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Years ago, those who hiked in the Himalayas would be seasoned mountaineers looking to brave the highest peaks in the world. Now, anyone with a bit of cash and some determination can do it. It's busier than ever and not everyone understands the dangers they can face. Not only on the trails or from adverse …
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Being a tourist can be fun; you're exploring new places, you get to stay in a nice hotel and eat out a lot, you're not working and you can let your hair down. Did you ever stop to think about the people that live in these tourist destinations? It's not always easy for us, and the locals will sometimes resent the tourists for making everyday life so difficult.
Like all good things, travelling has to come to an end. It’s sad to say goodbye to the people and the experiences, but it’s also nice to head home too. Everyone looks forward to the prospect of seeing friends and family for the first time in six months. Who knows, it may even gloss over …
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Depending on your route, time schedule and goals, you could spend anything from a few hours to 7 days on the train. My longest was a 57 hour journey from Vladimir to Krasnoyarsk, followed immediately by a 17 hour journey to Irkutsk, and thankfully I was well prepared. Here's everything you need to know, and …
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If you take the train regularly at home you might not even have to think about planning your journeys past choosing your departure time and destination. If only it was that easy to ride the Trans Mongolian. I first had the idea to ride one of the longest railways in the world while I was …
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When you’ve been on loads of tropical vacations, it’s surprising how unappealing the typical pool-based options can start to become. The experiences you will have on a trip like this won’t change from place to place, with the main components of your time away being dedicated to relaxing, meaning lots of holidays which blur into …
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The concept of taking extended time out to backpack across the world is becoming increasingly popular by the year. Whether it’s a gap year after college, a long break with a loved one, or an adventure of personal exploration doesn’t matter. There’s no question that this can be the trip of a lifetime! Nonetheless, it’s …
