Solo travel is one of the best ways to travel the world, and I will always advocate that every traveller try it at least once in their lives, but it isn’t for everyone and like everything in life there are negatives to go with the positives. Here are the 10 downsides to travelling alone that no one will tell you about.
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The Downsides To Solo Travel That No One Will Tell You About.
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Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Lists
Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Lists
I Don’t Care If Your Holiday To Thailand Is Ruined, Show Some Respect.
After the sad death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Thailand, the famously monarchist country has gone into a period of mourning, which has prompted many Western tourists to complain that their holidays have been ruined.
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Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
Tripadvisor Is Finally Stopping Ticket Sales To Irresponsible Wildlife Attractions. But Is It Enough?
Tripadvisor has finally announced that it is to end its practice of selling tickets to cruel and unethical wildlife attractions, but is it too little too late? And is it enough?
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Posted in Responsible Travel, Travel Talk
Posted in Responsible Travel, Travel Talk
Granada Inn Hostel Review, Granada, Spain.
The Granada Inn Hostel in Granada, Spain, is a fantastic place to stay that has embraced the idea of the quality, boutique hostel with both arms, and is a perfect place to call home as you explore Granada.
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Posted in Reviews
Posted in Reviews
10 Things You Have To See And Do In Granada, Spain.
Granada in Spain is a huge cosmopolitan city with a ton of things to keep even the most ardent traveller occupied for weeks and no travel itinerary would be complete without at least a short stop here, so here are the top ten best things to see and do to help you maximise your time in this amazing, must see city.
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Posted in Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Lists
The Seductive Soul Of Triana, Seville.
My time in Seville was made all the more special by a visit to a small, local neighbourhood that most tourists don’t make the time to see. Triana is the true cultural heart and soul of Seville and somewhere that every traveller to Spain should make the time to visit.
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Posted in Destinations
Posted in Destinations
The Good And The Bad Of Elephant Tourism In Sri Lanka.
Elephant Safaris are a major part of Sri Lanka’s eco tourism industry, but are they all as responsible as they claim to be?
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Posted in Responsible Travel
Posted in Responsible Travel
Dropping Out And Living The Yoga Life In Sri Lanka.
Ulpotha appears to be the ultimate yoga retreat, a health and wellness getaway in the middle of Sri Lanka. Is it all it is cracked up to be?
Tagged with: ayurveda, backpacking, destination tourism, gap year, health and fitness travel, health and wellbeing, health and wellness, healthy lifestyle, Sri Lanka, travel, ulpotha, what to expect on a yoga retreat, yoga, yoga in sri lanka, yoga retreat, yoga retreat in sri lanka
Posted in Travel Health
Posted in Travel Health
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