The Clever Travel Companion Updates

We are all aware that scams and thieves, no matter where you may be in the world, target tourists. They're continually evolving their methods for beating...

If you follow these tips before renting an Airbnb, your vacation will go that much more smoothly.1. Stay safeHorror stories in the past have raised some...

Life "down under" has proven exceptionally popular with single female travellers, due largely to Australia's travelling culture. Backpacking across Australia is guaranteed to offer memories that will...

How safe are hostels really? I'm sure you'll have that one friend who travelled to every country you've ever heard of and more who will swear...

The recent death of the puppyplaced by a flight attendant in the overhead binof a United Airlines plane conjures up distressing pictures and ideas of what...

Some countries are better suited for tourists than others. The World Economic Forum recently released their Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report, which analyzes the state of the...

When it comes to traveling, the old saying "you do not prepare to fail, only fail to prepare" certainly has a lot of relevance and none...

1. Consider Timeshares Some timeshare companies will offer prospective buyers a free stay at their property in exchange for sitting through a sales pitch presentation. Beware...

The U.S. Department of State recently assigned every country in the world a "travel safety rating". The safest places are ranked Level 1, while the places that Americans are...

The above video highlights just how easy it is to become the victim of pickpocketing - especially as the high streets, shopping centres and malls get busier in...

Pickpocketing in Malta has last year reached an all-time high of almost 2,500 cases, an average of seven reported a day. These statistics have forced the...

In the below video and ex SAS member gives advice to a tvnz correspondent on the best ways to avoid pickpockets and stay safe during a...