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Top 10 Dishes On A Food Tour Of Gujurat, India.

Food is an integral part of any travellers experience of India, and with such a variety of tastes and cuisines throughout the states your tastebuds are in for a carnival of flavour no matter where you are, but it is the cuisine of the northern state of Gujurat that is perhaps the most underrated, and most surprising. Check out this list of top Gujurati dishes that will blow your mind and turn your idea of Indian food on its head.

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Top 13 Unmissable Sites And Experiences In Ahmedabad.

Often overlooked by many travellers passing through the well worn backpacker trail in India, Ahmedabad is a powerhouse of a city packed with amazing things for backpackers to see and do. Here is the quintessential top 10 list of what travellers should see and do in Ahmedabad.

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10 Common Travel Mistakes In India.

India is one of the most popular backpacking destinations in the world, and for good reason, but it isn’t always the easiest destination to travel through and can give most backpackers a heavy case of culture shock. Here are the 10 most common travel mistakes all backpackers make on their first time in India, and how you can avoid them. 

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Where To Stay In Bangkok. An Insiders Guide To The Best Bangkok Neighbourhoods.

Bangkok is many backpackers first introduction to Thailand and south east Asia, and can seem overwhelming at first with so many things to do and so many places to stay, so where do you start? Here is an insiders guide

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The Essential Guide On What To Pack For Day Hikes On Your Gap Year.

Whether you are trekking into a jungle, walking a desert trail or enjoying a hiking adventure to a specific attraction, hiking is a hugely popular activity for many backpackers on the gap year or travels around the world. Here is your ultimate guide on what to pack for a day’s hiking adventure.

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Europe In The Summer. The Best Places To Travel To In The Peak Summer Rush.

Everyone knows to avoid travelling through Europe in the height of summer, right? To avoid the vast summer holiday crowds it is always best to travel in the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn. Or is it? There is definitely a lot of truth to that advice, but that doesn’t mean you can’t travel through Europe in the summer high season. Here are the best destinations to see on the continent in the peak travel season to ensure you have the best summer ever.

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The Ultimate Guide To Gavin And Stacey Filming Locations In Barry, Wales.

Barry is a seaside resort town in the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales, and more importantly than that is the setting for the iconic Gavin and Stacey TV series. But where was Gavin and Stacey filmed exactly? Here is your ultimate guide to every Gavin and Stacey filming location in Barry so you can go and see what’s occurin’ for yourselves!

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The Best Testosterone Filled Gap Year Goals For Men.

Travelling the world as a man is not always easy. And nor should it be. But being a male backpacker is awesome and for all those men travelling the world it should be a celebration of masculinity with as much testosterone fuelled adventure as possible. Here is a list of the top manliness asserting gap year goals that all men need to do on their gap year.

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How To Make Your Travels Deeper And More Meaningful.

Travel has changed drastically in the last decade, with the rise of social media and Instagram fuelling the shift to a ‘look at me’ and selfie focused way of travelling, as if travel itself is only real if it is

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15 Reasons You Need To Visit Alexandria, Egypt.

Alexandria is one of Egypt’s greatest hidden treasures, a cosmopolitan city with a Mediterranean ambiance and a legendary history largely forgotten, Alexandria is just waiting for travellers to rediscover it’s faded charm, and here are the top 10 reasons why you should add it to your Egypt itinerary. 

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