Political or civil unrest is an unfortunate reality in modern society and can be experienced anywhere, in any country at any time. From political protests and rallies to full blown riots, here are some expert tips to avoid and deal…
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Expert Travel Tips For Staying Safe During Civil Or Political Unrest.
Tagged with: backpacker safety, backpacking safety, backpacking safety tips, civil unrest, gap year safety, gap year safety tips, protest, protests, safety, solo backpacker safety tips, solo female backpacker safety, terrorism, terrorist attack, travel safety, travel safety advice, travel safety tips, travelling during civil unrest, travelling during protests
Posted in Travel Safety
Posted in Travel Safety
Can You Imagine If Travelling By Plane Was More Like Travelling By Train?
Travelling by plane has never been cheaper or easier, unfortunately the experience of flying has become almost untenable and something need to change. This has led me to think that air travel should definitely be more like train travel. Hear me…
Tagged with: aeroplane travel, airline, airline seats, airlines, airports, budget airlines, reclining airline seats a right or impolite, train, train vs plane
Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
The 6 Best Day Trips From Bangkok.
Thailand’s capital Bangkok is an eclectic, enigmatic city that is the top of many backpackers travel lists, but sometimes every traveller just needs to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. Here are 10 of the best day trips from Bangkok.
Will Taking A Gap Year Help Your Depression?
A lot of people who suffer from depression or any number of other mental health issues for that matter sometimes get this belief that travel will fix them, that travel will cure their depression, but will it? Is travel a magic panacea for the soul? Willtaking a gap year help your depression?
How To Find The Best Places To Eat When You Travel.
Food is always one of the bet parts of world travel, there can be no doubt about that. Finding new and exotic dishes, tasting exciting new cuisines, what can be better than that? But where are all the best places to eat? How do you find the best restaurants and street food when you travel? It’s easier than you think!
Tagged with: food, food tour, foodie, how to find the best restaurants, how to find the best street food, local food, market, restaurant, street food, where to eat
Posted in Travel Tips
Posted in Travel Tips
Aruba Open For Happiness Again!
Aruba, like the rest of the world, has been hit hard by the Coronavirus outbreak, but you can’t keep such a happy island down for long and Aruba is now fully open, free of restrictions for everyone and is ready and willing to welcome visitors once again!
Tagged with: Aruba, Aruba independent travel, Aruba reopening, Coronavirus, covid19, lockdown restriction Aruba
Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
How To Eat Out Alone When Travelling.
Eating out alone when travelling solo is a big worry for a lot of first time solo backpackers, but it really isn’t that hard. I just want to give you a little bit of reassurance that it isn’t as bad as you may think it will be.
Backpacking VS Flashpacking.
What exactly is Flashpacking and why and how do I do it? Upgrading to more comfortable accommodation, eating out at nicer restaurants and splurging or spoiling yourself from time to time can be done on a backpackers budget, if you…
Tagged with: accomodation when travelling, backpacking, budget accommodation, budget travel, flashpacking, travel, types of accomodation, upgrade
Posted in Travel Video
Posted in Travel Video
5 Of The Best Festivals In India.
Travellers are spoiled for choice for festivals in India, and with sop many to choose from how do you decide which festival to attend? Here are the 5 best festivals for traveller in India.
Tagged with: Diwali, festivals in India, Holi, India, India festivals, Navratri
Posted in Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Lists
What Travellers Need To Know About Sharia Law In The United Arab Emirates.
The United Arab Emirates, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, is a Muslim state that has a culture and a legal system based largely on Sharia law. As travellers to the UAE, it is always worth familiarising yourself with the laws, rules and customs so you don’t find yourself unexpectedly in trouble. Here is everything all travellers need to know about Sharia Law when travelling to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or the wider United Arab Emirates.
Tagged with: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, sharia law for travellers in the UAE, UAE, United Arab Emirates
Posted in Travel Advice, Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Advice, Travel Talk
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