, Jetstar and Delta all being accused of splitting up families on a flight are apparent from a quick Google search. Read More