Taxi and tuk tuk scams in Bangkok is a persistent problem for backpackers and travellers, and one that has led to a lot of trouble and resentment for many people visiting the city of supposed angels on their gap year. Here are some of the most annoying problems with taxis and tuk tuks in Thailand and how you can avoid them.
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How To Avoid Taxi And Tuk Tuk Scams In Bangkok.
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Posted in Travel Tips
Posted in Travel Tips
How To Outsmart And Avoid Pickpockets And Thieves On Your Gap Year.
Having your valuables stolen whilst on your gap year is one of many travellers worst fears. Fortunately there are a lot of ways you can outsmart thieves and pickpockets when travelling and ensure that your valuables stay exactly where they are supposed to be.
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Posted in Travel Safety
Posted in Travel Safety
Win The Ultimate Money Belt Set From WanderWave!
The WanderWave set is a complete money belt system designed specifically for women, and is a fully safe and discreet solution to keep your valuables secure when travelling the world.
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Posted in Competitions And Offers
Posted in Competitions And Offers
Wanderwave Wanderbelt And Mini Wallet Review.
The Wanderwave set is a fully comprehensive money belt system designed exclusively for women, and is designed to keep all the essential valuables any intrepid female traveller will need safe, secure and discreetly hidden at all times.
Hidden Singapore: The Top 10 Off The Beaten Track Attractions.
Singapore is famous for its world class tourist attractions, endless shopping opportunities and gastronomic delights. But for those travellers willing to dig a little deeper, Singapore can offer up a whole array of off the beaten track, hidden secrets.
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Posted in Destinations
Posted in Destinations
7 Adventure Activities You Need To Try In Dubai.
Dubai is known for its glitzy shopping malls and mass tourism forays into glamorous high end lifestyles, not exactly the comfort zone of most independent travellers or backpackers, but there are some options for the more adventurous too.
Why Singapore Is So Much More Than A Stopover Destination.
Singapore is famous as the quintessential, almost perfect stopover destination for long haul flyers heading through south east Asia, but there are a ton of reasons why this tiny island state is much more than just a stopover and deserves far more of your time.
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Posted in Destinations
Posted in Destinations
Epic Backpacker Fails And Why They Don’t Matter.
Things will go wrong on your gap year at some point, it is just a fact. You will miss a flight, lose something, make an epic gap year fail that at the time will feel catastrophic. But when all is said and done, they rarely matter in the grand scheme of things.
Etiquette For Visiting Buddhist Temples In South East Asia.
With more and more high profile stories of travellers behaving inappropriately and causing offence in temples and religious sites throughout south east Asia, knowing the rules and etiquette of visiting Buddhist temples is increasingly important. Here are just a few simple tips to ensure you can enjoy visiting these majestic temples without inadvertently causing offence.
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Posted in Travel Tips
Posted in Travel Tips
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