June 2010 Entries
Here at Worldcare we are not only experienced insurance providers, we are also seasoned travellers. Our ability to offer premium quality international travel insurance is reliant upon our extensive knowledge of the countries our customers visit.
In no location is this more true than in Great Britain and we’ve put together a short list of things to consider when travelling to the UK based on our collective knowledge and experience.
Weather – Hopefully this won’t be as bad as you may be expecting. Here in Australia we have a tendency to completely write off British...
Whatever country you are travelling to and whatever you intend to do when you arrive - it’s a good idea to take out the right travel insurance. Accidents can happen at any time, anywhere and to anyone regardless of how much you prepare and how careful you try to be. From a pickpocket theft to a car crash, safety is never guaranteed and even the smallest accident or incident can end up costing you hundreds or thousands of dollars.
International travel will expose you to different climates, customs and diets that may have an impact on your health. However, the enjoyment...
Getting there
The national carrier of Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, the capital of Malaysia. Air Asia, the low cost carrier, also flies from the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Perth to KL and frequently has cheap flight deals. You can also travel to Malaysia by train or bus from Thailand or Singapore, or bus from Brunei or Indonesia.
Culture and customs
The official language of Malaysia is Malay, though English is spoken in the main cities. In some rural areas more obscure dialects are spoken. Sometimes you might hear ‘Manglish’ - a cross between the two! According to Wikipedia, Manglish some key phrases in Manglish...
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has advised on its www.smarttraveller.gov.au website, do not travel to Bangkok and that Australians should reconsider their need to travel to Thailand in general. DFAT reports:
Australians are advised not to travel to Bangkok (excluding Suvarnabhumi International Airport) violence. The Thai authorities have intensified military operations around a cordoned area in central Bangkok and heavy fighting is likely. There is a risk of violence breaking out elsewhere in Bangkok. Australians in Bangkok are advised to stay indoors, monitor local media and follow the advice of local authorities. Australians in...