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Visas in South East Asia

If this is your first proper backpacking stint then you may not be aware how much of a headache visas can be! When you reach the border of each country you need…

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Getting a Working Holiday Visa in Australia

Having spent over a year in Australia myself, I really wanted to explain in detail how the working holiday visa in Australia works. It’s a great opportunity for people to explore Australia…

Immunizations – Why Get Them Done?

  Question: Why do you need to get your immunizations done before you set off on your amazing adventures around the world? Answer: To prevent yourself from getting nasty diseases such as…

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Should You Buy A Round-the-World ticket? Pros and Cons

For most backpackers this is their first and biggest expense, a RTW (round the world) ticket with 6 flights generally taking them through South East Asia, maybe Singapore, Sydney, New Zealand and…

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5 Tips to Help You Save Money When Traveling

Every 10 dollars saved guys, means you can travel ten dollars further. Or an even better way of looking at it, if you can save 30% of every transaction by sleeping in…

Malaria – Which Drugs Should I Take?

  Mosquitos – the little blood suckers. They bite us (multiple times), give us dirty big bumps on our skin, and are so so itchy. Even worse, they can pass on diseases…

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