Australia tips

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Contact lenses

If you wear monthly contact lenses, consider switching to dailies for travelling, as you won't need to carry cleaning fluid, and if you lose or break them it's not such a problem. Take a pair of glasses as back-up though..

By Chris67.

Keep track of travel rewards

Check out Travel Companion for iPhone to track your frequent flyer mileage and other travel loyalty rewards: http://www.travelcompanionapp.com/

By ashleydb.

Put a sock in it!

Take a spare sock or two with you either when travelling or on holiday. They make great sunglasses cases, small bags for bits and pieces, purses etc. I keep my camera in one to protect it from scatches.

By BelindaClarke.

running out of suitcase space?

shove your socks and underwear into your shoes!

By appletree.

Coober Pedy

If you find yourself around this opal mining town make sure you head out to the Breakaways. Only a 20 min drive out of town and stunning scenery, plus it's devoid of other tourists.

By shaxted23.

Use Plastic Bags for Plugs

If you find yourself with a sink but no plug, line the basin with a plastic bag - it should hold water for long enought to wash yourself or your clothes.

By voyager.

Exam Pencil Cases - perfect for taking liquids on flights

When you fly, the clear bag you put your liquids etc in must be resealable - I have found the perfect solution - pencil cases! The clear ones made for use in exams are ideal and cost less than 50 pence.

By voyager.

Cheap rides

If you're planning to hire a car in Oz, ask rental companies about returning cars to their original destination. We 'returned' a luxury Mercedes campervan from Adelaide to Melbourne and paid just $1 per day for the privilege - you're normally given a...

By DaisyStitcher.

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