TRAVEL BLOG

We are exploring the joys and hacks of student travel! Plan Your Budget Planning your budget is essential if you’re travelling solo as a student

Travelling does not have to be expensive, and you don’t necessarily have to hit the jackpot to take a holiday if you know how to

Vietnam is a beautiful Southeast Asian country known for its incredible cuisine, friendly locals, spectacular scenery with beaches, ancient towns, and various natural wonders that

Going on a trip requires a lot of spending, especially if you want to make the most out of it. But it doesn’t mean you

Vacations bring great joy but can also be quite stressful when planning. This blog will tell you what you need to nail out all the

Let’s face it. Doing laundry is something we put thought into when travelling when we have to do it. Knowing these travel laundry hacks is

If you are travelling to Hawaii soon, you need to know all the entry requirements and travel documents you need. International COVID-19 Certificate (ICVC) Aside

There is no doubt that planning a trip can be stressful since it requires a lot of research. There are numerous aspects to consider. These

There’s something incredible about exploring New York City’s many neighbourhoods, districts, and attractions that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States, or in

Indonesia offers endless exploration and diversity. You will find everything from modern cities like Jakarta or Bali, to remote areas with some of the world’s

Italy is one of the most picturesque locations in the world, with delicious food and wine, beautiful art and exquisite fashion and hundreds of scenic

International travel is just around the corner for us Aussies… where’s your first destination calling you from? If you’re still indecisive, we’ll be sharing our

We’re talking about the abnormal travel hacks you’d come up with, home comforts you couldn’t live without or even the things you picked up along the way! 

It’s been so long since we could travel, that we’re even missing the sh*t bits about it too! We asked some friends, team members and travel enthusiast what hilarious horrors they miss about travelling, and we’ve been howling at the outcome.

We spoke to squad member Ben Sardo, who tells us all about his experience using and travelling Asia with his Pelikin card and app.

We know you may find it hard to save during this difficult time. But there are a few ways to try and save some cash in this crisis and keep that travel dream alive. Here are top tips for saving travel money during Covid-19. 

It’s not a surprise that everyone forgets about getting domestic travel insurance, but here is a little reminder on what can go wrong when travelling within your own Country, and why you need to make sure you’re covered in these sticky situations!

Planning the ultimate group travel trip? Whether you’re soaring overseas with your friends or travelling with the family to a domestic destination, group planning and organising isn’t easy. Here are the best apps to keep planning and travelling as smooth as possible. 

Find out about our ultimate must-do’s when travelling New Zealand’s largest and most vibrate city! Auckland is on everyone’s bucket list and we explain why!

Australian and New Zealand residents may be able to take the travel plunge by venturing out in our own ‘travel bubble’. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get planning that ultimate Queenstown, New Zealand adventure!

We don’t know how long it will be before you can take that trip to Bali that you’ve been planning forever. But we do know the top things to do in the ultimate chill-out town of Byron Bay to fulfil that internal travel adventure.

Thanks to COVID-19 cancelling all our international travel dreams, it seems that domestic destinations are the next best thing for the foreseeable. But it’s far from doom and gloom, here is Pelikin’s must-do’s while spending 48 hours in Cairns.

It may take a while before overseas travel becomes safe and accessible again, so in the meantime, why not do a domestic destination? The Gold Coast is filled with fun activities! Here is Pelikin’s top tips for 48 Hours In Surfers Paradise.

Reykjavik is the largest city in Iceland and thanks to mother nature, the home of some of the world’s most incredible sights. Although 48 hours is not enough in any city, here at Pelikin must-do’s for 48 hours in Reykjavik.

Stick of staring at the same 4 walls now that’s Sydney’s in lockdown? Us too! Isolation sucks and cancelled travel plans are the worst. We have come up with some top tips and tricks to keep you busy during the coronavirus outbreak. Including making the most out of living in Sydney.

Isolation is on and travel plans are off. Is staying indoors driving you mental to? Here are some top tips of things to do while in lockdown in Melbourne during the coronavirus outbreak.

Famous for being one of the most romantic cities in the world, Venice is one of the most unique places ever as it has no roads, but rather the Grand Canal that runs through the city, meaning the main way of transportation is by boat. Here is our must-do’s for your 48 hour venture in Venice.

Fancy a secret escape to Singapore? Here is Pelikin’s top travel tips to squeeze in everything you can when exploring the sensational city in 48 hours.

Fancy tasting the luck of the Irish? Famous for the friendly locals, cultural heritage, pubs and bars. Pelikin are here to help with the 48 hour must-do’s.

This European dream has the most beautiful buildings, bars, bath parties and plenty of picture perfect places. Pelikin is here to help with all the Budapest 48 hour must-do’s and how to be thrifty with your forint.

48 hours in London. Welcome to the home of history, Harry Potter and the beloved Queen Lizzie.

Happy Australia Day to our Aussie Squad! Being the day we celebrate Australia itself, we thought we’d share 5 out of the thousands (yes THOUSANDS ) of the best and beautiful places there is to see here in Aus’!

It’s easy to get swept up in a whirlwind of what to pack when heading overseas. We’re here to share some of our absolute essentials for travelling the world.

Nick’s a 24 year old media professional from Melbourne who recently just returned from “gaining life experience in Europe”.

Dave’s ticked off a decent chunk of his travel bucket list, one of which was Sziget Festival, so we had to hear all about it!

Mitch has been living the dream USA roadtrip and we needed to her all about it.

Having just ventured over to India, we thought we would have a chat with Charlie (25, Law Student) about his travels for our ‘No Bullsh*t’ travel guide.

We’ve heard mixed reviews about Mexico so we got on the hunt for someone fresh off a trip to the “Land of Enchantment”…We found Rebecca, a young professional Kiwi living in Sydney to tell us all about her recent trip to Cabo.

Have you ever driven around South Africa and met Kelly Slater? Well, this long-haired legend from Perth, Western Australia has and our intern sat down with him to hear all about it!

Charlotte headed to the world famous La Tomatina in Spain a couple of years back. Next week this messy event returns for another year of vegetable throwing, so we reached out to try find a Pelikin follower who could tell us all about it…

Whether you’re spending a week amongst the hustle and bustle of Seminyak or a weekend chilling on the cliffs of Uluwatu, be prepared to chill out to the fullest extent.

Pelikin have the top 5 nightlife tips to ensure your Thailand experience is one to remember. So Phuk-et lets have fun!

How to get to NZ this Summer!

Japan is one of the most insanely unique and beautiful countries in the world. It has something for everyone and it’s capital city Tokyo should have a top spot on your bucket list.

When you think of food in Bali, please don’t think of street eats that give you Bali Belly. Although Bali has their fair share of both, there are now literally hundreds of incredible cafes, restaurants and bars to satisfy every single craving you have.

We’ve all had them, those moments of the trip where you could just scream. Our Squad comes bearing war stories. Check out their Travel Fails!

Overseas travel can be a coming of age experience, life changing, soul cleansing, Eat-Pray-Love sort of experience. So how do you decide if this is something that should be shared with your mates, or done on your own.

Pelikin Community Lead here, off the back of an epic 6 weeks in Europe. I’m a little dusty, slightly jet lagged but overall a whole