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!
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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.
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Chasing Real Dragons In Komodo National Park.
Trekking to the end of the world to the only place you can still see Komodo Dragons in their natural habitat is the ultimate bucket list adventure, and Komodo National Park in Indonesia is a must see destination on any gap year.
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Surviving The Cannonball Run For The Sunrise Tour On Mount Bromo
This death defying cannonball run took place on Mount Bromo in preparation for the ever popular sunrise tour, one of the absolute must do bucket list items for any trip to Indonesia.
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Is Indonesia The New Ultimate Backpacker Destination?
Has Indonesia stolen the backpacker crown from Thailand? As backpackers and gap year travellers abandon the increasingly package tourism focused Thailand for more independent travel friendly and off the beaten track countries, is Indonesia now the ultimate backpacker destination?
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Volcano Trekking In The Indonesian Ring Of Fire.
Trekking up an active volcano and staring down into a smouldering crater is the ultimate in adventure travel, and with some of the worlds most impressive volcanoes, the ring of fire in Java Indonesia is one of the best places in the world to tick off this impressive bucket list experience!
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A Colossus Odyssey.
An epic quest to find the resting place of one of the ancient wonders of the world, the Colossus of Rhodes.
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Getting Lost In The Footsteps Of The Knights Of Rhodes.
Taking the time to explore Rhodes beyond the touristy facade led me to delving into the history of the knights Templar in the the oldest living medieval town in Europe.
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Keeping History Alive At The Tarpesti Ethnographic Museum.
Romania has a long and rich history and a colourful cultural tapestry that is not well known outside of the region, and these traditions are being kept alive at the small but impressive Nicolas Popa Ethnographic Museum in Tarpesti, Romania.
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