Links for stuff that we like
Here we've linked some websites and products that we use that may be valuable for you.
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Books
QBD
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QBD Books is a go‑to destination for book lovers, offering access to millions of titles through a network of over 90 stores across Australia. With a long‑standing reputation and one of the most rewarding loyalty programs around, it’s an easy choice for readers who love variety and value.
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Australian owned and operating for more than 150 years, QBD has become a familiar and trusted part of the country’s reading culture, connecting readers, learners, and dreamers in every state.
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From bestselling fiction to thoughtful puzzles and gifts, QBD Books is a place to discover stories that inspire curiosity, imagination, and a genuine love of reading.
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Travel Insurance
Cover-More Travel Insurance
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​As one of Australia's leading Travel Insurance providers, over 7.3 million people worldwide choose Cover-More Travel Insurance every year.
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Established in Sydney in 1986, Cover-More has grown to become Australia’s leading travel insurance specialist. Emergency assistance for Australian customers is proudly based in Australia and never outsourced, ensuring local, reliable support. Since joining the Zurich Insurance Group in 2017, it has combined global insurance expertise with trusted coverage and customer service.
It's worth getting a quote before you head off on holidays.​​​​
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INSURE&GO Travel Insurance
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​Insure&Go is Australia’s online travel insurance specialist, offering comprehensive and award‑winning travel insurance products for both domestic and international travel at competitive prices.
Over the past 10 years, Insure&Go has received 18 awards and recommendations from travel insurance comparison services and consumer advocacy groups. Most recently, it was recognised with the Canstar 2023 awards for Outstanding Value – Seniors Travel Insurance and Outstanding Value – International Travel Insurance.
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Luggage and Bags
ZOOMLITE
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​Designed in Australia. Proven in airports, cities, resorts, and everywhere in between.
The brand’s mission is to take the stress out of travelling. Its purpose‑driven travel packing products are designed to keep travellers focused on the journey, allowing more time for play, sightseeing, exploring, and unwinding.
Each product is created with the traveller front and centre, with a strong commitment to solving the common challenges encountered on the road. From making Zoomshield RFID‑blocking technology standard in all wallets and passport holders, to incorporating anti‑theft straps and designing packing cubes that make living out of a suitcase effortless, the range is designed to cover all baggage needs.​​​​
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BAGSMART Australia
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​Leanne's favourite backpack for travelling is from Bagsmart. It's been all over the world and she swears by it.
The brand’s goal is to make organised storage a part of everyday life, whether for students, commuters, or busy families. With a wide range of storage solutions — from toiletry and cosmetic bags to electronic organisers — the focus is on keeping luggage neat and functional, helping people travel and live more smoothly.
