The Clever Travel Companion Updates

The 9 things you should do if your luggage is lost, delayed or damaged.

If your luggage is delayed, goes missing or gets damaged on a flight, what sort of compensation are you entitled to? The Montreal Convention makes airlines...

Jan 21 2019
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How to ski (longer) for less

Skiing is an expensive hobby. Not only do you need what is always needed for any kind of vacation, somewhere to stay and a way to...

Nov 25 2018
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10 More Retirement Travel Tips

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...

Mar 05 2018
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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...

Mar 03 2018
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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...

Nov 17 2017
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The Top European Destinations to Travel Solo

Although travelling by yourself is not always the most appealing plan, depending on where you’re headed, it might turn out to be a once in a...

Nov 08 2017
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Only 1 in every 100 reported pickpocketing cases solved

The number of pickpocketing cases has been soaring, with a sixfold increase in eight years being the latest statistics coming out of Europe, but it remains...

Nov 05 2017
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Pickpocketing cases increased by 6 times in last 8 years

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...

Nov 05 2017
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Ex Special Forces Soldier gives advice on how to avoid pickpockets and stay safe during terrorist attacks

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...

Oct 25 2017
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Textbook Pickpocket Manoeuvre Leaves Grandmother $2650 Out of Pocket

The video below captures the moment two professional pickpockets carried out their grubby work on an unsuspecting victim, in this case a 69 year old grandmother...

Oct 21 2017
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How to stay safe as a solo female traveller

PLAN, PLAN, PLAN You might be a spontaneous traveller, but when going solo, you should book at least your first night of accommodation before arrival. One...

Oct 14 2017
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Useful Ways to Spend Downtime While Travelling

After intensive sightseeing, walking and blogging, you may feel tired and need some time off. While travelling is ultimately exciting, it is also exhausting more often...

Sep 19 2017
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