Making the decision to go on a Gap Year or a Backpacking adventure is an amazing and exciting undertaking; however for the people left behind it can be a frightening and stressful realisation. Parents find it especially hard to cope with their child’s decision to leave home for months on end, so we have created […]
When planning a trip overseas a little bit of research can save you an enormous amount of embarrassment, and money. The number of Brits arrested abroad rises every year, and no-one wants to spend their holiday in a foreign prison or incur heavy fines because they’ve upset the local populace by flouting local customs and […]
Modern travellers rely on their mobile phones not just for games and apps, but as a means of communication. However, just bringing your mobile phone along for your travels does not necessarily mean you will be able to stay in touch, or contact anyone in an emergency. Here are our tops tips to make sure […]
Going on a solo trip can seem like a frightening experience. However, some people may find it to be one of the most enjoyable experiences of their life. Travelling alone means you don’t have anyone else influencing your decisions, preferences or plans and you can truly indulge yourself in new experiences. Of course, there are […]
Having your belongings stolen is a traumatic and upsetting experience that can happen to anyone. When you’re travelling, there is a chance that you will become the victim of theft, but there are things you can do to cut down on the risk and potentially make you feel safer while you’re away.
The World is an intriguing place with an abundance of natural beauty and unexplainable evolution. We have been gifted thumping waterfalls, expansive canyons and exquisite reefs. Many of which have been turned into desirable tourist attractions and must-see places. Some would describe them as bucket-list-style destinations, but how about the lesser-known places that are yet […]
If you’re an animal lover, you have probably felt one of the following; Wonderment when you see wild animals in their natural habitat Outrage when you hear of cruelty to animals, and especially any threat to an endangered species. In awe of charity projects who fight to protect wildlife all over the world. If you’re […]
If you want to truly immerse yourself in a culture abroad, or if you are interested in helping a specific community, then a Community Volunteering Project will be perfect for you. A community project is the best way to learn about a certain culture whilst you live and work there. By working with these people […]
Most Backpacker and Longstay travellers plan their adventures around chances to experience other cultures and ways of life, and unsurprisingly many find themselves seeking work within local communities, either for experience or money. WWOOFing or ‘World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms’, is basically an exchange programme where people who are interested in agriculture or nature […]
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