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Expert Travel Tips For Staying Safe During Civil Or Political Unrest.

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 10 Comments

Political or civil unrest is an unfortunate reality in modern society and can be experienced anywhere, in any country at any time. From political protests and rallies to full blown riots, here are some expert tips to avoid and deal…

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Is Solo Travel Safe? Essential Gap Year Safety Tips For All Solo Backpackers.

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Bemused Backpacker — 13 Comments

Solo travel is an amazing way to see the world and countless backpackers head off on solo gap years every single day, have a life changing adventure and have the absolute time of their lives, but is it safe to travel solo? Is backpacking or taking a solo gap year really too dangerous? Especially for women? Let’s look at the absolute facts and see if solo travel really is safe or not with expert safety advice for all solo backpackers.

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We Need To Change How We Think About Travel Safety.

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Bemused Backpacker — 31 Comments

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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Should You Travel To Dangerous Countries?

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Bemused Backpacker — 20 Comments

The world is filled with countries that are seemingly off limits to any mere mortal traveller. With tales of extreme danger, endless conflict and 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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Is Australia Becoming Too Dangerous For Backpackers Fearful Of Sexual Assault?

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Bemused Backpacker — 53 Comments

With the media sensationalising more and more high profile cases of backpackers and gap year travellers in Australia becoming victims of serious crimes, questions are being asked whether or not Australia is becoming too dangerous for young female backpackers.

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How Not To Get Murdered, Killed Or Kidnapped On Your Gap Year.

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 28 Comments

The media is rife with tales of backpackers coming to a sticky and untimely end on their gap years, salivating over details of all the monsters that lurk in the shadows the second you get off that plane. Listen to these expert tips instead of the media hype and learn how not to get murdered, killed, kidnapped or even worse on your once in a lifetime backpacking trip.

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Why I hate Money Belts (And Why You Shouldn’t Wear Them).

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 13 Comments

Money belts are an almost ubiquitous piece of travel equipment, but should you wear a money belt on your gap year? I can’t stand them, never wear one and think they do very little to decrease the risk of becoming a victim or losing your important documents. Here’s why.

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Should You Learn Self Defence Before Your Gap Year?

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 12 Comments

s learning a martial art or a bit of self defence a good idea for your gap year? Will taking self defence classes really increase your chances of staying safe when you travel? Well the problem is the answer isn’t exactly clear cut. Staying safe on your gap year involves far more than learning just a few martial arts moves, so this article asks if learning self defence before travelling is really a good idea.