solo traveler

7 Helpful Tips for the Solo Traveler

Traveling alone can be a bit daunting and intimidating for beginners. You must be fully prepared as you are going alone, and all you can count on is yourself. Although scary, traveling solo is a fun experience (according to most who has experienced it), and can give a very liberating feeling. Here at Alpha Airport Parking, we discuss some tips for the newbies when it comes to solo travel.

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random travel tips

Random Travel Tips You Have to Read Today

Traveling for the holidays can be exhausting, especially if you are not fully prepared for what’s to come. Learning about a country’s culture and respecting their beliefs is common courtesy, but what are you supposed to do when you’re in a totally different place?

Here, we break down some tips for both constant and first time travelers.

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flight essentials

Simple but Handy Flight Essentials That You Might Need

Packing for your travels can be a pain in the neck at times. You often forget the essentials, and bring what you normally would not use during your travel. It’s a hassle, and we try to avoid it, but it just keeps on happening over and over.

There are certainly different ways to avoid panicking while packing and packing only the things that you really need during your travel. Here, we list down simple but handy things that you might want to take with you during your flight:

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pack light

How to Pack Light for Your Next Flight

Travelling with heavy luggage can be stressful, and a waste of time and money. Once you get to the airport and your baggage is overweight, you have to make one of two infuriating choices: pay extra for the weight on top of the allowable, or get rid of a few items you most likely won’t need.

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wallet

How to Deal With Losing Your Wallet While Traveling

One of the most nerve wracking things that can happen to you during a supposedly blissful travel is losing your wallet. It’s bad enough to lose most of the money you have, it’s even worse if all of your IDs and credit cards are in there.  While this isn’t a situation anyone would want to be in at any point in time, it’s still better to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best. Here are a few things you should do:

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backpackers

Is Islander Going To Be Gold Coast’s New Backpacker Haven?

If, like many people, you travel alone or travel on a budget, then you know that backpacker hostels and hotels are a big thing. They’re cosy, comfortable, have the simple bare necessities, and are a great place to meet people. In the Gold Coast area, there’s going to be a new player in the backpackers circle, and it might just be the the biggest in Australia.

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When Is the Best Time to Use a Travel Agent?

With the rise of technology and digital commerce, some may think that the role of the travel agent has become less relevant. But this is not necessarily the case. Although online bookings have allowed us more access and ability to do our own research, industry knowledge can still prove invaluable when planning a holiday.

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