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Spectacular road trips New Zealand

Spectacular road trips. New Zealand

Read our travel guide on road trips in New Zealand and be wowed by beautiful beaches and gorgeous scenery and learn about Maori culture.

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ski japan

Ski Japan. Clever guide to keep costs down

Find out clever ways to keep costs down from ski passes and flights to buyng cheaper ski travel insurance for your skiing trip in Japan.

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singapore haze

Singapore haze. Are your travel plans covered?

Read our travel and insurance advice to battle the haze that mostly hits Singapore sometime between June and October.

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emergency call

Is Your Holiday Safe From Natural Disasters? | Budget Direct

Find out which countries are ranked in the top 20 as being least safe from natural disasters, and how to protect yourself.

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skiing holiday in Japan and Korea

Cost of Skiing Holiday in Japan & Korea | Budget Direct

Find out how much does a skiing holiday in Japan and Korea really cost and how to get some savings from it.

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travel agent

How to choose a good travel agent. Expert advice.

Compare Singapore’s travel agents and find out if your travel agent is on the official approved list.

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Homestay tourism in SE Asia

Homestay tourism in SE Asia: Our top five picks

Find out what Homestay tourism in Southeast Asia is all about and how it provides revenue for local communities to help preserve their culture.

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driving long distance

Driving long distance. Expert tips to keep you safe

Find out our quick safety tips on road trip or long distance driving. Click to learn more.

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cost of cruises from singapore

Why are more Singaporeans taking cruise holidays?

Get all the facts on cruising holidays out of Singapore plus some great ways do it on a budget.

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The Chingay Parade

Celebrate the best of Singapore. The Chingay Parade

Read this quick guide on The Chingay Parade, which represents all that makes multicultural Singapore such a great place to be.

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travel gear

Coolest Travel Gear Shops in Singapore

Check out our favourite stores in Singapore that will equip you with all you need to have a worry-free trip.

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bali

Bali volcano. What you need to know

Get insurance advice and latest news about Mount Agung, and if she is going to blow her top or not.

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track in thailand

5 places to take the family off the beaten track in Thailand

Check out these 5 destinations where most of the other tourists are Thais in-the-know.

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Travel emergency advice

A bomb, a mass shooting and a volcano. Here’s what to do.

Dealing with a travel emergency on holiday is not something you expect, but it can happen. Safety and insurance advice here.

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thailand street food

What's Shiok! Highs & Lows of Street Food | Budget Direct

Expert tips on how to get the best from street food around the world from a Singapore foody who knows what we like. Whet your appetite and Find out more.

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