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What Can You Do To Help Overtourism?
Overtourism has become a serious problem in recent years, to the point that many authorities are calling for restrictions on tourism to reduce damage and harm to local ecosystems and populations, but it doesn’t have to be like that. Travel itself is not a bad thing and can have a positive impact if it is done right, so here are the best and easiest ways you can help as an individual traveller by reducing the impact of overtourism on the destinations you love.
Tagged with: backpacking, gap year, overtourism, responsible tourism, responsible travel, travel, wildlife tourism
Posted in Responsible Travel
Posted in Responsible Travel
The Post Pandemic Gap Year.
As pandemic restrictions come to an end and there is a light at the end of the tunnel for travellers wanting to see the world. The gap year is coming back! The return of the gap year is both inevitable and will be monumental, but some things will be slightly different, at least in the short term. This is your complete guide to what that travel landscape will look like and what you will need to know taking a post pandemic gap year.
Backpacking VS Flashpacking.
What exactly is Flashpacking and why and how do I do it? Upgrading to more comfortable accommodation, eating out at nicer restaurants and splurging or spoiling yourself from time to time can be done on a backpackers budget, if you…
Tagged with: accomodation when travelling, backpacking, budget accommodation, budget travel, flashpacking, travel, types of accomodation, upgrade
Posted in Travel Video
Posted in Travel Video
100 Expert Travel Tips After 20 Years Of Travelling The World.
I have been travelling the world now for 20 years. I have travelled to over 100 countries on all but one continent in every way imaginable, and with all that experience here are my top 100 tips for travelling the world after 20 years of backpacking.
Yes Solo Travel Is Scary, But You Should Go Anyway.
The thought of solo travel can be scary at first. The idea of travelling around the world on your own, with no back up and no safety net to fall back on can be intimidating. But just because something is…
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Posted in Solo Travel
Posted in Solo Travel
Arcido Faroe Backpack Review.
One bag travel, or carry on only travel, is becoming an increasingly popular way of seeing the world, and the Arcido Faroe backpack is designed to make that experience as sleek, streamlined and as stylish as possible.
Tagged with: Arcido, Arcido Faroe backpack, backpack, backpack review, backpacking, carry on only, one bag travel, review
Posted in Reviews
Posted in Reviews
The Sacrifices Of Long Term Travel.
You are so lucky to travel so much. That is perhaps one of the most common things people say to me when they hear about what I do, but it isn’t luck. Travelling the world is a conscious choice that involves a lot of sacrifices of things other people take for granted. If you want to follow your dreams and travel the world as well, especially in the long term, then you will have to make the same sacrifices.
Tagged with: backpacker, backpacking, friendships when travelling, gap year, gap year no friends, long term travel, luck, lucky to travel so much, slow travel, slow travel movement, solo backpacker, solo backpacking, solo travel, solo travel tips, travel slowly, what is slow travel
Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
Nayo Smart Anti Theft Carry On Backpack Review.
The Nayo Smart Anti Theft backpack is a great little pack that looks stylish and is perfect for an extra carry on bag or as a daypack when travelling, but it is its anti theft features which really make it indispensable for travellers on their round the world adventure.
Tagged with: anti theft, anti theft backpack, backpack, backpack review, backpack security features, backpacking, Nayo Smart, Nayo Smart Anti Theft Backpack review
Posted in Reviews
Posted in Reviews
Should Travellers Boycott Controversial Destinations?
There are plenty of destinations around the world that have controversial political or cultural stances on many issues, from women’s rights and human rights abuses to LGBTQ rights and oppressive dictatorships, but does that mean you should boycott a destination? Should your ethical or moral viewpoint dictate where you travel to? What would you do?
Tagged with: backpacking, boycott destinations, ethical travel, gap year, travel, travel boycott, what is a travel boycott
Posted in Responsible Travel, Travel Talk
Posted in Responsible Travel, Travel Talk
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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