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The Post Pandemic Gap Year.

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Bemused Backpacker — 46 Comments

As pandemic restrictions come to an end and there is a light at the end of the tunnel for travellers wanting to see the world. The gap year is coming back! The return of the gap year is both inevitable and will be monumental, but some things will be slightly different, at least in the short term. This is your complete guide to what that travel landscape will look like and what you will need to know taking a post pandemic gap year.

Tagged with: backpacker, backpacking, gap year, travel, travel health
Posted in Travel Talk

Why Covid19 ‘Vaccine Passports’ For Travel Are Wrong.

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Bemused Backpacker — 197 Comments

Travel has always at it’s most fundamental level been about freedom. Over the years there have been necessary limitations on that freedom, for security needs or the purposes of public health for example, and by and large they have been reasonable and acceptable, but this newly proposed ‘vaccine passport’ for Covid19 is a step too far. It places unparalleled restrictions on our freedom to travel with no clear clinical justification, is immoral, unethical and even illegal in many countries, and should never be imposed on any traveller anywhere.

Tagged with: covid19, covid19 vaccination, travel health, travel vaccinations, vaccination, vaccine passport
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Travel Hygiene And Staying Germ Free And Healthy On Your Gap Year.

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 22 Comments

Travelling the world exposes you to a lot of things, but one thing that many travellers don’t think about is the exposure to germs and viruses, or the simple steps they can take to keep themselves clean, germ free and healthy. Find out how to stay germ free and avoid getting sick when you travel with these easy hygiene tips.

The Truth About Travel Safety During The Coronavirus Outbreak.

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 126 Comments

The novel coronavirus (also known as COVID 19 or 2019 nCoV) that originated in Wuhan China is one of the biggest public health emergencies that has emerged in recent years, and has had a significant impact on the travel industry and traveller confidence in the early months of 2020, but what is the truth about the coronavirus outbreak? What are the facts and what is just media scaremongering? Are travellers really at risk from coronavirus or is it just media hysteria?

Expert Advice For Travellers On How To Deal With Altitude Sickness.

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Bemused Backpacker — 22 Comments

Altitude Sickness is a condition that can affect any traveller or adventurer at high altitudes. It can not only make you feel ill and ruin your trip for a few days, it can also very easily become a medical emergency…

Top Health Tips For Preparing For Your First Navratri Festival In India.

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Bemused Backpacker — 12 Comments

The Hindu festival of Navratri is a nine night long celebration of dance and frivolity. Here are some expert tips to make sure that you can stay fit and healthy during the festival and can enjoy the celebrations to the fullest.

Tagged with: fasting, health during Navratri, healthy navratri, India, Navratri, safe Navratri, travel health
Posted in Travel Health

LifeSaver Liberty Water Bottle Review.

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Bemused Backpacker — 44 Comments

The Lifesaver Liberty Water Bottle is a complete water purifier system that provides the perfect refillable water bottle for every traveller who wants clean water when exploring new cities or hiking into jungles and deserts on epic gap year adventures. Check out this review of the Lifesaver Liberty Water Bottle and see why it should an essential part of any gap year packing list.

We All Have Bad Days When Travelling. And That’s Okay.

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Bemused Backpacker — 20 Comments

There is a definite perception, probably fuelled by the rose tinted lenses of social media, that when we are travelling everything is perfect, every moment is an Instagram moment and we are all perfectly happy all of the time. Well that isn’t true, life isn’t like that at all, but the important thing to remember is that no one should really expect it to be.

Naked Adventures In A Slovakian Spa.

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Bemused Backpacker — 73 Comments

Slovakia is leading the way when it comes to health and wellness travel with a huge focus on spa breaks, fitness and adventure and even medical tourism, so when I got the chance to supplement the physical sports and adventure activities Slovakia was offering me with a range of activities focused on mental and physical wellbeing I jumped at the chance! The only problem is no one told me I would be spending a significant portion of it naked!

How To Avoid Trouble On Your Gap Year.

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Bemused Backpacker — 6 Comments

Taking a gap year is an amazing adventure and the majority of backpackers don’t have any problems at all on their big backpacking trip around the world, but there are times when things can get a bit out of hand, when problems arise or when you just find yourself in a situation you weren’t prepared for. Here are the top ways to make sure you steer clear of most types of trouble on your gap year.