You never know what might happen when you are travelling from natural disasters to man made. Holiday Horror loved this slide show “Travel and Leisure” has put together explaining the top 11 WORST holiday scenarios!
http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/the-worlds-worst-travel-disasters
Before going on an adventure holiday make sure to watch this video!
We would recommend that young travellers stay in hostels. Hostel’s are cheap and a fabulous way to meet other travellers. They also generally provide you with enough information about the city you are staying in so you know the best way to get around and what to see and do. Picking a hostel can make or break a trip so it’s important to know what you are looking for….
http://www.priceoftravel.com/3002/7-common-mistakes-not-to-make-when-choosing-a-hostel/
Large numbers of Australians get into trouble overseas as a direct result of partying too hard and forgetting about simple safety precautions. Parties and festivals like Full Moon Parties in Koh Phangan, Thailand and Oktoberfest in Germany can be fun experiences but drinking too much or taking drugs can put you in difficult and often dangerous situations far from home. Check out our top ten tips and make sure your trip is memorable for all the right reasons.
Many young Australians get into serious trouble overseas as a direct result of partying too hard and forgetting about simple safety precautions that would come naturally to them when drinking at home. The party scene overseas is much larger than in Australia especially festivals such as Full Moon Parties in Koh Phangan. These can be a lot of fun but too many people think they are invincible and get into dangerous situations far from home.
Smartraveller has compiled 10 tips please take a look!
Many of the comments placed on our Facebook page come from users who have experienced terrible bowel movements while overseas causing them to have a HORRIFIC holiday. You will never be able to totally avoid an upset stomach but there are a few ways to try and avoid it.
The link below gives you 7 foods to avoid on your travels!
http://www.esquire.com/blogs/food-for-men/travel-food-sickness-1013
Going overseas is very exciting and people tend to think more about what they will wear each day rather than how they are going to legalistically get around from country to country. If you are smart and organise a few things before you go there is no reason to stress while you are overseas.
This is a fabulous list complied by CNN full of things to remember and avoid before you head off on your adventures!
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/02/travel/20-travel-mistakes/
SAFE TRAVELS!
Bali is Australian’s favourite holiday destination,
but…
Did you know that on average one Australian dies every 9 days and hundreds more are injured. Australian consulate officials believe that majority of the accidents are drug and alcohol fueled. These avoidable mishaps cause trouble for thousands of Australians. Young travelers tend to think that when they are in another country the rules no longer apply to them. This is not the case.
Information released to the Sun Herald by the Foreign Affairs Department reveals 39 Australians died in Bali in 2011-12. Along with this another 93 sought serious medical treatment in hospital. 36 Australians were arrested and 18 more jailed. These are only the statistics that the Australian consulate received. Many more would have gone on without them being notified.
These statistics are scary. We need to somehow change young peoples mentality and make them realise the dangers of Bali before it’s too late.
Up until now Holiday Horror has remained quite light hearted however we must also address a serious issue of the amount of people who are injured pr tragically die in preventable accidents overseas. Through our research we found an amazing organisation called “The Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation”. At twenty-four years old, Nicole was on the brink of achieving her dream as a sports journalist with channel 9, before her life was tragically taken in a motorbike accident whilst holidaying in Thailand, October 2012. Her sister now runs a program to educate young Australians on the dangers of travelling.
“An integral part of The Foundation is raising awareness of travel safety overseas among young Australian tourists, with a focus on the dangers of riding motorbikes in foreign countries & the importance of purchasing travel insurance before embarking on any holiday. By raising awareness of these fatal risks through presentations at local schools and community clubs, the Fitzsimons Family hopes to save other innocent families from suffering the heart ache of losing a love one to this senseless tragedy.”
You never know what might happen when you are traveling, that’s why you should always be prepared for the worst. If you do get stuck in a sticky situation make sure you remain calm and think rationally. The first step should generally be contacting your travel insurance company to check their policies regarding your situation.
Welcome to Holiday Horror,
We want everyone to get the most out of their holidays. By sharing our travel blunders we can learn from each others mistakes!
Our first tip is…. ALWAYS TAKE OUT TRAVEL INSURANCE!
As the saying goes… It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Secondly always think about how much you really need to pack before heading off. Did you know that on average travelers end up wearing only half of the clothes they lug around with them!
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