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Here at TruHQ there's not much that we love more than travelling, but writing about our travels and passing our wisdom on to others does come a close second. Below is a selection of blogs written by our team to inspire, guide and help you in your future travels! Happy reading!

Sophie - Jan 29, 2024
NON-NEGOTIABLE SPOTS TO VISIT IN THAILAND     If you're on the lookout for a mind-blowing adventure that combines stunn…
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PLACES YOU MUST VISIT THIS WINTER PT.2 2025, The year we're all planning to run away, live our best life and become digital nomads…
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PORT BARTON BASKETBALL TEAM We are strong believers in leaving a place better than you found it. That's it, above everything else…
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Gemma - Jun 27, 2022
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The Philippines is one of the best countries to visit in Southeast Asia and the perfect place to plan a tropical getaway. But a tr…
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Grace - Dec 21, 2021
So we know that Christmas time is about giving back and that's great falalalala lala la la. BUT with the c-word and the travel res…
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Group of Young Travellers on Bottle Beach Koh Phangan Thailand with colorful lights and Palm tree branches
TruCrew - Oct 12, 2021
WHERE CAN I TRAVEL RIGHT NOW? Updated March 24th, 2022 Travel is back on! We're back operating after a crazy summer in Europe and…
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OMG! IT'S 2024 ALREADY! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT OUR TOP PICKS FOR TRAVELLING IN NOVEMBER 2024!   BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN NOVE…
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TruCrew - Dec 05, 2020
6 TOP TIPS FOR TRAVELLING LATIN AMERICA! Travelling Latin America is an experience everyone should encounter. From a visit to the…
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View of the tops of the white and blue villas in Santorini with the blue ocean in the background
Ok, so i know what you’re thinking. Was I crazy to run away to Greece during a pandemic? Short answer ABSOLUTELY NOT. Long answe…
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Joe - Jul 22, 2020
A very welcome back to another bit of F**king Good News. Bringing you some positive vibes and a gentle reminder that there is stil…
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Cambodia is one seriously impressive country to visit. I mean this place is more diverse than a craft brewery's IPA list, more bea…
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WELCOME TO OUR MINI SERIES - TRUSTORIES   ISLA DAROCOTAN, EL NIDO, PHILIPPINES On our Philippines West tour, we head over fro…
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TruCrew - Mar 29, 2020
WELCOME TO OUR MINI SERIES - TRUSTORIES   BALI, INDONESIA Experiencing a country’s culture is up there as one of the main r…
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As part of our 2019 Christmas Mission, in December 2019 the TruCrew in the Philippines did a Christmas fundraiser party in Siargao…
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Group of travellers at view point in Sri Lanka
TruCrew - Jun 11, 2019
Some of our team headed out to Sri Lanka back in March to check out one of our newest tours - Sri Lanka Uncovered. So we thought w…
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WHY YOU SHOULD ADD LAOS TO YOUR BUCKETLIST. Most people would have heard of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, or the full moon party in Thai…
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TruCrew - Aug 28, 2018
On August 5th, 2018, Lombok, Indonesia was struck by a devastating earthquake that killed 460 people, damaged tens of thousands of…
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Thailand Adventure - cover
TruCrew - May 30, 2018
Thailand, also known as the land of smiles is a popular backpacker destination for those looking to travel South East Asia. Filled…
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Monks outside Angkor Wat in Cambodia
Cambodia is famed for majestic temples such as Angkor Wat, but there is more than meets the eye to this small Asian country. Our T…
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A stunning shot of two fishermen in Vietnam at sunset
TruCrew - Sep 12, 2017
They say best things come in small packages and this definitely applies to Vietnam! This iconic country is a bundle of historical…
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Our Tru Babe Heidi tells us the highlights of her trip backpacking Southern Thailand. Here she sums up some hidden gems off the be…
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shopping at bangkok markets colourful throws
While traveling, you may end up in a country that requires you to do a lot of bargaining. Whether you are booking a tour, taking a…
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Always wanted to travel the world but you can’t find someone to go with you? Or maybe you’re a group of friends but all feel c…
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The red and blue striped Cambodian flag
Quietly tucked in between two of the largest cities in Southeast Asia, Cambodia is a hidden gem bordering Thailand on the east and…
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Echo beach thailand
Close your eyes and think back. Picture that moment returning home from a long exhausting journey and how good it felt to kick off…
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Longtail boats in Thailand at shore with turquoise waters and limestone cliffs in background
WELCOME TO THAILAND, THE LAND OF SMILES!    
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girls taking selfie at Koh Nang Yuan Viewpoint in Thailand
PLANNING YOUR NEXT BACKPACKING ADVENTURE So your bank balance is looking healthy-ish, your bags are pretty much packed and the hol…
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Our New Trip, our 3rd Birthday and our 1000th TruTraveller.
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TruCrew - Nov 30, 2015
One of our TruCrew talks to us about her experience spending 24 hours in Vientiane. If you're looking to travel Laos or never even…
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Viewpoint in Thailand showing the ocean, beach and islands from above called Koh Nang Yuan
TruCrew - Jun 16, 2015
SCUBA DIVING IN KOH TAO Koh Tao, divers paradise! This small island on the West coast of Thailand is famous for its scuba diving a…
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girls in bikinis sat by large pool in Thailand
10 THINGS YOU CAN BUY FOR UNDER £2 IN THAILAND Thailand is a super cheap country in the heart of South-East Asia, especially when…
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View of the hills and mountains of Chiang Mai, Thailand
TruCrew - Feb 07, 2015
NORTHERN THAILAND - IT'S A VIBE For backpackers who have demolished themselves down south in Thailand, it’s about time you heade…
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Viewpoint in Thailand showing the ocean, beach and islands from above called Koh Nang Yuan
Back in August 2014, we had the pleasure of Lucy joining us on our 8 day TruTravels Thailand Experience, here’s her week in a Bl…
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