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India: 5 common scams to be aware of

Alison Adey

Travelling to India? Unfortunately, scams are rife. You only need step off a bus to be bombarded with false information, overpriced rickshaws and dodgy...

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8 common reasons girls don’t travel

Alison Adey

Want to travel but have no money? Got a boyfriend who isn't keen on travelling? Worried about flying solo? Here are 8 common reasons that girls don't travel...

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How much money do you need for 1 month in Vietnam?

Alison Adey

How much money do you REALLY need for a month in Vietnam? We travelled for 4 weeks in Vietnam in December 2015 and found it super cheap. Dorms range from...

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7 tips for your first night in India

Alison Adey

Your first night in India can be a daunting experience, especially if you're a woman. There have been countless reports of Western women being scammed, hassled...

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Boracay: beware of airport taxes & terminal fees

Alison Adey

Boracay may be enjoying a surge in popularity but airport taxes and unexpected terminal fees are spoiling it for budget backpackers. Buying a ferry ticket...

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World Trekkers: Dylan Ward & Shannon Harris

Alison Adey

Dream of travelling the world with your partner? Dylan Ward and Shannon Harris, the team behind World Trekkers, are doing just that. The couple, based in...

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What to pack for South East Asia

Alison Adey

Wondering what clothes to pack for Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and the rest of South East Asia? Use this handy packing checklist and read our top...

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What to pack for hot weather

Alison Adey

Travelling to Asia, India, Australia or Africa? You'll need to pack for hot weather and humid conditions! More often than not, you'll be travelling in...

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Travel rule 101

Alison Adey

Love this travel quote! The amount of times I've seen people be rude to foreigners because 'they can't speak the language' or their accent is too hard to...

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