Nicknamed the Big Durian, after the famously foul-smelling but sweet-tasting fruit, Jakarta means ‘victorious deed’ and is seen as the Indonesian equivalent of the Big Apple. Renamed Batavia under Dutch colonial rule, the city regained its former name after the…
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7 tips to keep your tummy safe while travelling in South East Asia
Why do more and more travellers come to explore South-East Asia ? Paradise beaches, buddhist temples, monkeys and elephants… yes but one of the main reasons is not in this list. What attracts all these people in this part of the…
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Best 5 Spots Beginners Can Learn To Dive In Asia
There are a number of dive spots in Asia that have just the right conditions for anyone who wants to learn to dive. In fact, it has so many that beginners may have a hard time deciding where they should…
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Preparations to make when going backpacking
There are many reasons to travel, taking a gap year, just finishing university, spontaneous decisions or even retirement plans. No matter which reason you picked we all know traveling is not the easiest of projects to plan for. Especially if…
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Kitchen Trotter Review | Travel The World In A Box
Travel and taste the world with a foodie monthly subscription box from Kitchen Trotter. One of the reasons I love to travel (and there are many) is being able to try new foods and cuisines. Wouldn’t it be great to…
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Michelle – Lights Camera Travel
Today we have foodie and adventurer Michelle from Lights Camera Travel answering our Five Travel Questions. Born into a family of seasoned travellers, she left her job in 2013 to explore Southeast Asia for eight months. Read on to find…
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Declan – The Two Gallivants
Next to answer our Five Travel Questions is Declan from The Two Gallivants (the other Gallivant being Emily). Since meeting in London two years ago, they’ve packed in an incredible number of travels thus far. Taking indefinite career breaks, they jetted…
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Phil – ESCapology – Five Travel Questions
Taking on the Five Travel Questions today is Phil from ESCapology. When he’s not surfing, diving or trekking, he’s taking awesome photos – have a look for yourself! Why do you love travel? For me, traveling equals freedom. Freedom to…
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7 Reasons to Take a Permanent Vacation to Thailand
There are a number of reasons why Thailand has become a top destination for tourists and retirees. With low prices and great beaches, it is one of the most visited countries in the world. It’s also the most popular destination…
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