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    5 Things You Need To Know About Volunteering With Refugees


    1. They've Lost Everything The majority of refugees are Syrian (47%), Afghan (21%) and Iraqi (9%). And all are fleeing war-torn countries. Blown apart by Russian, American, Australian, British, Canadian, Dutch, …

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    Have You Ever Seen The Secret Side Of The Perhentian Islands?


    The Perhentian Islands are famous for throwing Malaysia's craziest beach parties. But the islands are hiding a secret from the party goers. Tucked away on a secluded beach there is …

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    10 Reasons You Absolutely Have To Visit Merapoh


    Merapoh is a tiny village in the Malaysian jungle. It's completely untouched, no tourists, no hotels and no bars. The closest Starbucks is 228 km away. The only outsiders are …


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15 Ethical Travel Victories In 2017

Posted On December 15, 2017

2017 has been a pretty wonderful year for ethical travellers...   1. Vietnam Denied A Dolphin Park Proposal When a new dolphin park was proposed in Danang, Vietnam the world jumped into action. …


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Travel Tips
Survival Guide: When Thieves Hijack Your Adventures

May 18, 2017

This survival guide will help you cope with theft, plan ahead, prevent theft and put it all into perspective!   Wanna skip ahead? "SH*T! MY STUFF IS GONE" Step 1: Breathe You're in full survival …


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5 Things You Need To Know About Volunteering With Refugees

March 31, 2017

1. They've Lost Everything The majority of refugees are Syrian (47%), Afghan (21%) and Iraqi (9%). And all are fleeing war-torn countries. Blown apart by Russian, American, Australian, British, Canadian, Dutch, …


Miscellaneous
14 Amazing Things That Happened in 2016

December 28, 2016

2016 has been tough one. But don't loose your faith in humankind just yet! Here are 14 amazing things that also happened in 2016:   1. Giant Pandas came off the endangered …


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10 Things No One Told Me About Being Vegan

December 14, 2016

For 23 years I loved and ate animals. To me, vegetarians were weirdos going against nature. And ridiculous vegans took it too far. Following Peta2 slowly chipped away at those …


Good Guys
A Good Story: The Dancing Bears Park in Belitsa, Bulgaria

November 8, 2016

Usually, when people hear about dancing bears, they think of abused, unhappy animals, forced to entertain people for the financial benefit of their owners. Not in this case. The Dancing …


Good Guys
3 Ways You Can Help Kids In Nairobi Slums

October 25, 2016

Nairobi has a dark, heartbreaking side. In Kenya 50% of people live below the poverty line. So it's not surprising that 25% of kids are chronically underweight. But this isn't the …


Travel
A Londoner’s Bucket List – Quirky, Alcoholic & Off The Beaten Track

October 24, 2016

It's a little bit shameful, but despite living in London for over three years, there are still THIRTY things left on my London Bucket List! Now we're moving to Europe I'm …


Travel Tips
Perfect Traveller Curls From Old Socks

October 5, 2016

I've been experimenting how to get perfect curls when travelling for ages Sleep in curlers are too uncomfortable Head bands gave me ringlet curls and a big red …


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5 Things You Absolutely Must Know Before Going to Cancun, Mexico

September 26, 2016

1. Flyboarding Is Epic You probably won't be doing any flips or dives on the first try. But it's still so, so incredible. You've got two beginner techniques to choose from...   1) Go …


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How To Get Away With A Damaged Passport

September 1, 2016

In Kanchanaburi, Thailand we went for a swim in the River Kwai. Our hut was un-lockable so my super safe boyfriend decided to take our passports & money behind with …


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Have You Ever Seen The Secret Side Of The Perhentian Islands?

August 3, 2016

The Perhentian Islands are famous for throwing Malaysia's craziest beach parties. But the islands are hiding a secret from the party goers. Tucked away on a secluded beach there is …


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10 Reasons You Absolutely Have To Visit Merapoh

July 20, 2016

Merapoh is a tiny village in the Malaysian jungle. It's completely untouched, no tourists, no hotels and no bars. The closest Starbucks is 228 km away. The only outsiders are …


Bad Guys
This Is Why Most Holiday Animal Experiences Suck

May 18, 2016

1. You Get An Uneasy Feeling I can't deny, it's amazing being so close to such an incredible animal. But there's another nagging feeling telling you something isn't quite right. Why won't …


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I Finally Fell Out Of Love With The Zoo

March 20, 2016

I loved going to the zoo. It was my favourite thing as a kid. And I still ran around getting really excited as an adult. It's where my boyfriend and …


Bad Guys
Is SeaWorld Really So Bad?

March 14, 2016

There's a lot happening at SeaWorld right now. The stocks dropped 14% in one day. They're down $16m on last years earnings. And ticket sales are at a record low. By …


Miscellaneous
5 Reasons You Should NOT Hate Poachers

February 3, 2016

When poaching stories hit the news social media quickly floods hateful comments. But maybe it's time we took a moment to reanalyze this hate. Here's 5 reasons you should stop hating …


Bad Guys
Love Lions? You Need To Read This Exposé

February 2, 2016

Doing some aspirational travel research I stumbled across this magical place. The moment I saw it I fell in love. It was at the top of my plans for whenever I …


Bad Guys
Is The Selfie Worth It? A Tiger’s Life at Tiger Kingdom

January 23, 2016

One tiger cub is worth $2.6m, yet a 3 year old is worth nothing. Is it any wonder tigers go missing? I set out to collect the facts about Tiger …


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7 Secrets You Need To Know About Elephant Riding

January 15, 2016

Elephant riding is on almost everyone's travel bucket list. We all love elephants, so why wouldn't we want to ride one as the ultimate Thailand experience? Just before you jump on, …

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