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Money And Travel – What Should You Bring With You?

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travel tips collingwood parkCan you carry a lot of your cash, credit card and debit cards with confidence while you travel? This is one of the most common concerns for travellers and why shouldn’t they be? Their money is the most important item they have while on vacation and if they don’t have it, then they may be in trouble.

What should you bring with you?

Ideally, it is best if you have a mix of cash, credit card, debit card, travellers checks, and extra local money if you are going to stay in rural areas. Euros are great in Europe while the US dollars can be used elsewhere. Debit cards are great almost everywhere because there are a lot of ATMs where you can withdraw your money. But it is advisable to withdraw a sized amount because the charge might be higher than normal.

The Use of Credit Cards

Credit cards can be mostly used in all countries, but you also have to be cautious on how to use them and better pay them off quickly to enjoy more of their benefits. Also, not all credit cards are created equal. Find which credit cards are good for travelling and which cards will just rob you of big interest. Apply for a better card and leave the others behind. As much as possible do not bring all your cards with you, just to stay on not spending much while abroad.

Carrying Cash

It is always risky to bring big quantities of cash anywhere you go, even in your own country. But you can definitely carry a few hundred with you. Before travelling, you can purchase clothes that have concealed pockets where you can place your money and passport on them. Buy a hanging wallet that can be placed under your shirt or can be hooked on a belt.

While you always think positively while on vacation, but it is always necessary to take the necessary precautions just to stay on the safe side.

Litchfield National Park Termite Mounds
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Loving Litchfield National Park

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Litchfield National Park Termite Mounds

If you love looking at waterfalls, taking pictures of them, or especially standing or swimming under them, a visit to Litchfield National Park needs to be on your to-do list. This place has nearly ten cascades and waterfalls, and most of these are open for swimming (though do check with the park to be sure, since this does depend on the amount of rainfall and time of year). This park is only less than two hour’s drive from Darwin, and with its lush foliage, interesting wildlife and impressive waterfalls, it’s a popular tourist destination. Here are just some of the things you can do while you’re there.

Check Out the Waterfalls and Cascades

It goes without saying that the waterfalls, cascades and rock pools in the park are some of its main draws. You could take snapshots of the majestic Tolmer Falls, or enjoy a cool dip in the water below the Florence waterfall. You also have the Buley Rockhole pools, if you’d like to swim in more relaxed and calmer waters. They’re particularly great if you’re traveling with your kids. And if you find yourself in a spot that’s already full of swimmers and people, don’t worry. If you’re willing to walk for a bit, you’ll usually find yourself at another pool or swimming hole, and if you’re lucky, you might even have that spot all to yourself.

Wonder at the Cathedral and Magnetic Termite Mounds

When people think of termites, few imagine the towering mounds (up to 4 meters high) that termites have created in Litchfield National Park. The reddish mounds built by cathedral termites tend to tower over the tourists who stand beside them for selfies and snapshots. On the other hand, the mounds built by magnetic termites tend to be smaller (though still quite large), and all their structures are interestingly oriented toward the north and south. It’s captivating to see so many termite mounds, all of which run parallel to each other. Magnetic termites build them this way, in order to reduce the impact of the sun’s heat and to help regulate the temperature inside these structures.

There are many other activities people can do in this national park. You can go hiking from one point to another. You can set up a tent in various locations set aside for camping. You can go bird watching (or even bat watching). There are even helicopter tours for people who would like to view the park from the skies. What’s certain is that, if you visit Litchfield National Park, you won’t run out of things to do, sights to take in, and experiences to enjoy.