When staying in hostels, there are a few unwritten rules that everybody should follow. Most of these are common sense, or need the odd reminder, but they definitely aren’t to take…
Backpacking
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My first time staying in a hostel was pretty intimidating. I was a fresh 18 out of high school exploring my way around America solo. I was happy to stay in…
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Hostels, what are they?! Hostels are a form of low-cost, short-term shared sociable lodging where guests can rent a bed, usually a bunk bed in a shared dormitory room. This usually…
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Backpacking Busabout tours Contiki Tours Travel Tips
Everything you wish you knew before going on a Group Tour
Thinking of going on a group tour? They’re the perfect way to explore without the hassle of planning and organising every little thing. While travel can always be done alone, this…
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As a frequent solo traveller, I’ve dealt with my fair share of loneliness. Usually I’m okay being away from friends and family for long periods of time, but there’s the odd…
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It’s not news to anyone I know that I’m quite the introvert, and as such sometimes it makes travel that little bit harder than it needs to be……
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One of the best things about Contiki is its party scene. And even if you’re a solo traveller, you aren’t really going to be solo – which is so much safer…
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If I had a dollar for every time my Dad has told me to “turn that bloody TV off”, I’d be a very wealthy girl. Alas, my TV is still on, most…