Nasty Change to Australia’s Tourist Refund Scheme
Australia’s Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) has long been a popular way for international travellers to claim a refund of the tax paid on expensive items being carried out of the
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Travel Money
Accessing your money while travelling is an essential part of the journey. On Australian Frequent Flyer, you can find our best tips and tricks for using your cash overseas below.
COVID-19 is Accelerating the Transition to a Cashless Society
Many frequent flyers prefer to use credit cards for every possible transaction in order to earn points. But there are still around half a million Australians that don’t have a
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Taxing Tourists is Counterproductive
Chile recently removed the reciprocity fee it charged to Australians when entering the country. This is great news as it makes Chile a more affordable and attractive destination to Australians,
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Beware of Dynamic Currency Conversion
Have you ever been asked while travelling whether you wanted to pay in Australian dollars or the local currency? The offer to pay in Australian dollars overseas is known as
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Pickpockets in Europe: A Cautionary Tale
Delays, food poisoning, missing baggage… there’s plenty that can go wrong when travelling overseas. Unfortunately, if you’re travelling to Europe, there are also plenty of pickpockets that will try their
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