Accessing Internet, Emails in China with a VPN

The Great Wall is one of China’s most famous attractions. But regular visitors to China will also be aware of the so-called Great Firewall of China. As the internet is censored in China, websites including Facebook, Google and Twitter are blocked. Ahead of a trip to China, one member calls on the AFF community for … Continued

Cyber Theft over Hotel Wifi

Hundreds of thousands of dollars were stolen from a member’s bank accounts after they used the wifi internet at an overseas hotel. This member’s phone numbers were ported, bank logins changed and emails redirected. The hackers then transferred a substantial amount of money into their own bank accounts. Our member is not sure exactly how this … Continued

Call and Surf Overseas without Roaming Fees

Using your mobile phone overseas can be an expensive exercise. But it doesn’t have to be. Many telcos now offer special deals on global roaming. You can save even more money by purchasing a local SIM card at your destination. If you want to keep your Australian phone number when travelling overseas, you’ll need to … Continued

Qantas’ iPads Know All About You

Have you ever wondered how your Qantas flight attendant instantly knew your favourite drink, your preferred name, or perhaps where you worked? The answer is that Qantas knows more about you than you may think. The Customer Service Manager (CSM) on every Qantas flight has access to a whole range of information about their passengers … Continued

Effortlessly Manage Your Travel Plans

If you travel frequently, it can be difficult to keep track of all those flight bookings, hotel reservations and other travel plans. Spreadsheets are one possible method, but there’s a much simpler option. There are a number of Apps and websites that can be used to conveniently store all of your travel reservations in one … Continued