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Category Archives: Planning

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12 ways to entertain yourself on a flight without a laptop

April 28, 2017by Cat Leave a comment

As Trump and the US government consider banning laptops on flights from the UK, make sure you’ve got plenty to keep you bust on your next flight without a laptop or tablet.

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How to guides, Planning
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Female solo travel: I was attacked in Bangkok

March 22, 2017by Cat 1 Comment

It shook my confidence as a female solo traveller, and the way I think about travelling in Thailand, but I want to share my experience so that you can be prepared next time you head off on holiday or backpacking.

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Personal, Planning, Solo Travel, Thailand

8 reasons why airports are the worst places on earth

October 23, 2016by Cat 3 Comments

There are plenty of reasons why airports are the most annoying places in the world, from airport security to flight delays. Check out my list of the top 8 worst things about airports and let me know how many get you going!

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Personal, Planning

7 ways to cope with coming home after long-term travel

May 29, 2016by Cat 13 Comments

Returning home after a period of long-term travel is really hard, and no-one ever talks about it. Here are 7 tips to help you cope with that ‘what now’ feeling and post-trip depression.

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Personal, Planning

Packing checklist: Essential toiletries

February 9, 2016by Cat 5 Comments

Want to know what to keep and what to ditch from your travel toiletry bag? What medicines should you take on holiday? Here’s the first installment in my packing essentials series.

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Health, Planning

Travel vaccinations guide

February 8, 2016by Cat 6 Comments

Get fit for your trip with this simple guide to what travel vaccinations you’ll need, what information you need to know before visiting your doctor and which jabs you can get for free!

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Health, Planning

Visas: Which countries require them and how to apply

February 7, 2016by Cat 5 Comments

Want to know which countries you’ll have to get a visa for before you travel? Find out where UK passport holders can travel to without a visa, plus tips on how to apply for one should you need it whilst you’re on the road.

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Planning

Packing checklist: Wardrobe essentials

February 6, 2016by Cat 5 Comments

Tips on what to pack, plus a few trip essentials and advice on how to pack your bags for holidays and longer backpacking adventures.

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Guest bloggers, Planning

How to ‘pack it all in’ and not freak out

February 1, 2016by Cat Leave a comment

Fancy quitting your job, giving up your home and travelling the world? Check this article out first for tips on what to do and how to get started seeing the world.

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Personal, Planning

Long-haul lessons

December 14, 2013by Cat 2 Comments

The last few weeks have been hectic, moving around a lot, meeting lots of new people and admittedly partying a bit too hard. I worked out that despite being a […]

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