For those of you that think: ‘I Cant Travel Right Now’ ⇷☓⇸ Its always in the back of your mind, whether you realise it or not. Subconsciously you’re thinking of escaping to some exotic country with white sandy beaches, clear blue seas, hot weather and an alcoholic beverage in your hand. Its something you see and hear on a regular basis whether its a billboard on the side of a building or adverts on the train and buses you’re on going to and from work. They are selling the dream you so desperately want but one you instantly dismiss whether its because of money or time. Something will always come…
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How To Find Cheap Flights
How I Afford to Travel the World – One Flight at A Time ⇷☓⇸ The main crux to any travelling plan is getting there! Its the hunt for for a cheap flight which is the deciding factor as to when it is set stone that you’re jumping in with both feet and taking the leap to travel. These days there is no reason to pay out of this world prices for flights due to the amount of competition that is currently out there. Types of Tickets Round The World Tickets The main question I was asking myself was whether or not to buy a round the world ticket or a one…
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The Essential Guide to Taking a Gap Year
The Infamous Gap Year Break ⇷☓⇸ This term gets thrown around a lot and as the name suggests, its a break away from something, to do something different. It can be a break away from education, or work, to chase down those dreams.Whether that is traveling the world, working abroad or trying something new. It doesn’t even have to last a year which is the brilliant part about it! Who Can Take One? When you think of people taking a gap year the image that first pops into your head is a student and more often than not this is the case. However! They are not the only ones. It…
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Should I Travel Alone or With Other People?
TRAVEL STYLE – SOLO/PARTNER/GROUP? ⇷☓⇸ This is a question that I have often pondered myself. Should I go by myself, take a partner/friend or go as a group. There are numerous pro’s and con’s to each one and at the end of the day its up to your individual preference. SOLO TRAVELLING If this is your first time travelling then it can be incredibly daunting and frightening. But seriously…go solo! It has numerous benefits which will build you as a person and develop your character. You will decide what you want to do, where you want to go, what you like, dislike, how short or long you may stay and…
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Too Old to Travel?
How old is ‘Too Old’ to travel? ⇷☓⇸ I hate it when people say this. There is no age limit to when you can go travelling. Its not a young persons game anymore and anyone can do it. I’m someone who resents being told I cant do something and if anything it just makes me want to do it more. I am only 32 but still people say to me ‘Aren’t you too old to go travelling now?’ Not at all! As I have stated in previous posts I don’t fit in to the conventional social lifestyle of getting a partner, married, job, mortgage, kids and marriage. That isn’t for…
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Leaving Loved Ones Behind
‘I AM LEAVING, BUT I AM LIVING’ ⇷☓⇸ It will probably be one of the hardest decisions you will have to make, leaving your loved ones and friends at home whilst you go exploring around the world. You will feel guilty and selfish. You will second guess yourself and question whether you’re doing the right thing. But if you are serious about living your life and seeing the world then its a slight sacrifice to make. You still have to live your life For the most part, they will still be there when you get back whether you are gone for a few months, a year or even more than…
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Whats the best backpack to travel with?
Everything you need to know ⇷☓⇸ Picking the right backpack is an important part of any trip. Too big, and you’ll have too much extra weight. Too small, and you’ll never fit anything in. Pick the wrong material, and your stuff will be soaked in the rain. There are so many options out there that it can be very confusing. There are many backpacks in the world and even more places where you can purchase one. I’ve tried, seen, and experienced many backpacks over the years. I know what works. So in order to save you hours upon hours of research, I’m going to lay out all the good qualities a…
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What vaccinations do you need for travelling?
Ensure You Are Protected Whilst Travelling ⇷☓⇸ When I first started to plan my adventures around the world, it was really difficult to work out which vaccines I needed to get and where to get them as I struggled to find one single website that could explain which vaccines I needed for which country, what the diseases actually were and what type of risk I would be in be taking by not getting them. So many questions plagued me about vaccinations. Which ones do you need and which ones don’t you? How expensive will they be? Can you get some for free? Is it possible to have lots together or do they need to be spread out?…
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14 Tips on how to save for your trip
Saving For Your Trip ⇷☓⇸ Planning for any trip no matter how short or long it may be will require money. The amount of travel blogs I see online saying just do it, quit your job and go is insane. Its all good and well if you have parents who can back you up with funds for the majority of us that isn’t the case. It is really important to know how to save so that you can be as comfortable as possible whilst you’re out there living your adventure. You don’t want to be that one person who hasn’t got enough to do everything they want to do. Think…
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Getting Started in Australia
14 Things To Get You Started in Australia ⇷☓⇸ For those of you that are making this transition to Australia here are some very important things to know and establish in the first few weeks of touching down. Luckily for me I had a number of friends who provided me with advice before and after arriving in Melbourne and it helped me out loads and therefore I believe it should be passed on. This information is a must if you are: – Moving to Australia permanently – On a Working Holiday Visa – Looking to live and work in Australia Here is a list of the things I learnt along the way:…
