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You know what, before we even get into all the practical concerns about travelling, it’s probably worth actually establishing why you should travel at all. As you find out about all the different amazing reasons to go travelling, you might begin to ask yourself why you wouldn’t take a gap year! Ultimately, the decision will … Read more
Traveling solo is awesome. Tough, trying, and exhausting, but absolutely brilliant. If you ever have the opportunity to go off and explore a part of the world by yourself, I’d definitely recommend it. I’ve been to Tanzania, India, Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, USA, Australia, NZ, around Europe and on a few … Read more
When you jet off around the world it’s important you know what you’re letting yourself in for, and a part of that is knowing what the world thinks of you. That stranger in the bunk bed, the lads on your tour bus and couple in the corner may not know you yet, but once you … Read more
Don’t You Dare Upset the Locals Any seasoned traveller knows how it feels to try and find sleep on a night bus in some far flung Asian location. They’ve packed themselves into sweaty and smelly corners of trains in South America and probably had some awkward encounter in a shared taxi in Europe. Yes, every … Read more
A gap year can be whatever you want it to be. It doesn’t have to involve travel, or take up a whole year. But with the economic crisis and all that, employers are ever harder to impress – it’s important to use your time wisely. A senior advisor to the investment bank Lazard, Robert Hingley, … Read more
Wherever you are in the world, having a picnic can be brilliant or it can be awful. You painstakingly carry food and drink, a blanket, and a swingball set (essential) to a lush patch of grass overlooking a sparkling ocean, a rippling pasture, or your neighbour’s dog emptying its bowels. Just as you’ve laid out … Read more
A photo essay on the different landscapes of Malaysia When people think of South East Asia they think of the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, of the beautiful beaches in southern Thailand, or of the pristine peaks of Halong Bay in Vietnam. But what about Malaysia? Malaysia is a magnificent country and it … Read more
You’ve had your injections, packed your first aid kid and spent a fortune on sunscreen. You’re all ready to head off into the unknown, right? Well not quite. As well as general travel health stuff – women have some special health issues to consider and a little extra preparation will maximize the chance of healthy, … Read more
Aims to allay fears of nervous fliers There are many reasons to be scared of flying: the recycled air that bathes you inside-and-out with the malicious germs of your fellow traveler; the lottery of being seated next to somebody who insists on telling you about their stubborn rash… oh, and the possibility of bursting into … Read more
