A Guide To Travel in Australia

For some people, travelling solo can be scary. For others, it’s an exhilarating and challenging experience. It’s important to travel to learn about different cultures, gain new experiences and ultimately, have a good time. While our borders are shut, now is the perfect opportunity to explore the beautiful country we call home.

First things first… you need a van. JUCY has you covered. JUCY is a tourism company which was founded in New Zealand in 2001 but also operates in Australia. They pride themselves on sightseeing and exploring in an affordable way - campervan style! Their range starts at the “El Cheapo” and goes up to the fully self contained van, “The Condo”. These campers come kitted out with full kitchen amenities and include bedding, gas cooker and fresh/grey water tanks. They truly are a little home away from home. Right now, you can hire out one of JUCY’s campervans for 15% off with your ISIC!

You can have all the gear, but have you planned out your trip? Sometimes, the planning can be the hardest task. Deciding what activities and trips you want to prioritise can be stressful, particularly if you don’t have much time in the area. This is where Travello comes in handy.

Travello is an app designed to make these decisions easy. The app focuses on the one-off experiences you might not get anywhere else plus, you get to connect with other social travellers, and hopefully meet a few new friends on the way. Better yet, you can get 15% off any activity or experience (and put that towards a few extra drinks!) with your ISIC.

Travelling in general requires a lot of budgeting to ensure you are set up in case anything goes wrong, or ultimately to ensure you don’t run out of money 3 days into your trip. Pelikin is a travel banking, insurance and experience app which has everything you need for travelling. The prepaid debit card allows you to load money onto your card on your own terms, check your balance as well as cancel the card on the spot if it's lost or stolen. It’s perfect for first time travellers and takes the stress out of budgeting - the in-app bill splitting between your new travel friends is revolutionary for those big group dinners and the group tabs help to manage group expenses.

Pelikin also offers cost effective insurance plans suitable for everyone, including saver, budget and comprehensive plans. There are also add ons for any trips where you might find yourself hitting the slopes, going for a cheeky jet ski ride or even a peaceful hike. It’s silly to not be insured, so take a peek at the plans Pelikin has to offer to ensure that you’re not stuck in a sticky situation. And of course, don't forget about the awesome 10% discount on all Pelikin Experiences with your ISIC.

So there it is, the basic guide to getting your travel on! While borders remain shut (although, NZ, we’re coming for you VERY soon!) it’s important to explore the land we live on and experience all of the fun things that we would probably miss otherwise. Sign up for your ISIC to reap all the benefits of adventure deals and travel necessities and get your planning on!

Source: Olivia Tartaro

Date: 23 March 2021