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  • 10 Reasons Independent Sustainable Travel Should Be The New Normal.

    Responsible and sustainable tourism is becoming increasingly accepted as the gold standard in travel, and independent travellers are starting to question traditional tourism and demand more responsible practices instead. Here are ten reasons why that momentum should not only continue, but become the new normal.

    July 17, 2017
  • 5 Wildlife Activities You Need To Remove From Your Bucket List Right Now.

    Many people who dream of traveling the world have a bucket list. That vague catalogue of things that they dream of accomplishing before they die, but some of the more popular bucket list items often include interacting with wildlife and many of these have dark consequences that most people don’t even think about. Here are…

    July 10, 2017
  • How Can I Afford To Travel The World?

    I get asked all the time how I can afford to travel the world so much a lot. There is often an assumption that you need to be rich to take a gap year or travel long term, or that you need to be of a certain background to be able to throw some things…

    July 3, 2017
  • Greenwashed Gap Years, How To Spot And Avoid Greenwashing On Your Travels.

    With sustainable travel becoming increasingly popular, how do you know if the travel choices you make are truly responsible, or if they are just falling victim to a cynical greenwashed marketing ploy by big business? Here is everything you need to know about making eco friendly travel choices and avoiding greenwashed travel before you set…

    June 26, 2017
  • Saving Donkeys In Aruba.

    Tucked away in a desert island paradise in the middle of the Caribbean, the Aruba Donkey Sanctuary protects and cares for some of the islands most vulnerable and at risk inhabitants. Come and see what you can do as a traveller to help Donkeys in Aruba.

    June 19, 2017
  • Three Days In Jerusalem: The Perfect Itinerary For First Time Visitors

    Three Days In Jerusalem: The Perfect Itinerary For First Time Visitors

    Jerusalem is one of the world’s most extraordinary cities, where more than three thousand years of history, faith and culture converge within a remarkably small area. Sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam, its ancient streets have witnessed empires rise and fall, while beyond the Old City’s walls a vibrant, modern city offers outstanding food, bustling…

    June 12, 2017
  • Should You Pay To Volunteer On Your Gap Year?

    Should you pay to volunteer on your gap year? You are planning your gap year and want to give something back while you travel the world, you want to volunteer. You are already giving up your time and skill, you want to help someone and do something good! That is a good thing, right? But…

    June 5, 2017
  • Why Aruba Is Far More Than Just An All Inclusive Destination.

    Aruba is famous as being an all inclusive tourist paradise, and with good reason, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that is all it is. For those intrepid travellers willing to look beyond the surface Aruba will reveal a deeper, wilder side that is perfect for independent backpackers.

    May 29, 2017
  • Aruba Left Me Black, Blue and Very Red, But Loving Every Minute!

    Aruba is well known for being a beach filled Caribbean paradise and most visitors come here to rest in one of the islands luxury resorts, but I had no plans for rest and relaxation. This trip was all about discovering Aruba’s adventure filled heart instead, and it left me black, blue and very red!

    May 21, 2017
  • Child Beggars And The Travellers Dillemma.

    To anyone who has travelled the world the sight of young children running up to tourists and travellers, palms outstretched in expectation of a small trinket or a few coins is a familiar one, but should travellers be giving anything to child beggars at all?

    May 15, 2017
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