Is taking a gap year different in your 30’s than it is travelling around the world in your 20’s? Read on to find out.
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How Travelling In Your 30s Is Different Than In Your 20s.
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Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
5 Of The Worlds Best Backpacker Diving Spots.
Getting a PADI certificate and diving some of the world’s most beautiful – and sometimes scary – seascapes is one of the all time great bucket list items for any backpacker. But where do you go? Checkout my top 5 list of the world’s best diving locations.
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Posted in Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Lists
Why Travel Insurance Is Essential On Your Gap Year.
Planning your gap year is an exciting process, full of opportunity and wonder, and the last thing you want to do is think about anything going wrong. The problem is, you need to. It is essential that you spend at least a little bit of time ensuring that you have the right insurance cover for your backpacking trip just in case the worst does happen.
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Posted in Travel Tips
Posted in Travel Tips
Getting Lost In Travel Can Help You Find Your Way.
Traditionally many people had their life plan set out for them. School, job, marriage, kids and death. In recent years more and more people are shunning that paradigm but not knowing what else to fill it with, what path in life they should follow. Can travel be the answer?
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Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
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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Posted in Destinations
Posted in Destinations
Top 10 Tips To Travel Independently On A Budget
Travelling the world costs money, that much is obvious. But saving up a lump sum for your round the world adventure is just part of the solution, you need to know the right way to spend it too! These top 10 tips will not only help you reign in your budget before you go and on the road, but will also allow you to travel cheaper for longer!
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Posted in Travel Lists, Travel Tips
Posted in Travel Lists, Travel Tips
How Much To Budget For A Month In Indonesia.
Indonesia is a fantastic choice for budget conscious backpackers and travellers, and this article will help you plan exactly how much to budget for a month in this awesome country.
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Posted in Travel Tips
Posted in Travel Tips
An Open Letter About Thailand And Koh Tao.
After recent high profile murders on the Thai island of Koh Tao, the question is being asked is Koh Tao safe? This is a calm and measured response to those questions.
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Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
10 Easy Ways To Save Money For Travel.
Travelling the world is expensive, there’s no real way around that. Sure there are ways to travel cheaply and tips and tricks to make world travel cheaper, but either way you will need to have a good chunk of cash in a savings account to fund your round the world adventure. Here are some essential tips to make saving for your gap year or backpacking trip that much easier.
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Posted in Travel Advice
Posted in Travel Advice
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