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Phone SIM to offer calls at 49 cents per minute while you're overseas 
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Phone SIM to offer calls at 49 cents per minute while you're overseas

by Daniel James  |  26 Mar 2013  |  Comment now
From 1 April, the per-minute rate to call Australian from most of Europe, Asia and the US will be 49 cents with BackChat, compared with several dollars per minute with Telstra or Optus.
How a travel agency converts visitors into buyers, with help from web videos 
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How a travel agency converts visitors into buyers, with help from web videos

by Brad Howarth  |  26 Feb 2013  |  Comment now
Using an HD camera and Youtube, Australian travel agency ecruising.travel claims video is helping get customers over the line.
An alternative to Skype for avoiding a huge overseas mobile phone bill 
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An alternative to Skype for avoiding a huge overseas mobile phone bill

by Krishan Sharma  |  22 Feb 2013  |  Comment now
If you have ever been struck with a huge mobile phone bill after traveling overseas, then it might be worth taking a look at Truphone before you next jump on a plane.
One of the oddest travel gadgets we've seen in a while 
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One of the oddest travel gadgets we've seen in a while

by Daniel James  |  9 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
Those "horseshoe" pillows not doing the job for you on plane flights? There are other gadgets to help you get some shuteye, if you're prepared to look like this.
Tip: Warn your bank before you travel overseas 
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Tip: Warn your bank before you travel overseas

by Adam Turner  |  14 Sep 2012  |  Comment now
Tell your bank when you're travelling so it doesn't suspend your credit card.
Qantas rolls out iPads for entertainment 
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Qantas rolls out iPads for entertainment

by James Hutchinson  |  20 Jul 2012  |  Comment now
Qantas is set to roll out more than 5000 iPads to replace existing entertainment units on some domestic flights.
Handy iPad tip #2: keeping track of taxi receipts and other expenses 
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Handy iPad tip #2: keeping track of taxi receipts and other expenses

by Anthony Caruana  |  6 Jul 2012  |  Comment now
Are you always accumulating taxi receipts and other expenses you need to be reimbursed for? It turns out there's an easy way to track these on the iPad.
Travel cards: Why they're useful when going overseas 
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Travel cards: Why they're useful when going overseas

by Anthony Caruana  |  21 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
You can load them up with different currencies, you get an agreed exchange rate and they can save on transaction fees you pay in some situations. A brief intro to travel cards.
The power adapter kit I take when travelling 
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The power adapter kit I take when travelling

by Anthony Caruana  |  20 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
There are all sorts of ways to power your phone, tablet, laptop and other gadgets when you're on the road. Anthony Caruana shares his tips.
Top 10 travel technology essentials 
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Top 10 travel technology essentials

by Iain Thomson  |  5 Oct 2009  |  Comment now
Planning that extended weekend away, or perhaps you have an overseas business trip looming? Then this list is a must-read.
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