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10 Essential Things To See And Do In Jerusalem.

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 20 Comments

Jerusalem, the heart of the Holy Land, focal point for three of the worlds largest and most dominant religions and one of the most fought over and disputed lands in recorded history. That description alone doesn’t even begin to cover how much Jerusalem has to offer the inquisitive traveller. There is so much to see and do in Jerusalem it is almost impossible to narrow it down, but here are 10 of the absolute highlights you can’t miss on your visit to this enigmatic city.

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Posted in Travel Lists

How To Pack A Kick Ass Carry On And Travel Like A Boss!

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 26 Comments

Travelling with carry on only is an absolute life saver when you are heading off on a trip, making getting through the airports a hell of a lot easier and saving you from the compacted spinal pain from the dreaded backpackers hump later in life, to name just a couple of benefits. But packing a carry on pack is a fine art that not everyone gets right; let me show you how I do it.

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Posted in Travel Tips

Walking Through Jerusalem’s Living History.

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 31 Comments

There are few places on earth that offer so many sites of historical and religious importance as Jerusalem, come and explore this unique city on your next trip to Israel.

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Posted in Destinations

How Not To Get Murdered, Killed Or Kidnapped On Your Gap Year.

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 28 Comments

The media is rife with tales of backpackers coming to a sticky and untimely end on their gap years, salivating over details of all the monsters that lurk in the shadows the second you get off that plane. Listen to these expert tips instead of the media hype and learn how not to get murdered, killed, kidnapped or even worse on your once in a lifetime backpacking trip.

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Posted in Travel Safety

The Importance Of An Exit Strategy On Your Gap Year.

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 16 Comments

Would you know what to do in a travel emergency? Or if something went horribly wrong on your gap year and you need to get out or go home in a hurry? If something terrible happens while you are travelling and you need to bail quickly, it is essential that you have an exit strategy that will get you out of that situation and to a place of safety as quickly as possible. Here are the top expert tips to keep you from getting stuck in a situation you don’t want to be in.

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Staying Safe Online When Travelling.

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 6 Comments

In a modern digital age gap year travellers are very rarely offline and often have at least one connected device on them at all times. The problem is those devices often have a wealth of personal information about us, our family, our finances, our entire lives, and many travellers do not think about the security or protection of those devices and can leave themselves open to online threats. Here is a quick and easy guide for backpackers to keep their online activities secure on their gap year.

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Posted in Travel Safety

Why I hate Money Belts (And Why You Shouldn’t Wear Them).

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 13 Comments

Money belts are an almost ubiquitous piece of travel equipment, but should you wear a money belt on your gap year? I can’t stand them, never wear one and think they do very little to decrease the risk of becoming a victim or losing your important documents. Here’s why.

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Should You Learn Self Defence Before Your Gap Year?

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 12 Comments

s learning a martial art or a bit of self defence a good idea for your gap year? Will taking self defence classes really increase your chances of staying safe when you travel? Well the problem is the answer isn’t exactly clear cut. Staying safe on your gap year involves far more than learning just a few martial arts moves, so this article asks if learning self defence before travelling is really a good idea.

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Posted in Travel Safety

Top 10 Solo Female Travel Safety Tips.

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 152 Comments

Top 10 expert safety tips for solo female travellers.

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Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Lists, Travel Safety

Is Backpacking Around The World Safe?

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 13 Comments

ap year safe? These questions come up a lot among first time travellers, and there is often a lot of confusion between levels of personal fear and genuine danger, to the point the fear of travel becomes overblown. So given that it is such an important topic I just want to take a moment to discuss whether travelling the world or taking a gap year is safe or not.