The quintessential long distance bus is a traditional form of transport in much of south east Asia, but it isn’t always an easy ride! These tips are here to help you survive the overnight journey and enjoy the almost traditional backpacker mode of transport.
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Thailand’s Cruel Tiger Temple Finally Shut Down.
After years of false starts, impotent warnings and failed attempts, the Thai authorities have finally grown a backbone and confiscated all of the tigers in the infamous tiger temple, essentially shutting it down, and it is about damn time.
5 Of The Worlds Best Backpacker Diving Spots.
Getting a PADI certificate and diving some of the world’s most beautiful – and sometimes scary – seascapes is one of the all time great bucket list items for any backpacker. But where do you go? Checkout my top 5 list of the world’s best diving locations.
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Posted in Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Lists
Drinking Water In India: Is It Safe?
Water is the elixir of life, we all need it and we all drink it, and quite often we all take it for granted too. But what happens when we are travelling through a country like India where we can’t trust the local water? How do you cope? How do you stay healthy and hydrated without getting ill? Here are some expert tips from a qualified nurse on how to stay healthy when drinking water in India.
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Posted in Travel Health
Posted in Travel Health
Three Days In Delhi: The Perfect Itinerary For First Time Visitors.
How to spend three days in Delhi with this insiders itinerary.
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Posted in Destinations
Posted in Destinations
The Dos and Don’ts of Travel Etiquette.
When travelling, there are certain rules of etiquette that everyone should adhere to. Not everyone does of course, and some travellers push the very boundaries of respect and decency and give everyone a bad name. But you don’t have to join them. You can be one of those travellers who others will have no annoying stories about just because you were pleasant to be around. How do you become one of those travellers? Read on to find out.
Why Travel Insurance Is Essential On Your Gap Year.
Planning your gap year is an exciting process, full of opportunity and wonder, and the last thing you want to do is think about anything going wrong. The problem is, you need to. It is essential that you spend at least a little bit of time ensuring that you have the right insurance cover for your backpacking trip just in case the worst does happen.
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Posted in Travel Tips
Posted in Travel Tips
Asia’s Best Backpacker Hubs.
Asia is one of the most eclectic, diverse and fascinating regions on the planet, and has drawn backpackers and travellers on their gap years for decades. Here are some of the best backpacker hubs and stopovers that every backpacker should include on their itinerary.
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Posted in Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Lists
Is Street Food Safe When Travelling?
Street food in south east Asia has a reputation among those who have never been of being unclean, unsafe and the quickest surefire way to get food poisoning and spending your entire trip on the toilet. That isn’t true at all, street food is delicious and safe, and my advice as an experienced backpacker and a qualified health professional will let you know what to look out for, what to eat and how to enjoy the best food on the planet without getting sick.
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Posted in Travel Advice, Travel Health
Posted in Travel Advice, Travel Health
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