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EP 92 Does the USA want Aussie travellers? Gatsby turns 100, the price of Bali belly & best luxury train trips
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Should Australians be concerned about travelling to the US now?
With a super-strong US dollar and reports of 'enhanced vetting' at US borders, economics groups forecast a 12% drop in visitors to the States this year. So just how welcome are travellers these days? New York State is bucking the trend, says Michael Cassis, the Australian representative for the state, and shares some tips for smooth entry into the US.
And - jazz hands to the ready - 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of iconic American novel The Great Gatsby. Author F Scott Fitzgerald set the novel amongst the mansions of Long Island, so Michael takes us back to 1925 and where to visit to find the romance and glamour of the Jazz Age, iloveny.com
Also, monkey bites, bag snatches and Bali belly - Southern Cross Travel Insurance spills the tea on the most unusual claims submitted by Australians holidaying in Bali and the biggest, most eye-watering claims, scti.com.au
Finally, if you've ever had an opulent train trip in mind, this North American beauty is the last word in luxury, according to research from Japan Rail Pass, jrpass.com
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1. EP 92 Does the USA want Aussie travellers? Gatsby turns 100, the price of Bali belly & best luxury train trips (00:00:00)
2. Monkey bites, scooter bag snatches and Bali belly - most unusual travel claims (00:02:30)
3. Are Aussies welcome in the US? (00:08:19)
4. The Great Gatsby turns 100! (00:13:37)
5. The world's most luxurious train journeys (00:26:55)
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