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  • How Not To Get Murdered, Killed Or Kidnapped On Your Gap Year.

    The media is rife with tales of backpackers coming to a sticky and untimely end on their gap years, salivating over details of all the monsters that lurk in the shadows the second you get off that plane. Listen to these expert tips instead of the media hype and learn how not to get murdered,…

    November 28, 2016

  • The Importance Of An Exit Strategy On Your Gap Year.

    Would you know what to do in a travel emergency? Or if something went horribly wrong on your gap year and you need to get out or go home in a hurry? If something terrible happens while you are travelling and you need to bail quickly, it is essential that you have an exit strategy…

    November 21, 2016

  • Staying Safe Online When Travelling.

    In a modern digital age gap year travellers are very rarely offline and often have at least one connected device on them at all times. The problem is those devices often have a wealth of personal information about us, our family, our finances, our entire lives, and many travellers do not think about the security…

    November 14, 2016

  • Why I hate Money Belts (And Why You Shouldn’t Wear Them).

    Money belts are an almost ubiquitous piece of travel equipment, but should you wear a money belt on your gap year? I can’t stand them, never wear one and think they do very little to decrease the risk of becoming a victim or losing your important documents. Here’s why.

    November 11, 2016

  • Should You Learn Self Defence Before Your Gap Year?

    s learning a martial art or a bit of self defence a good idea for your gap year? Will taking self defence classes really increase your chances of staying safe when you travel? Well the problem is the answer isn’t exactly clear cut. Staying safe on your gap year involves far more than learning just a…

    November 7, 2016

  • Top 10 Solo Female Travel Safety Tips.

    Top 10 expert safety tips for solo female travellers.

    November 4, 2016

  • Is Backpacking Around The World Safe?

    ap year safe? These questions come up a lot among first time travellers, and there is often a lot of confusion between levels of personal fear and genuine danger, to the point the fear of travel becomes overblown. So given that it is such an important topic I just want to take a moment to…

    November 1, 2016

  • The Downsides To Solo Travel That No One Will Tell You About.

    The Downsides To Solo Travel That No One Will Tell You About.

    Solo travel isn’t always glamorous. You’ll feel lonely sometimes, miss people back home, say difficult goodbyes and occasionally question yourself. Drawing on over 25 years of solo travel experience, here’s an honest look at the real downsides of travelling alone, why they happen and why they’re all worth it in the end.

    October 24, 2016

  • I Don’t Care If Your Holiday To Thailand Is Ruined, Show Some Respect.

    After the sad death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Thailand, the famously monarchist country has gone into a period of mourning, which has prompted many Western tourists to complain that their holidays have been ruined.

    October 16, 2016

  • Tripadvisor Is Finally Stopping Ticket Sales To Irresponsible Wildlife Attractions. But Is It Enough?

    Tripadvisor has finally announced that it is to end its practice of selling tickets to cruel and unethical wildlife attractions, but is it too little too late? And is it enough? 

    October 12, 2016
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