How To Protect Your Wallet/Purse

Italy is well known for its fine food, exsqusitie architecture and famous artworks. What it is lesser known for by those just arriving but well know by many leaving its problem of theft. Pick pocketing is a major problem in cities such as Rome, Venice, Florence and especially the Vatican. It is extremely important when walking through croweded streets and famous attractions not to keep you valubles in your paockets. Another solution that you may see other travellers doing is to wear your backpack on your chest as common techniques used by thieves in Europe is to slice open the bottom of a person backpack. I have personally wittnessed old ladies dipping their hands into the  handbags of unsuspecting girls waiting in line for the Sistine chapel. I know they are seen as ‘uncool’ and dorky but travel waist belt wallets are extremelty effective, keep them under your shirt or clothes and you have a much better chance of your cash and cards.

A Cheap Place to Ski Down Under

In a recent article in the Sydney morning herald Australian ski resorts were named as the most expensive places to ski in the world. The average Australian lift pass costs around $110 a day, around $20-30 more than those in Vail, Whistler, Aspen and Banff,  and not to mention the skiing conditions in Australia do not come close to those in internationally renowned resorts.  Australian’s looking for a cheaper ski holiday would be surprised to hear that a trip across the ditch to New Zealand is the answer. Last year my friends and I wanted to drive down to Thredbo for a week, rent a lodge and enjoy all that comes with a week in a ski village. However the accommodation alone would cost us each over $1000. We decided to go to a travel agent to see what other option we had. The travel agent suggested we head to New Zealand to ski. We reminded her that we wanted to save money, not spend more. We soon found out that a week’s trip to Queenstown would cost less than just the accommodation would cost in Thredbo. This included: Air fares, car-hire, accommodation at the Hyatt, a week’s gear hire and a 5 day pass which can be used on any of the ski resorts in Queenstown.  Not to mention the skiing in New Zealand is widely considered as being much better than that found in Aus.

How to tackle Vegas!

I use the word tackle because unless you go in right your going to come off second best. Every day thousands of people arrive to the city of sin with the dream of lighting up the casino floors and clubs. The best advice I received was to take it as it comes, pack light, don't make definite plans, leave your bank cards in your room and if you can go with as many girls as possible. Girls love Vegas and Vegas loves girls. on an average night guys will spend around $300-500, that's is if your keeping a budget. Girls however, may spend around $20. Girls can skip lines, cover charges and never have to buy a drink. if your heading to Vegas invite as many of your girlfriends as you can and your group will be treated like VIP. There's also no need to drop a lot of cash on your hotel. You can find rooms in Vegas for a cheap as $15 an night. of  course you get what you pay for but really all your going to do there stagger in at 10am in the morning and pass out, realistically your not going to spend much time there, your money is best spent elsewhere! Guys you also have to remember to dress smart, suit's are the safest options, club have no problem getting to capacity and security will try have no problem saying that they don't like your shoes or that your dressed too casual, avoid the disappointment of seeing your friends walk in while your have to get back to the hotel and get changed.