Being foreigners, however, they are not familiar with the local practices and could turn into easily be ripped-off. Carsguide.com.au offers some helpful tips on how to get the right car and how to avoid being lied to.

1. Budget. You should not forget to include the charges that will apply additionally to the car price, such as registration, insurance, basic maintenance and gas. So, don’t fall for the first offer. Shop around to find the best rate.
2. Research.

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• People drive on the left side of the road.
• Speed limit in towns and cities is 50 to 60 km/h, and 100km/h on the highways unless signs specify otherwise.
• In USA you are likely to hit a deer on the highway; in Aussie–watch out for kangaroos.
• Australian tourist information is available everywhere.
• The voltage is 220 volts, so make sure you get the correct plugs for your electric appliances.
• Aussie servers, drivers, and other service staff don’t expect to be tipped, so you are not obliged to do so, although if you are happy with the service, leaving change

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Here is a tool, http://upl.codeq.info/customize, created to provide some helpful information for those on the road. The information you will read there is controlled only by you: You generate your own packaging list by filling out some criteria first, such as dates of travel, way of transport, etc. The tool may be a…

As a female wishing to go on a trip abroad alone, lots of concerns pop up and discourage even the bravest sometimes. It’s the safety factor everyone has in mind. Is it really safe for a lonely female backpacker to travel in a foreign country, and will she enjoy the trip as much? At the end, isn’t it better to just pay loads of money for an organized tour?

According to an article at www.news.com.au/travel, “solo female travellers attract far many more kindnesses, invitations and favors than solo male travellers or groups.”

Although it could be true, however, solo females attract negative attention…