Globetrotting Aussies officially scoop Skyscanner’s Ultimate Travel Hacker prize as Skyscanner travellers decide what travel hacks should be put to the test first!
Skyscanner has today unveiled Australia’s Ultimate Travel Hacker as Gold Coast natives Kelly and Georgia Baildon who have been backpacking around the world for the last year. The savvy traveller duo impressed judges on Instagram with their top travel hacks on everything from travelling the world with carry-on luggage to outsmarting ATM conversion rates whilst abroad!
With $40k prize money and $20k travel expenses, Kelly and Georgia will travel the world with Skyscanner over the next six months, putting the very hottest travel hacks to the test helping Aussie travellers make the very most of their trips- whether testing out a new and emerging destination or myth-busting how to make the most of limited luggage space!
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Skyscanner Instagram and TikTok followers can comment and decide the first travel hacks Kelly and Georgia will put to the test. From finding budget deals to beating jet lag, the Ultimate Travel Hackers will test out the most popular travel hack theories and help travellers understand if they’re legit.
Jarrod Kris, Skyscanner’s Travel Expert says:
“For nearly two decades, Skyscanner’s mission has been to give our travellers the most comprehensive, accurate information so they can make the best choices for their trip – from flight fares to car hire and hotels.
“Skyscanner is one of the OG travel hacks and we want to make sure that the ‘travel hacks’ we’re seeing online are tried and tested, and that’s where the Ultimate Travel Hacker comes in.
“Kelly and Georgia showcased their travel hacking skills and love for adventure in their Ultimate Travel Hacker remix video entry on Instagram. Already on a round-the-world trip and with a passion for content creation, Kelly and Georgia are the perfect choice to take on the role of Skyscanner’s Ultimate Travel Hacker for the next six months! We can’t wait to see where they go next and the travel hacks they put to the test along the way!”
Kelly Baildon, Skyscanner’s Ultimate Travel Hacker says:
“We are so excited to take on the role of Skyscanner’s Ultimate Travel Hacker! Georgia and I live to travel and cannot wait to put a whole host of the hottest travel hacks to the test.
“The opportunity to travel the world for six months and get paid for it- it’s honestly the dream! When we heard we’d won the competition, we ran around our hotel room screaming in excitement!”
Find out more about Skyscanner’s Travel Hacks Series
Skyscanner’s Travel Hacks Series is here to help travellers seamlessly navigate researching, planning and booking their next break. The global travel site will regularly share its insights, insider tips and tricks on its Hacks Hub – whether it’s tips on becoming a cabin bag super packer, how to turn a small budget in to an epic trip or advice on travelling with a disability.
