Safety Advice

Actionable tips and practical advice to help you have a safe and worry-free trip

How to protect your personal data and avoid online identity fraud

How to protect your personal data and avoid online identity fraud

The cybersecurity statistics are astonishing: According to The Identity Theft Research Center (ITRC) Annual Data Breach Report, 2022 had the second-highest number of data compromises in the USA alone in a single year. At least 422 million individuals were impacted. ...

What to do if you are robbed while travelling

What to do if you are robbed while travelling

Recently on a Facebook group for digital nomads, someone posted they had just been robbed in Thailand. All their gear was stolen, and they wanted advice on what to do. The post got us thinking: (Almost) all we own is in our travel packs, each and every item has value...

10 Essential Travel Safety Tips for the Independent Traveller

10 Essential Travel Safety Tips for the Independent Traveller

How often do you use the expression safe travels to farewell a loved one? And how many times have you had someone else wish you a safe trip? Whether you take a two-week vacation, go on a business trip or explore around the world for a year, there is no checklist that...

Eight reasons why travel makes you a better person

Eight reasons why travel makes you a better person

On 15 March 2019, New Zealand lost its innocence when a terrorist attack occurred resulting in the deaths of 51 people, many of whom were refugees from war-torn countries who had made New Zealand their new home. In the aftermath of the attack, it was disclosed that...

Important basics for a safe road trip around New Zealand

Important basics for a safe road trip around New Zealand

You are keen to explore New Zealand independently but don’t know where to start? Well good news: you’ve come to the right place. We answer the most frequently asked questions and provide some handy advice to help you have a fun and safe trip.Sign up to receive our...