Category: Travel Destination

15 most affordable travel destinations for 2024

With the cost of living crisis affecting many Aussies, finding a cheap and cheerful destination for your next holiday is a hot topic. Taking a seed list of the most popular travel destinations, the team at Wethrift analysed the following data points to give each destination an overall score: flight routes, number of passengers, average cost of tourist attractions and tours, average cost of public transport, average cost of meal, cost of a mini food shop, accommodation for a weekend for two people, looking at hotels, B&Bs and full apartments. After crunching those figures they produced this list of the… READ MORE

5 Tips for traveling outside the airport during a long transit

When using a plane to travel to distant destinations, such as between countries or between continents, usually requires transit. The transit duration for each airline may vary, because some have short transits and others have long transits, so this is adjusted to the schedule stated on the airline. Sometimes there are people who take a transit time of more than 17 to 20 hours and this might make passengers get bored easily, especially if they are just waiting at the airport. There are several tips below that you can do if you are interested in traveling outside the airport during… READ MORE

2 Ohio Cities Are Among America’s ‘Top 50 Travel Destinations’

There is so much to explore around America. Hidden hamlets with a small-town community feel, big bustling cities so full of activity it’s as if no one sleeps, charming beach towns promising sun and relaxation away from your everyday life. Wherever you choose to visit, you’re sure to leave with lifelong memories and a story to tell. AAA compiled a list of the Top 50 travel destinations in the US, and it’s filled with exciting cities waiting to be explored. While the top spots on the list are claimed with tourist destinations like Orlando, Anaheim and Las Vegas, two cities… READ MORE

Aussies Flock to Indonesia, Toppling New Zealand as Top Travel Destination for the First Time | eTN

Whether this marks a permanent change or a temporary trend remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Indonesia has emerged as a major player in the Australian travel scene. In a historic shift, Indonesia has dethroned New Zealand as the most popular overseas destination for short-term trips by Australians in 2023, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Around 1.37 million Australians ventured to Indonesia last year, marking a significant increase compared to the 1.26 million who opted for New Zealand. This shift represents the first time in nearly 50 years that New Zealand… READ MORE