Category: Travel

Destinations with Currency

Getting Bang for Your Buck – Destinations with Currency in Your Favour

Travelling to a new country can be one of the most exhilarating experiences of your life. You can navigate through mountainous terrain, experience new culture, stay in luxurious Bali villas, and make so many new friends. However, if you’re on a budget, you may be setting your sights on those more affordable tourist hot spots. If you want better bang for your buck, here’s where to go.

Chile

South America is becoming more popular with tourists every year, with Chile proving to be a real hot spot as well. You get to enjoy palm tree-lined beaches, spectacular views of the Andes if you make your way to Santiago and vibrant food. The most significant benefit of visiting Chile, however, is the cost.

Even the most luxurious accommodation is a fraction of the price of what you would pay elsewhere, yet you have a range of tourist attractions and historical locations right on your doorstep. What’s more, one Australian dollar equates to 479 Peso. Comparing this into entertainment terms, you can enjoy a hearty and authentic meal for less than ten Australian dollars.

Morocco

If you’re excited about heading off the beaten track a little bit, then Morocco is well worth adding to the top of your travel list. Located in North Africa, it’s a vibrant, exciting and very cultural country with eclectic mixes of Arabian, European, and Berber influences.

When you go to Morocco, there is so much to see, do and experience. You can visit the Royal Fort overlooking a body of water or check out many of the marketplaces selling pottery, ceramics, jewellery and even lanterns. What’s more, it’s very affordable to visit. One average dinner costs around 3 Moroccan dirham, which equates to a little over four Australian dollars.

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Holiday Fun

Holiday Fun in the Water

Many overseas holiday destinations offer  different kinds of water activities to help you enjoy your holiday there. If you are young and fit you are sure to enjoy the more active ones such as white water rafting or diving. If you are a senior, you might be happier with the boat cruises to see the sights, or even to go fishing. But the first thing you need to do is settle into your accommodation; then let the fun begin.

There are any number of beaches in exotic island destinations, so you’ll probably want to go swimming, surfing and exploring on some of them – or maybe all of them. But don’t forget the fun you can have in places such as water parks and resorts where there are many water slides the children are sure to love . Some of those for adults can be very scary fun. At the end of a long day there, you can do a more relaxing activity such as tubing down a slow moving river or just enjoying the scenery while you sit outside with your drink.

White water rafting is another water sport to enjoy in some countries. Just make sure you don’t go in the rainy season – if there is one –  or when there are likely to have been floods. Otherwise, it’s a great day on the river and you can choose varying degrees of difficulty.

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Bali For Dental Work

Should I Go To Bali For Dental Work?

Bali is one of the tourist capitals of southeast Asia. However, it’s also a very popular place for people to go for things like cheap dental work, plastic surgery, and tattoos. Wealthy travellers from countries like Australia often visit Bali, stay in a luxurious Bali villa, and get their dental work done at a fraction of the price that it’s cost if they had it done in their home country.

However, getting dentist work done overseas isn’t without risk. You need to weigh up your options carefully and make sure that you’ve thought about every possibility. It’s usually a good idea to see a dentist in your area first, and then to sit down and work out if it’s actually worth the time and effort to head overseas. With this in mind, here’s a few of the pros and cons of getting dental work done in Bali to help you with your decision:

Pros of getting dental work done in Bali

The majority of the dentists in Bali are actually quite good quality, especially if you choose carefully. Many of them cater exclusively to western tourists, and they usually have a great reputation for doing high quality work. Some of the benefits of getting dental work done in Bali include:

  1. Getting your dental work done in a country like Bali can save you a lot of money, especially if you need things like crowns or root canals. In many cases, you will pay about 30% of the price you would in a country like Australia.
  2. Many Balinese dentists are fully trained and qualified to Australian standards. This means that you can rest easy with the knowledge that they are going to do a good job and leave you with great teeth.
  3. Getting your dental work done is a great excuse for a holiday! Spend a few extra days to soak up the sunshine and see some of Bali’s hidden secrets while you’re there!

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