Too many people are afraid of travelling the world. They think taking a gap year is dangerous and backpacking is too risky. There are risks out there for travellers, but they should be prepared for, not feared. Fear should never stop anyone from travelling, and it is about time everyone changed the way they think about travel safety.
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We Need To Change How We Think About Travel Safety.
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Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Safety
Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Safety
Should You Travel To Dangerous Countries?
The world is filled with countries that are seemingly off limits to any mere mortal traveller. With tales of extreme danger and endless conflict or terrorist attacks filling the headlines, is anywhere safe to travel to? And should you travel to those countries that are deemed unsafe?
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Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Safety, Travel Talk
Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Safety, Travel Talk
How To Make Friends And Meet People When Travelling Solo.
Travelling solo is one of the best ways to travel, but a lot of people worry that they will get lonely or that they will be alone most of the time. This simply isn’t true. Here are some of the best ways on how to meet people and make friends when you are travelling solo around the world.
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Posted in Solo Travel
Posted in Solo Travel
Top 10 Solo Female Travel Safety Tips.
Solo travel as a woman can be a little daunting at first and taking a gap year as a solo female backpacker is often seen as too dangerous or risky, but it really doesn’t have to be. Travelling the world solo is one of the most empowering, rewarding and downright awesome things you will ever do, and despite what the mass media or well meaning relatives say it can be extremely safe too. So here are the top 10 expert tips to help you reduce any risk to your personal safety and security whilst on your travels.
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Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Lists, Travel Safety
Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Lists, Travel Safety
The Downsides To Solo Travel That No One Will Tell You About.
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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Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Lists
Posted in Solo Travel, Travel Lists
10 Life Lessons Learned From Travelling Solo.
Travelling solo really is the best way to travel. It is a truly magnificent and life affirming adventure that may be a little daunting at first, but really is a hugely rewarding experience that teaches you as much about yourself as it does about the world you are travelling in. Here are 10 awesome life lessons you learn when you travel alone.
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Posted in Solo Travel
Posted in Solo Travel
Solo Travel Makes You A Superhero!
Solo travel is awesome, but it will push you out of your comfort zone and forge you into a better version of you.
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Posted in Solo Travel
Posted in Solo Travel
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