International Drivers Permit

[SYD]

Yes you have to comply with stupid rules, like this, (unless you think you can get away with it which I don't recommend trying in a foreign country!). Just don't like the... You don't need one but get one just in case.... type of recommendation.

As mentioned up thread. You don’t need Travel Insurance until you do.

But yes, IDPs are a scam in this day and age. Unlike TI - that’s very real when the poo hits the fan. I have zero sympathy for Karen stuck in Bali because they didn’t have TI.

 

[Brissy1]

As mentioned up thread. You don’t need Travel Insurance until you do.

But yes, IDPs are a scam in this day and age. Unlike TI - that’s very real when the poo hits the fan. I have zero sympathy for Karen stuck in Bali because they didn’t have TI.

OT but Yes, then asks for charity by gofundme. Should join a boat via Ashmore Reef. A relative was the consul there, boy they were busy. Queues every morning before opening.

 

[VPS]

Interesting letter in the Age

I was interested to read Michael Gebicki’s article about the need for an international driver’s licence (Traveller, October 16). In Korea, we wanted to rent a car. Having travelled in many parts of the world and rented vehicles without anyone ever looking at our international licences, we did not get one this time. We were completely unable to rent a car in Seoul without such a licence. Fortunately, the owner of the Icon Hotel where we were staying had accompanied us to the rental company and drove us back to the hotel. In less than 40 minutes, he and a reception desk clerk had organised a six-day tour of Korea using public transport, trains and buses. An hour and half after we had been refused the car rental, we were on a fast train. Our trip around Korea by public transport was easy and fantastic.
Diana Kincaid, Glenorie, NSW