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Discovering Romania.
Piatra Neamt in Romania is eastern Europe’s tourism equivalent of an undiscovered star, ready and eager to shine on a global stage and just on the verge of being discovered. Follow my adventures in this hidden part of the world and discover just how awesome Romania really is.
5 Free Things To Do In Venice.
Venice doesn’t have to be expensive with this travel itinerary stuffed with free things to see and do.
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Posted in Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Lists
Reassuring Parents About Your Gap Year Plans.
It is understandable that parents and loved ones are often apprehensive or nervous about you backpacking around the world, so here is a quick guide to help you reassure your parents that taking a gap year is actually one of the best things you will ever do, and help them come to terms with you actually doing it.
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Posted in Travel Advice
Posted in Travel Advice
Ask A Nurse. 10 Of Your Most Common Travel Health Questions Answered.
All of your most common travel health questions answered by a qualified travel nurse.
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Posted in Travel Health
Posted in Travel Health
Langland Bay House Bed And Breakfast Review, Swansea, Wales.
The Langland Bay Bed and Breakfast is a gorgeous Victorian house in a stunning beach location that made a short weekend break to Wales something really special. Situated on the award winning and picturesque Langland Bay and surrounded by mature gardens, it really is an oasis in an already beautiful spot and is the perfect seaside getaway for any visit to Swansea and Mumbles.
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Posted in Reviews
Posted in Reviews
How Responsible Travel Is Boosting Welsh Tourism.
Wales is a surprising responsible tourism hotspot, with ethical dolphin spotting tours and wildlife spotting just the beginning…
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Posted in Responsible Travel
Posted in Responsible Travel
Backpacking And The Hustle Burnout.
At some point along your epic gap year you will be burnt out from all the touts, the haggling and the taxi mafia. You will get the hustle burnout and you will need a holiday from travelling. That is where flashpacking comes in!
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Posted in Travel Advice
Posted in Travel Advice
How Travellers Can Make A Difference On World Elephant Day.
August 12 is World Elephant Day, a day designed to bring attention to the plight of the Asian and African elephant and the numerous threats they face, and raise awareness of how close we are to losing these magnificent creatures to extinction forever. Although travel and tourism has the potential to play a huge role in conservation efforts, unfortunately it still also plays a huge role in the negative impact on the elephant population and it is up to us as travellers to make sure that we play our part in having a positive impact instead.
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Posted in Responsible Travel
Posted in Responsible Travel
How To Deal With Homesickness On Your Gap Year.
What happens when you get homesick on your gap year? When your amazing adventures are interrupted by feelings of loneliness? Feeling homesick is very common and happens to many travellers abroad no matter how long they are travelling for. The good news is there are many ways that you can deal with it and combat homesickness on your travels.
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Posted in Travel Advice
Posted in Travel Advice
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