Rome is undeniably one of the worlds greatest tourist cities, with so many breathtaking sights to see and things to do, but there is just so much more to this ancient city than its grandiose tourist attractions so get off the beaten track and go and see Rome like a local!
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The Quick, Easy Guide To The Best Of Thailand’s Islands.
With so many Thai islands to choose from, many backpackers have a hard time figuring out which to head to first. This quick, easy guide to the Thai islands will help you sort the deserted tropical paradise from the hedonistic party resorts.
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Posted in Destinations
Posted in Destinations
Top 10 Tips To Travel Independently On A Budget
Travelling the world costs money, that much is obvious. But saving up a lump sum for your round the world adventure is just part of the solution, you need to know the right way to spend it too! These top 10 tips will not only help you reign in your budget before you go and on the road, but will also allow you to travel cheaper for longer!
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Posted in Travel Lists, Travel Tips
Posted in Travel Lists, Travel Tips
Why Zoos Are An Important Part Of Responsible Wildlife Tourism.
Despite being controversial, zoos are an essential part of the conservation chain. This article explains why and puts forward the argument that without zoos we wouldn’t have any wildlife conservation efforts at all.
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Posted in Responsible Travel
Posted in Responsible Travel
What Happens When A Backpacker Goes On An All Inclusive Holiday?
I have travelled the world now for over 20 years years, with over a hundred countries on almost every continent under my belt. It is safe to say I’m an experienced traveller. Yet in all that time, with all those countries, I have never really been on a traditional package holiday. Find out what happened when I accepted a challenge by Mark Warner Holidays and arrived at a package resort.
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Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
How Travellers Can Make A Difference On World Elephant Day.
August 12 is World Elephant Day, a day designed to bring attention to the plight of the Asian and African elephant and the numerous threats they face, and raise awareness of how close we are to losing these magnificent creatures to extinction forever. Although travel and tourism has the potential to play a huge role in conservation efforts, unfortunately it still also plays a huge role in the negative impact on the elephant population and it is up to us as travellers to make sure that we play our part in having a positive impact instead.
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Posted in Responsible Travel
Posted in Responsible Travel
How To Deal With Homesickness On Your Gap Year.
What happens when you get homesick on your gap year? When your amazing adventures are interrupted by feelings of loneliness? Feeling homesick is very common and happens to many travellers abroad no matter how long they are travelling for. The good news is there are many ways that you can deal with it and combat homesickness on your travels.
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Posted in Travel Advice
Posted in Travel Advice
You Can’t Treat A Malaysian Mountain Like A Drunken Pool Party.
Travelling the world is an awesome privilege, but it does not give backpackers the right to get drunk and behave in any way they like.
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Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
My Top 10 Favourite Foods And Dishes In Singapore.
Here are my personal top 10 foods to try in the famous foodie destination of Singapore.
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Posted in Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Lists
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