South America has had its share of disasters this year. Everyone heard about the floods in Peru which closed Machu Picchu for three months, and only a few weeks later Chile was hit by one of the largest earthquakes since records began.
Going Dutch
- Travelled by indietravel
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"We have to go cycling, it's very Dutch. " It seemed like everything we did that day was "very Dutch". Luckily, that was what I wanted, given that we were in the Netherlands, hoping to experience as much Dutch culture as possible.
The Village People of Northern Thailand
- Travelled by Margo Rhys-Jones
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The Village people of Thailand, are they on your must-see list? They were on mine, especially the long-neck tribes. And that was lesson number one, there is more than the long-necks, there are many tribes and all have their own history and ethnic backgrounds.
Trip Planning - Guerrilla Style
- Travelled by Peter Smith
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Four tips to get you on the road; sharper, lighter and faster I will bet you have seen, at some point in your travels or even at home, weary backpackers stumbling along with huge packs on their backs, and possibly at times, large daypacks on the front too.
Exploring Malta and Gozo
- Travelled by indietravel
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Malta isn't a destination many people outside of Europe consider as a holiday destination. Europeans, on the other hand, pack out Malta in summer, and for good reason - there's something for everyone on this Mediterranean island nation.
A slice of the Tour de France
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Summer in Europe is full of sporting events. This year, Wimbledon overlapped with the football World Cup, and major golf and Formula One events were also being held at the same time.
Experience the Abel Tasman Coastal Walk for $50NZD
- Travelled by Backpacking Matt
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A Day Hike on One of New Zealand’s Great Walks Each summer, thousands of backpackers and other budget travelers come to New Zealand for a number of reasons – the sun, the beaches, the hiking, or the many landscapes that New Zealand provides – be it the snowcapped mountains, the green rolling hills, dense rainforests,...
Campervan rental for $1 Per Day
- Travelled by Guest Post
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It’s no secret that some of the biggest expenses when travelling are transport and accommodation. As much as you want to save your pennies for amazing experiences and exciting shopping, a roof over your head and a way to get around are essential. The options are endless.
Iconic Hippie Hangouts Then and Now
- Travelled by Peter Smith
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The sixties and seventies were arguably the golden age of travel for backpacking vagabonds, hippies and soul searchers. I can remember stories about the overland trail to Kathmandu that fascinated me with their richness and mystery.
Slow Down....You're In Laos!
- Travelled by Peter Smith
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In a country where speed is measured by how fast your buffalo roams it is not surprising that visitors to Laos suddenly find themselves in a different world, where distances are defined by days rather than hours and fourth gear is just wishful thinking.
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