The Clever Travel Companion Updates
40 Top Tourist Scams
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...
Is Airbnb safe? Seven Tips for first time guests
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...
Your guide to Australia for solo female travellers
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?
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...
25 Top Tips for Keeping Children (and other passengers) Happy Whilst Flying
Summer is coming, and time for the big annual summer holiday! If you're flying with kids you might be worried about arriving in one piece. What...
Top tips for traveling with pets
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...
The 20 most dangerous countries in the world
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...
10 Travel Tips Exclusively for Retirees
1. Travel During the Week Since you're retired, you'll be able to travel during the week, which often is less expensive than on the weekend. According...
10 Surprising Risky Destinations - According to the State Department
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...
Planning Your Student Holiday on a Budget
Financing your travel plans when you are a student is a case of planning and organization. But it’s perfectly possible to have an amazing trip, without...
Video shows just how easy it is to be pickpocketed this Christmas
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...
How to avoid a pickpocket
The below video comes from a Chinese public service announcement to help members of the public identify and avoid pickpockets. As China has grown and more...