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Going it Alone - The Pros and Cons of Solo Travel

To some, the thought of setting off into the unknown with little more than the pack on your back and a good book for company may sound like purgatory, but others wouldn’t want it any other way. So, should you travel solo, or with others?

Avoiding the Shower Menace: Tips For Travelers, not Inmates

The dangers of showering abroad. Dodgy wiring in showers and iffy DIY jobs elsewhere - THEY are the threat to the modern day traveler!

Highway to Hell – Bolivia’s ‘Road of Death’

The North Yungas Road between La Paz and Coroico, Bolivia, Is nicknamed ‘El Camino de la Muerte’, or ‘The Road of Death’, and is said to be the most dangerous highway in the world. Find out more about Bolivia’s Road of Death here.

3 Good Reasons to Burn your Guidebook

We often hear about the dangers associated with foreign travel. Lonely Planet and Rough Guides devote pages to them, and insurance underwriters no doubt get their kids through college on them. But just how much of it is hype?

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Why the World is my Bottle Opener
After a recent post on why I think Swiss Army Knives are a waste of time and money, it?s now time to back up the irreverent claim with hard evidence....
Haggling Abroad
Ever felt uncomfortable having to haggle whilst abroad? You?re not the only one. Here?s some tips and advice on how to turn the fear into a positive, enjoyable experience.
5 Cheap Ways to Safeguard Travel Gear
Learn how to waterproof your pack effectively and safely secure the contents for next to nothing.
How to Avoid Getting Overcharged Abroad - Part 1
Just because we must sometimes accept dual pricing as being the norm when backpacking abroad that doesn?t declare it open season for all scammers, touts and hustlers. By following a...
How to Avoid Getting Overcharged Abroad ? Part 2
This second post in the series about how to avoid getting overcharged when backpacking shares tips to reduce the chance of being overcharged when dealing with vendors.

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