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Why Solo Travel Is Awesome!
Solo travel is absolutely the best way to see the world. It pushes you out of your comfort zone, empowers you in ways you never imagined, makes you a stronger, better person and gives you experiences you never thought possible. It can be intimidating for many first time backpackers, but it really doesn’t have to be. Having the courage to take that first step will show you just how awesome solo travel can be.
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Posted in Solo Travel
Posted in Solo Travel
The Art Of Backpacking, Travel Slowly.
A gap year shouldn’t be rushed. Slow travel is more than just a buzzword, it is a way of travel, a way of life. It is a way of slowing down on your gap year and enjoying the journey as much as the destination.
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Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
My Personal Travel Packing List Essentials!
No matter where I am going or how long for, there are some items that I always pack and carry with me when I travel around the world. I’m not just talking about your bog standard travel packing list, these are my own personal travel essentials, the things that I have to pack and cannot do without on any trip.
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Posted in Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Lists
Why It’s Good To Get Lost When You Travel.
e of the best experiences you have as a traveller will be those unexpected moments when you go off the beaten track and get away from where all the guidebooks tell you to go. Sometimes travellers worry far too much about sticking to pre planned routes on their gap year or only ticking off the major tourist sites, and they don’t realise the local wonders they are missing out on if only they got a little lost from time to time. Here is why getting lost when you travel can be a good thing.
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Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
Which Round The World Route Is Right For You?
There are endless options when it comes to taking a gap year, do you fly around the world or stick to one region? Get a one way ticket or a single RTW one? It can be extremely confusing trying to choose between the wide range of choices for round the world tickets and gap year routes, so how do you decide which one is right for you?
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Posted in Travel Advice
Posted in Travel Advice
How Backpacking And Volunteering Can Help Your Career.
Volunteering on your gap year can actually be a huge boost to your CV, if you spin it right. Here’s how you can make your gap year benefit your career.
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Posted in Volunteering
Posted in Volunteering
Free Chapter! 20 Reasons to Backpack Around The World.
Have you ever dreamt of travelling the world but needed that extra push to motivate you? You need to read this book!
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Posted in Travel Books
Posted in Travel Books
Turn Your Gap Year Dreams Into Reality.
Stop dreaming of taking a gap year and take these practical steps to turn those dreams of world travel into a reality!
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Posted in Travel Advice
Posted in Travel Advice
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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