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18 Ways to Save Money While You Travel
Let’s face facts, travelling isn’t cheap! The price of hotels, flights and cocktails on the beach quickly adds up! Many people assume you have to work your fingers to the bone and save…
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Tourist vs. Traveller: What’s the Difference?
What kind of person are you, a tourist or a traveller? Most people would say that these are actually the same thing, though in reality, they couldn’t be more different. Both have completely…
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Gili Trawangan: The Island Paradise of Drugs
Many people travel to the tropical island of Gili Trawangan in search of white beaches, turquoise oceans and ultimate tranquillity. Others visit Gili Trawangan for more nefarious desires: bustling nightlife, bikini-ladened boat parties…
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The Ultimate Guide to Street Food: Is It Safe?
Sampling local food is a must-do when travelling around the world, and there’s no better place to get a taste of the region than on the streets! Night markets and rows of stalls…
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A Westerner Abroad: How To Feel Like A Celebrity
Everyone must have wondered at some point “What’s it like being a celebrity?”. Most of us will never know what it feels like to walk in the shoes of the rich and famous.…
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: Getting a Sak Yant in Thailand
Getting the obligatory tattoo has almost become a rite of passage for travellers in Thailand. Only a few countries are renowned for the skin altering artform, and Thailand is the most famous of…
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What COVID Means for Travel
COVID has brought the adventures of many travellers to a screeching halt. Flights are limited to extreme cases, borders are closed and much of the industry has shut down for good. Not only…
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Chinese Kids with Western Names
Ever wondered how your parents chose your name? Maybe you were named after a family member, or more likely your name was completely picked at random from a long potential list. Many people…
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Package Tours: Pros & Cons
Most fresh-faced travellers find themselves with a very difficult question: should I book a package tour or not? Even seasoned travellers have to ask themselves this from time to time. Is it better…
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The Battle of the Pork: The Uproar in Taiwan
There are many ways tensions can be raised in countries. Political friction, presidential elections and government decisions over health concerns are just some of the things we’re experiencing right now in the West.…
