Australian Touring

My Precious Antique Car!

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:47:00 +0000

Finding antique car insurance to suit my vehicle has become a task to rule them all. I have not found too many insurance companies offering this type of insurance, especially while searching for cheap car insurances but there is surely a reputable insurer of my dreams out there. I might try an auto insurance company who, of course, specialises in automobiles and would be more likely to have more options for my antique car. Budget Direct seems to be a popular insurer so i'll start my investigations with their website. I will track down some online insurance quotes too and get the latest auto insurance rate for each company and hopefully find the best deals available.

I keep finding myself arriving at international insurance websites when all I search for is Australian insurance. I will need to refine my search technique to find more relevant results. If I do manage to find some discount auto insurance online to suit my requirements, then I can move on to the other insurance policies I need to update soon. I suspect it will be an insurance filled month, but once it's all completed, then I won't have to worry about such matters for quite some time. I need to find cheap health insurance as my current policy is very overpriced for what it offers. There are quite a few deals available for health insurance at the moment so it should be an easy decision.

I am planning to travel for a couple of months at the end of the year so I should start searching for the cheapest travel insurance next month so it is not left until the last minute. I should contact my financial advisor or an insurance broker to collect information on the cheapest holiday insurance as their professional opinion and resources would provide me with valuable insight.

The Joy of Organising Health Insurance!

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:49:00 +0000

I've decided to go on my next tour by plane rather than caravan for a change. I'll need to take out flight insurance to ensure I don't find myself in an expensive pickle and nowhere to go. There will be a lot of preparation required for my tour, the most important being the organisation of health insurance. I have briefly looked into this insurance in the past but have never actually decided upon a policy. Health care insurance is extremely important while travelling as you never know what could happen and where. I shall find an insurance policy this week and apply online post haste.

This will be a difficult decision with the many health insurers and policies available. I will need to compare every option and choose wisely. I hope to find a cheap policy with a reputable insurance company, or see if there is any way to acquire free health insurance. The policy needs to cover travel within Australia and allow me to customise the features to suit my health care needs. It looks like choosing the best health insurance plan may take a lot more effort than I was expecting!

Using an insurance calculator to compare the possible premiums for each health insurance policy will save a lot of time, and should give me a fairly good idea of what prices to expect. Once I have my medical insurance organised, I can start to plan my journey in more detail. I should take out travel insurance too incase my luggage is lost or stolen, and make sure my life insurance cover is up to date. It will be a relief to have all these insurance policies organised so I can focus on the fun part of organising my tour of Australia.

Time For A Mobile Change

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:43:00 +0000

After years and years of putting up with the unwanted quirks of my current mobile phone, I have finally decided it's time for a change. I have been looking into mobile contract phones and have seen quite a few which would suit me to a T. These mobile phones are particularly expensive, but I have heard great things about refurbished mobiles which can be so much cheaper. From what i've read, refurbished phones are as good as new phones and can save you hundreds of dollars. They also come with a warranty for peace of mind. My first choice of mobile phone is a refurbished Nokia 6310i - it is the perfect price, has all the features I use, and has some great reviews. I shall research my decision further and find the best price for the best phone.

Job Heaven!

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:58:00 +0000

Finding a new job to fund my travels has been unexpectedly easy! I have found a great website called Jobs.com.au which has every job type I could ever want to investigate! I'm looking at a variety of jobs as I have skills in many different areas. My first choice are occupational health and safety jobs but I suspect i'm not quite qualified enough to undertake one of these jobs as a full time position. My next choice are customer service and call center jobs and it looks like I should be able to find quite a few positions to apply for. I also have beginner to intermediate computer skills so I have been looking at IT jobs too. Computer operator jobs look like they would suit me perfectly so I will apply for as many jobs as I can find this weekend and hope for the best.

Delight In Mobile Phone Deals

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:23:00 +0000

Finding a great deal on mobile phone plans can be tricky with all the different companies now offering so many plans including the Telstra mobile plans and Optus mobile plans. How do you decide which company and which plan to go with? I am yet to do any research which may be a minor problem with making a decision, but I plan to search all the LG mobile phones I am keen to purchase and see what mobile cap plans are available. I'm also interested in finding out more about 3G in Australia as it seems to be the current mobile phone feature in demand.

The Holy Grail Of Cheap Laptops

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:00:00 +0000

With all the current sales in full swing, i've decided to take advantage of the great prices and upgrade my home office including my cable modem and computer desk. There are so many different models with so many different features available that i'm not quite sure where to start. I just want a fast but cheap laptop, and a desktop computer. I will research online to find reviews on the best computers available and then try to find the best price at online stores to compare with my local computer stores. This looks to be the only way to ensure you get a great deal. If you buy a computer package rather than individual purchasing the computer accessories and peripherals separately, it looks like the overall price will be much cheaper.

