Fear of becoming a victim of crime continues to dominate almost every discourse on gap year or independent world travel, despite the facts and the statistics showing that relatively speaking it is no more dangerous than staying at home. I want to use my experience and background to give all potential travelers some perspective on the issue of travel safety and provide you with some real, practical advice.
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Sri Ratih Cottages Review, Ubud, Bali.
The serene Sri Ratih cottages in Bali are an excellent and luxurious mid point accommodation option for flashpackers in Ubud. Check out my full review here.
Tagged with: Bali, Bali Animal Welfare Association, Bali Indonesia, Sri Ratih Bali, Sri Ratih Cottages, Sri Ratih Cottages Review
Posted in Reviews
Posted in Reviews
Getting Lost In Travel Can Help You Find Your Way.
Traditionally many people had their life plan set out for them. School, job, marriage, kids and death. In recent years more and more people are shunning that paradigm but not knowing what else to fill it with, what path in life they should follow. Can travel be the answer?
Tagged with: backpacker, backpacking, can I take a career break, career path, don't know what to do after university, gap year, gap year life changing, gap year life skills, gap year mid life, gap year or life experience, life after university depression, life after university is hard, route in life, rtw, taking a gap year, things to do after graduation from university, travel, travel changes you, what should i do for a career, what should i do right now, what should I do with my life, what to do after school, what to do after university, what to do with my life at 20, what to do with my life at 25, what to do with my life at 35, what travel can teach you
Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
10 Ways To See And Experience Rome Like A Local.
Rome is undeniably one of the worlds greatest tourist cities, with so many breathtaking sights to see and things to do, but there is just so much more to this ancient city than its grandiose tourist attractions so get off the beaten track and go and see Rome like a local!
The Quick, Easy Guide To The Best Of Thailand’s Islands.
With so many Thai islands to choose from, many backpackers have a hard time figuring out which to head to first. This quick, easy guide to the Thai islands will help you sort the deserted tropical paradise from the hedonistic party resorts.
Tagged with: backpacker, backpacking, best island in Thailand for honeymoon, gap year, guide to the Thai islands, how do you get from Bangkok to Koh Phi Phi, how do you get from Bangkok to Koh Tao, how do you get from Phuket to Koh Tao, How to choose between Thailand's classic gulf islands, Ko Chang, Ko Jum, Ko Kood, Ko Lanta, Ko Lipe, Ko Mak, Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Phi Phi, Ko Samet, Ko Samui, Ko Si Chang, Ko Tao, Phuket, Thai islands, Thailand, Thailand backpacking, Thailand islands map, Thaliand island guide, travel, what is the best island in Thailand, what is the best island to stay in Thailand, what Thai island to choose, what the best place to stay in Thailand, When is the best time to visit the Thai Islands, where is the best beach in Thailand, where is the best place to snorkel in Thailand, which islands to visit from Phuket, which Thai island should I choose
Posted in Destinations
Posted in Destinations
Top 10 Bucket List Destinations In Indonesia.
Indonesia is a vast and diverse country with a range of extraordinary sites and places that are worthy of anyone’s bucket list, with majestic temples, otherworldly volcanoes and more islands and UNESCO world heritage sites you can count, in no particular order here are 10 of the absolute best bucket list destinations in Indonesia.
Tagged with: #WonderfulIndonesia, backpacking in Indonesia on a gap year, backpacking Indonesia, Bali, Bali Indonesia, Bucket List Indonesia, gap year Bali, guide to Indonesia, Indonesia, indonesia bucket list, planning a gap year in Indonesia, planning a trip to Indonesia what to do, things to do in Indonesia, top 10 things to do in Indonesia, ultimate bucket list Indonesia, what to do in Indonesia
Posted in Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Lists
Top 10 Tips To Travel Independently On A Budget
Travelling the world costs money, that much is obvious. But saving up a lump sum for your round the world adventure is just part of the solution, you need to know the right way to spend it too! These top 10 tips will not only help you reign in your budget before you go and on the road, but will also allow you to travel cheaper for longer!
Tagged with: average gap year cost, backpacker, backpacking, budget accommodation, budget travel, gap year, gap year budget, gap year budget planner, gap year cost calculator, gap year tips, how can I travel and make money, how much does a gap year cost, how much is a ticket around the world, how much money do you need to travel around the world, how to budget for a gap year, How to budget for an RTW trip, how to travel on a budget, how to travel on a budget in your 20s, saving up for a gap year, travel, travel on a budget blog, travel tips, traveling on a budget, travelling on a budget tips
Posted in Travel Lists, Travel Tips
Posted in Travel Lists, Travel Tips
No More Tiger Selfies.
Despite numerous attempts to shut the Tiger Temple in Thailand down, confiscate the tigers and even ban the monks from making a profit, tourists still line up to have their photo taken in a $3 million a year industry. It has to stop, and backpackers are the ones with the power to do it. Now is the time to say no more tiger selfies.
Tagged with: does wildlife tourism harm animals, Facebook, photos with tigers in the Tiger Temple, responsible wildlife tourism, selfie, social media, Tiger Temple, Tiger Temple abuse, Tiger Temple raided, tiger temple selfie, Tiger Temple shut down, Tiger Temple Thaiiand, wildlife exploitation in tourism, wildlife tourism, wildlife volunteer work abroad
Posted in Responsible Travel
Posted in Responsible Travel
Top 10 FAQs On Travelling South East Asia.
Planning a gap year or big trip around south east Asia? Here are the top ten frequently asked questions, answered by a backpaacker with over 20 years experience in the region!
Tagged with: backpacking, backpacking in south east asia, backpacking in Thailand, FAQs for travelling to south east Asia, gap year, gap year in south east asia, how to backpack through south east asia, how to travel south east asia, independent travel guide for southeast asia, south east asia, southeast Asia, Thailand, top 10 questions for travel in south east asia, top 10 questions how to travelling in south east asia
Posted in Travel Advice, Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Advice, Travel Lists
Why Zoos Are An Important Part Of Responsible Wildlife Tourism.
Despite being controversial, zoos are an essential part of the conservation chain. This article explains why and puts forward the argument that without zoos we wouldn’t have any wildlife conservation efforts at all.
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Posted in Responsible Travel
Posted in Responsible Travel
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