Travel advice makes no sense a lot of the time. In a hyperconnected world of influencer-led social media and plain wrong advice, travelers love to tell each other the ‘rules’ of travel. “Don’t go there, you’ll get ripped off” says Karen tapping into her phone (as it’s painfully obvious she couldn’t barter or negotiate). “Avoid […]
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In September 2016, a self-help book came out with the word ‘Fuck’ in the title. It went on to sell over sixteen million copies (and counting). You’ve probably heard of ‘The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck’ written by Blogger and Author Mark Manson. Its bright orange cover stood out as much as the
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‘Don’t be a dumbass’ This felt like the unspoken words of many when I sold my house to travel the world. You will not find the idea of funding a jaunt around the world with what is likely to be your biggest investment in any financial advice column. Advice like this would more likely come
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Meeting different people when travelling is an overlooked part of any travel experience. Before leaving for your trip, it is easy to get distracted by visions of visiting the Eiffel Tower, or walking through Times Square. Those memories are amazing, however the most memorable experiences you remember are often shared with people you meet along
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