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I’m Stef. For over two decades I’ve rented cars and driven across 20+ countries, so you know exactly who to book with, what to avoid, and how much it should really cost.
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Italy
… guides — Sicily, Tuscany, Puglia, Sardinia
Croatia
… guides — Split, Dubrovnik, coast loop
Greece
… guides — Crete, Santorini, Rhodes, Naxos
Australia
… guides — Sydney, Melbourne, Great Ocean Road
Spain
… guides — Andalucia loop, Malaga
Costa Rica
… guides — Scams, insurance, road trip
Start with the basics
The rules that apply everywhere, before you pick a destination.
Insurance explained simply
What’s covered, what’s not
7 common mistakes to avoid
The ones that actually cost you
Renting without a credit card
Which operators still say yes
Do you need an IDP?
Depends where you’re from
Mastering car rental fees
The line items to check first
Manual vs automatic
Book ahead if you need auto
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All About Italy
Sicily, Tuscany, and everywhere between
8 videosAll about Thailand
Guides from the trips in Thailand
19 videosAll About Australia
Sydney, Melbourne, and the coast road
7 videosAll about Malta
Driving Malta’s narrow island roads
36 videosAll About Greece
Crete, Santorini, Rhodes, and more
16 videosAll about Costa Rica
Scams, roads, and the real cost
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