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Hi Reader,

Welcome, and we hope you are having a wonderful day.

As many of our readers know, we spend a lot of time in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We also run a Facebook group called Chiang Mai Travel Planning, which is full of practical advice for anyone organising a trip. It is a friendly community with travellers, locals and long term residents who are always happy to help with questions about attractions, day trips, transport and where to stay.

👉 Join our friendly Chiang Mai Travel Planning community here

This week there has been a lot of interest in renting a car in Chiang Mai from members in our Facebook group, so we put together an article that explains what to expect, how to book with confidence and the key things we look for when choosing a rental company. The tips apply to Chiang Mai and also to hiring a car in other destinations, so it is useful if you have travel plans coming up.

👉 Read the article here to see what to expect when hiring a car in Chiang Mai or elsewhere

We also have a new guide on the cheapest places to visit from Australia. If you are planning your next adventure and want destinations that offer strong value for money, this one is a helpful place to start.

👉 Explore the cheapest places to visit from Australia here

Black Friday is almost here, which can be a great time to lock in savings on future travel plans. Keep an eye on your inbox. We will highlight the stand out travel deals of the week.

Happy travels


This week on our travel savings page we highlight a range of deals from our trusted partners that we personally use to save on our travels. If you are planning a trip, be sure to check these offers.

👉 See all travel discounts here


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We hope you enjoy our articles and as always feel free to contact us if you have any travel questions.

We wish everyone the absolute best, stay safe, well and continue to keep your dreams alive whatever they may be.

Ros and Alan

Official Member of Australian Society of Travel Writers.

Hi! From Frequent Traveller

Rosalind and Alan Cuthbertson are authors, owners, and content creators of Frequent Traveller. A leading travel blog designed to help you get more out of travel. Come along to learn about us, how we quit our jobs to travel the world, and how our many years of travel experience can help you.

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