It looks like the best laptop available to suit my computing requirements is mostly distributed online with only a few actual stores scattered around. The delivery is free which makes the option of buying online a much more appealing choice. The online store has great deals regularly too, so it will be worth keeping watch on the offers as they change. The laptops have built-in cable modems and you can choose to buy a tv tuner or printer as an additional accessory. The cartridge printers available to buy are less expensive than in store and look to be of a good quality. I think I shall purchase these items together. I doubt they have a commercial printer available though which would be more appropriate for my needs, but finding such cheap notebooks is a deal I can't afford to miss.

Time For a New Credit Card

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:12:00 +0000

I need to look for a new credit card. I know I need to compare credit cards before I'll be able to find the right credit card to suit my needs. I want to avoid getting into credit card debt. I want to consolidate my credit cards with a balance transfer. These days, I only need to use my credit cards occasionally, so I need to find out which credit card companies offer low interest credit cards, and interest free credit cards for balance transfers. Perhaps a tough call, but I am determined to find the best credit cards available before I make my final choice.

I want to use an online credit card site that will let me compare credit cards. A friend told me about credit card site she used it to find her credit card, so I've checked it out.

It's just what I was looking for. I can see all the low interest credit cards, all the interest free credit cards, the credit card companies that will give me the best credit cards.

I'm torn between the Commonwealth Bank credit cards and the Virgin credit card. They both offer such good deals on credit cards. They have a variety of credit card features that suit what I'm after. They both come with reward programs. I've never considered having a reward program on my credit card before, but it definitely sounds interesting. I'm going to have to investigate further.

Creditcards.com.au is great to compare credit cards with. This site has everything covered! When I've decided on which credit card I want, I'm going to thank my mate for telling me about Creditcards.com.au.

Thinking about getting an online credit card

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:19:00 +0000

Thinking about getting an online credit card

I’m getting sick of working through convoluted processes for paying for my online shopping purchases. I decided the other day to get a credit card so I’ve been looking online and recently stumbled across www.OnlineCreditCard.com.au.

It seems like a pretty good site, as it has this comparison page that let me compare credit cards really easily. I really wasn’t sure what I could get in an online credit card before, but now I definitely think i have a better idea of what could help me.

A credit card with interest free days would probably be a good option for me, because I want to just repay the credit card as soon as I have the money. It was pretty easy to find an online credit card with interest free days on the comparison page, as it was one of the main features you could compare. I’m not entirely sure how credit cards can make any money by offering this feature, but it certainly doesn’t worry me!

I haven’t quite decided which credit card I’ll go for yet. I might just look at everything on the site for a little bit longer. Some of the reward program credit cards seemed like good value, but I don’t know if I could resist the temptation to spend more in order to earn more reward points. I’m fairly sure using an online credit card will make payment for online stuff easier, though, so I guess I’ll take my time deciding on one.

Caravan Parts & Accessories

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:01:00 +0000

If you are having trouble finding that hard to replace car or caravan part I have kindly added a few links to some of the better online stores.
The internet has given us a lot of great new things over the years but the best has to be the ease to find specific product and compare them before buying. Most websites now allow you to link through to compare products and even apply for them right off the page.

Some of the websites i have found cover a vast array of car parts and accessories, from a new alloy wheel, or just normal car wheels, rare automobile tyres, you can even find websites that cater to a specific state like Brisbane wheels, Canberra Wheels, caravan air conditioners, or even a new car engine.

So much can be found online all you have to do is type it in....

Touring for Yards with my Trusty Credit Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:02:00 +0000

To tour or not to tour, that is the question. But more importantly, how to pay for the tour? I'm going to need to apply for a credit card online if i'm to have the finances I require for any sort of travelling. I've heard there is a BP MasterCard available with a rewards program that reduces your petrol costs. This sounds like just the card for me! It may take me a while to completely decide on a credit card though as the difference in interest rates and balance transfers could end up costing me more even with a reduced petrol price. There must be some websites out there that compare all these features for me so I don't have to track them all down and endure a lot of frustration.

I do already have a couple of credit cards but they have dangerously high interest rates and I seem to be stuck under a pile of debt. There is debt on each card so i'm thinking of checking out credit card consolidations to extract me from this debt cycle. Credit card debts have a habit of sneaking up on me so I need to be very strict with my spending during this tour i'm planning. I hope this task of choosing a credit card isn't as exhausting as I imagine it to be. There are so many cards available these days from so many credit card companies that it's hard to know where to start.

If my finances improve and I find the right credit card for me then the answer to the question will surely be "to tour!".

Many a Bump in the Road

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Tue, 27 May 2008 01:24:00 +0000

All this travelling i've been doing lately has done some damage to my 4wd wheels. They were in pristine condition beforehand but now they are on the verge of popping from a minor bump in the road. I'll have to get my car fully serviced to ensure the wheels are not the only area that needs work.

My air conditioner stopped working halfway through the journey which was painful on the particularly sunny days. Car air conditioners are an absolute necessity when travelling for long hours day after day, especially in summer when cool air is all you can think about! My regular mechanic did warn me that the car air conditioner hoses were showing signs of damage but I decided to risk the possibility of a malfunction. I've certainly learnt my lesson!

