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Stephen urges travellers to split large notes into smaller notes as soon as possible after landing in India, and to always keep the smaller notes on the outside of your cash bundle. 

The difference between tipping in India & tipping in America

From avoiding the ‘most awful thing you can do’, to pre-trip cultural preparation, Stephen Scourfield divulges his top tips for travelling India on an episode of The Pod Well Travelled.

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Uber has released it’s list of weird things left behind in their vehicles.

Weirdest and most common items left in an Uber revealed

Uber has released a list of the craziest items drivers have found in their vehicles over 2024, revealing one item was left behind over 1.7 million times.

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Backwaters of Kerala, India.

Travelling India’s South West

On this fortnight’s episode of The Pod Well Travelled, travel editor Stephen Scourfield divulges his top tips and favourite South West spots in India.

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Luna Beach Club aims to “transform Bali’s urban landscape”.

For Bali’s big full moon party, think Ibiza meets Las Vegas

There are hot people in bikinis and swimsuits with private tables, lounges and booths where guests burn wads of cash on bottles of vodka and rum. 

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United will now fly direct between Adelaide and San Francisco.

New direct 15-hour flight to the US a gamechanger for Aussie state

‘This is a core connection in our aviation network vision that has been decades in the making.’

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Ho Chi Minh City by night.

Three reasons why Vietnam is one of Asia’s top travel spots

The number of international tourists heading to Vietnam surged by more than 30 per cent in January and February compared to the previous year. Here’s why.

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Wayfairer Travel CEO Jason Stevens says you don’t have to be a high-powered CEO to have a great vacation.

Travel secrets from someone who plans luxury holidays

Discover how the CEO of Wayfairer Travel helps ultra-wealthy clients avoid travel headaches with simple yet effective strategies anyone can use.

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ACCC commissioner Anna Brakey said the partnership would boost international capacity with little to no public impact and help to bring down airfares. 

ACCC clears runway for Virgin and Qatar take-off

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have been cleared for take-off with a partnership that will double the number of weekly flights between four key national gateways and Doha in the Middle East.

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Australian travel to the United States is set for a major change.

Major change to US travel for Australians

Australians travelling to the United States are set for a very different experience when they enter the country, as a new law regarding entry and access is passed.

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Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones have died in a suspected mass methanol poisoning.

Ads target young Australians to warn of methanol risks

Young travelling Australians will be targeted on social media, podcasts, at airports and with text messages warning them of the dangers of methanol poisoning and urging them to keep an eye on their mates.

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Qantas has dropped a massive sale on tickets to locations across north and South America.

Qantas launches massive flight sale across North and South America

The deal is for locations in North and South America between April and January 29, 2026.

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Innovation and cleaner energy will revolutionise travel in the future.

Pack your bags for a glorious new era of travel

How innovation and cleaner energy will revolutionise travel in the future.

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Rob the humanoid robotic bartender aboard cruise ship MSC Virtuosa.

Cruise control: Sailing the high seas goes high tech

Within the next decade passengers can expect more high-tech experiences on floating cities of up to 10,000.

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Hamptons Hinterland Retreat on the Gold Coast, Queensland.

Fancy a group getaway? Check out our top holiday hideaways

Short-term accommodation website Stayz has revealed the top choices for 2025.

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