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Backpacker Accommodation Alternatives; Beyond The Hostel.

Accommodation options for backpackers on a gap year have widened significantly in recent years, this article explores some of the best places you can find a bed for the night when travelling the world.

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Independent Travel Or Guided Tours On Your Gap Year? Which Is Best?

When choosing to go on a gap year it can be extremely confusing trying to choose between the wide range of choices for round the world tickets and gap year routes, so how do you decide which one is right for you?

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Is Flying More Dangerous Now?

Is it really dangerous to fly? This article looks at the facts behind the paranoia and asks how safe is flying really?

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Kuching. The City Of Cats.

I didn’t know what to expect when I first arrived in Borneo on a short hop flight from Kuala Lumpur, but it certainly wasn’t a city devoted to and revolving entirely around cats! Discovering Kuching in Borneo was a true travel adventure that I will never forget!

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Travelling With Pre Existing Medical Conditions.

Find out all you need to know about travelling with long term health conditions from a qualified nurse.

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Posted in Travel Health

An Easy Guide To The Cherry Blossom Season In Japan.

Everything you need to know about the cherry blossom season in Japan.

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A Guide For Settling Into The Backpacking Lifestyle.

Backpacking the world on a gap year can be an exhilarating experience, but it can take some getting used to as well. Here’s how to settle into your backpacking lifestyle and make the start of your travels a lot easier.

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How To Travel When You Aren’t Travelling.

Not everyone can travel the world full time, or even all of the time, so how do you satisfy that wanderlust when you are at home?

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Bali, It’s Not You, It’s Me.

Bali did not overly impress me as a destination, it was way too overtouristy. is Bali really worth travelling to now?

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Hi, I'm Michael! I'm a former nurse turned published author and world travelling professional adventurer! I have spent over twenty years travelling over 100 countries and I want to inspire you to do the same! Want to know more about me? Just click here!

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