New bonus video up this week! Don’t worry you’ll still get your scheduled video on Friday I just wanted to give you a little more this week! So what do you think? Should people take a gap year? Is it…
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Should You Take A Gap Year?
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Posted in Travel Video
Posted in Travel Video
Travel Is About More Than The Destination.
When you are travelling the world visiting awesome tropical islands and majestic mountain ranges, glittering megalopolis cities and mysterious jungles, take some time to appreciate the journey too, because the journey is what real travel is all about.
How To Score Luxury Accommodation As A Budget Backpacker.
Backpacking around the world on your gap year isn’t all about ultra budget backpacker hostels and dorm rooms. Sometimes it is, but there’s no rule that says you have to stick to that either, and there are some real luxury options out there for even the most budget of backpackers if you know how to bag them!
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Posted in Travel Tips
Posted in Travel Tips
10 Essential Gap Year Packing Suggestions No One Ever Thinks About.
Packing for your gap year or backpacking trip can be a daunting task, with so many first time travellers taking far too much stuff, and almost nothing of what they actually need! This is a list of some of the essential items that are so useful on any gap year or round the world adventure that most people don’t even think to pack!
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Posted in Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Lists
8 Easy Steps To Quit Your Job And Travel The World.
Quitting your job to travel the world is a dream for many, but the reality isn’t quite as simple as that and there are some careful practicalities to consider if you want to follow that dream. Here are 8 steps you need to take if you want to quit your job to travel.
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Posted in Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Lists
10 Backpacker Rules It Is Totally Okay To Break.
Being a backpacker means travelling around the world a certain way, in a certain style and with a certain budget. Or does it? Here are 10 backpacker rules you are totally allowed to break.
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Posted in Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Lists
Why Taking A Career Break To Travel Is A Good Idea.
Fitting your work and your life around your dreams of travelling the world is not only possible, but by taking career breaks when it suits you and not your employer you could be doing yourself a whole multitude of favours too.
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Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
Hi, I'm Michael! I'm a published author, qualified nurse and world travelling professional adventurer! I have spent 15 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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