There is always the temptation on any gap year or backpacking trip to ty and fit as much in as humanely possible, but that isn’t always the best thing to do. Here’s why you should slow down, take your time and really soak in the culture, the atmosphere and the experience of the places you are visiting.
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Why You Should Travel Slowly.
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Posted in Travel Video
Posted in Travel Video
Am I A Bad Backpacker?
After 15 plus years of travelling the world I have probably made every travel mistake you can think of and then some at one point or another. But does that make me a bad traveller? What do you think?
Why Everyone Should Travel Solo At Least Once.
Solo travel is one of the best ways to travel the world. I get that it can be intimidating for many first time backpackers but it really isn’t that bad, and the majority of travellers end up loving it! Watch…
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Posted in Travel Video
Top 10 Gap Year Myths Debunked!
Anyone who is everyone thinks they know what it is really like to take a gap year, and the stereotypes pushed by the media and the expectations that so many people put on going backpacking around the world sometimes couldn’t be further from the truth. Here are the top 10 myths of taking a gap year that just aren’t (always at least) true!
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Posted in Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Lists
Top 10 Most Common Rookie Backpacker Mistakes! And How To Avoid Them!
Every backpacker makes mistakes when they first start out, here are just 10 of the most common ones, with tips on how you can avoid them too! (Aren’t I good to you all?)
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Posted in Travel Video
10 Travel Hotspots That Prove You Shouldn’t Miss Malaysia On Your Gap Year.
South East Asia is one of the hottest gap year destination hotspots in the world, with countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia permanent fixtures on the banana pancake trail, but why do so many backpackers overlook and ignore Malaysia? Here is exactly why they shouldn’t!
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Posted in Destinations, Travel Lists
Posted in Destinations, Travel Lists
5 Easy Steps To Make Your Gap Year Dreams A Reality.
Do you dream of travelling round the world? Do you wish you could just get on a plane and explore the world for a year or more? Of course you do! Everyone does. Stop dreaming of taking 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
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
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