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How To Plan A Trip To Komodo Island, Indonesia.

Travelling to Komodo National Park to see the legendary Komodo Dragons up close and in their natural habitat is the ultimate bucket list adventure on many backpackers gap year itineraries, but how exactly do you do it? How do you get to Komodo Island? Where do you stay? This article will help you plan your trip to Komodo Island and the surrounding area.

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Posted in Travel Tips

Is It Safe To Travel To Jerusalem?

Jerusalem is increasingly popular as a city break destination but with recent tensions and political flashpoints in Israel is it too dangerous for travellers to even consider going to the country? Is Jerusalem itself safe for travel?  

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Posted in Travel Safety

What Are Your Rights When Flights Are Delayed Or Cancelled?

If your flight has been cancelled or delayed, if you are stuck on the tarmac or if you have been denied boarding for a flight which you have paid for and have a confirmed reservation, then under EU law you do have rights. Do you know what they are? This article gives you a full and detailed account of every right you have as a passenger and how to fight the airlines and claim for compensation.

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Posted in Travel Advice

Ultimate Carry On Packing Tips For Your Gap Year.

Travelling light is an art, and travelling with carry on only on your gap year makes everything so much easier. But how do you pack for a carry on only trip? You have to know how to pack lighter and smarter, just like experienced pro travellers! Here are the fundamentals every first time backpacker needs to know.

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Posted in Travel Video

Debunking 6 Common Myths About Mosquito Repellents For Gap Year Travellers.

The best way to defend yourself against mosquito bites and mosquito borne diseases on your gap year is to use an effective mosquito repellent, but the problem is there is a lot of misinformation and confusion amongst travellers about which ones to use, or even which ones are effective or safe. This article attempts to debunk some of the most prevalent myths and misinformation about using an insect repellent on your gap year.

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Posted in Travel Health

5 Easy Steps To Make Your Gap Year Dreams A Reality.

Do you dream of travelling round the world? Do you wish you could just get on a plane and explore the world for a year or more? Of course you do! Everyone does. Stop dreaming of taking a gap year

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Posted in Travel Video

How To Avoid Mosquito Bites On Your Gap Year.

The best way to avoid contracting mosquito borne diseases like malaria, dengue and zika on your gap year, is to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes in the first place. Here I will tell you exactly how you can protect yourself

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Posted in Travel Video

The Ultimate Travellers Guide To Malaria And Antimalarials.

This ultimate guide to Malaria and antimalarials is here to give all travellers all the information they need from a qualified travel nurse to protect themselves against malaria and understand the importance of antimalarials.

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Natural Or Chemical Mosquito Repellents. Which Is Best For Travellers?

Natural Or Chemical Mosquito Repellents. Which Is Better For Travellers?

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What Mosquito Repellent Is Best For Your Gap Year?

Using a good mosquito repellent is essential on your gap year to reduce the risk of getting bitten and contracting insect borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, zika and many more. But with so much misinformation and so many repellents

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Posted in Travel Video

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