I found myself not knowing where on earth I was even with a map by my side. I could use the services of a gps navigation system on my next journey so I shall have one installed during the car service. It would seem unlikely that one would get lost when only travelling on main roads with ample signage but I managed to find a way! Voice navigation would also be useful so i'll ensure I buy a GPS system with all the features available.

Somewhere along the journey while in a heat induced daze (thanks to my lack of air conditioning), I managed to lose my fuel cap while filling up. I'm always so careful to double check I have replaced it but, as I guzzled an icy cold beverage, it completely slipped my mind! Fortunately my fuel tank has a backup system which, while not being perfect, does the job nicely. There are sure to be replacement caps available, I may even buy a custom one.

In the not so distant future I plan to have my whole exhaust system replaced with a top of the range model. This will improve my engines true performance abilities as my current exhaust system is slowly disintegrating and reducing my car engines efficiency. It will be a huge job and cost quite a lot so I shall have to save up before this work is completed. Fortunately my friend is a mechanic and my fees are discounted to a much more affordable amount.

The tinting on my car glass has begun to bubble and peel off too. It is only affecting the side car windows so I should be able to continue driving safely for the time being. Things always seem to start breaking at the same time, It must be a universal car law or something. I'm crossing my fingers that it doesn't spread to my other cars as the expenses are already stretching my budget.

Many things went slighty awry on that last trip so i'm hoping the next one on my agenda will be much more successful. I'm going to travel in my performance car this time with a full service completed beforehand. There will be a group of us travelling up north through the countyside enjoying the empty roads and fresh air so someone is sure to know their way around a map i'm sure. I've just had some neon lighting installed throughout my car and it looks amazing in the dark of night. If I do find myself becoming lost, it won't be long until someone finds me and my blinding blue and green neon lights!

A few minor additions to my performance car are on the cards before we head off. They're not entirely necessary but will make the journey that much more enjoyable. The first addition will be some new shiny mag wheels to glisten in the sunlight. Not the cheap ones you can buy at your local service station either, but the custom built, unique mags i've seen around. The second addition will of course be personalised number plates. I've been meaning to buy them for years but could never decide on a design. This trip is sure to be the best so far with no incidents destined to destroy my travel dreams.

Alas Mobiles Can Not Swim

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Mon, 12 May 2008 03:44:00 +0000

My mobile phone recently broke and i've been lost without it! I've been seaching and searching online for some cheap Motorola mobile phones but am yet to find a diamond in the rough. The phone I have my eye on is a Motorola MOTOROKR Z6 as it has a great camera, GPS, music player, and fast internet speeds.

My deceased phone was a Samsung D900i which was a great little phone but managed to get washed in the washing machine with my jeans. I don't think any phone would have withstood such a soaking! I'm upgrading this time to take advantage of an Optus 3G phone which will allow me to make video calls and has greater wireless internet speeds.

There are so many mobiles around that I keep changing my mind as to which one I should buy. I've looked at tonnes of reviews but every phone seems to have a fault or two so I just have to decide which problems would be most annoying, and which aspects are most important to me. I'm a sucker for new mobile phone technologies and slide phones seem to be my addiction du jour.

Seeking Loans and Water STAT

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Thu, 01 May 2008 01:03:00 +0000

Touring the Australian outback is lending itself to great desires for water and shopping. I'm going to set my sights and money on a boat to continue my touring on water. I am hoping to purchase a ten metre vessel to accommodate my family and friends comfortably. This will require some financial consolidations and unsecured personal loans.

My friends have always told me debt consolidations and investment plans are the way to a prosperous future but I had not given them much thought. In hindsight, they were probably right and I wouldn't need to turn to an online loan to fund my boat if I had taken their financial advice. I have certainly learnt my lesson though and will be pursuing investment banks and brokers after this expense has been taken care of.

The first step to my oceanic endeavours will be to contact all the banks and lenders to find out all the information I can about loan rates, fees, and loan amounts. Then I shall apply for online personal loans and cross my fingers one is approved. The final step is the fun one, choosing and buying my boat! I can't wait!

Fruitful Fortunes

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:01:00 +0000

Caravan touring around Australia I found myself yearning to buy a giant pineapple to store on the roof and provide me with an endless supply of juice. I'll need to take out a secured loan before considering pineapple distributors.

My fellow pineapple lovers have contacted me with thoughts of great merit concerning the juicing of the pineapple. I don't know that I can wait for a secured loan to be approved to buy this dreamy fruit, I might just apply for cash advance loans instead.

With all this talk of pineapples, i'm beginning to have a change of heart and might turn my sights to a giant orange. It would be far brighter and have far more juice than the pineapple. I'm so keen to get this spherical fruit fastened to my caravan, I wonder how much a payday loan costs as it would be the quickest option.

Welcome!

noreply@blogger.com (Sir Tourama) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:43:00 +0000

Welcome to australiancaravantouring.com.au! Touring Australia made easy.