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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!

Don't skip these insane spots!
Sophie - Apr 06, 2024
5 Islands you can't miss in Greece   Greece is at the top of everyone's summer bucket list and that's not surprising! Famous…
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Hidden Gems in South East Asia!
Sophie - Mar 12, 2024
We love seeking out the road less travelled when we discover new countries. Don’t get us wrong we love going to the well known s…
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Best Holiday Destinations To Travel To In July 2024
TruCrew - Dec 29, 2023
BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL THIS SUMMER PT.2 July is a fabulous month, filled with sun, blue skies and good times. The only way to make…
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Best Countries To Travel To In June 2024
TruCrew - Oct 25, 2023
BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL THIS SUMMER PT.1 Say goodbye to Spring and helllllooo to summer. That's right - summer is here, the days are…
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Best Holiday Destinations For May 2024
TruCrew - Oct 25, 2023
BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN SPRING PT.3 May is an amazing time to go away, not only is it usually a transitional month meaning that t…
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Top Destinations To Travel In February 2024
TruCrew - Oct 24, 2023
BEST PLACES TO VACATION IN WINTER PT.3   It’s February! We’re saying goodbye to those January blues, post-Christmas blues…
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Why you need to go Island hopping in Indonesia

Sophie - Sep 13, 2023
THE BEST OF ISLAND HOPPING IN INDONESIA Fancy island-hopping through paradise? Exploring incredible locations, snorkelling crystal…
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Top 5 Things To Do In Indonesia!
Eve - Sep 13, 2023
THE TOP 5 THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU'RE IN INDONESIA!     Indonesia is one of the most beautiful places you can travel to in…
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6 Things To Do In The Philippines
Eve - Sep 04, 2023
6 MUST DO THINGS IN THE PHILIPPINES     Based in the crystal clear, cerulean waters of the Pacific Ocean, the Philippin…
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Where To Travel On A Gap Year!
Eve - Aug 07, 2023
CAREER FEAR? GAP YEAR!     We know how it feels to finish Uni and think, what now? You spend so many late nights in the…
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Top Christmas destinations in 2023!
Eve - Jul 31, 2023
TOP CHRISTMAS DESTINATIONS FOR 2023   ‘Tis the season to be jolly but can winter sun ever be beat? We don’t think so. S…
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4 Reasons You Have to Visit Sri Lanka!
Sophie - Jul 12, 2023
Are you looking for an incredible getaway but you are unsure where to go? Well, your problem is solved... Sri Lanka is THE place t…
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The Best Snorkeling Spot's Around Bali
TruCrew - Jul 05, 2023
Snorkeling is one of the many ingredient's that makes Bali so special. If you are looking for a snorkelling trip in Bali, check ou…
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The Ultimate Guide To The Maldvies

TruCrew - Jun 16, 2023
We love The Maldives but if you want to go somewhere all the perks of The Maldives but not the price tag that comes with it then w…
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Best Places To Travel In August 2024
TruCrew - Mar 30, 2023
BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL TO THIS SUMMER PT. 3 August is the perfect month to escape to somewhere abroad. So many incredible destinati…
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Places you must travel to this Spring Break
Jess - Mar 27, 2023
PLACES YOU MUST VISIT ON YOUR NEXT VACATION Did somebody say SPRING BREAK?! You know the score… Summer is fast approaching, you…
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Best Places To Explore In October 2024
Grace - Mar 16, 2023
Best Places To Travel In Autumn Pt.2   October is the perfect month to go away... Autumn is in full swing, the leaves are fal…
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What to expect from a TruTravels Trip
TRUTRAVELLER - Mar 13, 2023
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A TRUTRAVELS TRIP Are you about to book a TruTravels trip but want to know what it is REALLY like to go on tou…
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TruTravels top travel tips part one
Jess - Feb 21, 2023
TRUTRAVELS TOP TRAVEL TIPS It’s not just about the life-changing experiences and the game-changing travel here at TruTravels! W…
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Best Places To Travel In Spring 2023
Gemma - Feb 10, 2023
BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN SPRING 2023 It's nearly summer, flowers are blooming and guess what? It's SPRING BREAK! I mean, before h…
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A beginners travel guide to the Philippines
Jess - Oct 20, 2022
PHILIPPINES TRAVEL GUIDE Picture this, it’s December, winter is here and the days are getting darker by the minute but things ar…
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The ultimate travel Guide to Bali
Jess - Sep 01, 2022
5 PLACES YOU MUST VISIT IN BALI Dreaming of crystal clear water, tropical bliss and having a jungle of a time? If that’s the ca…
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8 Best countries for solo travellers

Jess - Aug 22, 2022
8 BEST COUNTRIES FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS Are you ready to take the leap and get out of your comfort zone? Stop waiting around for the…
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Bucket list destinations this winter
Jess - Aug 12, 2022
5 BEST PLACES FOR WINTER SUN! Are you dreading the summer blues, the cold weather and the short, gloomy days already? We got you…
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5 Experiences In Thailand You Have To Try
Jess - Jul 22, 2022
5 BEST EXPERIENCES IN THAILAND! Are you finally getting on the hype and visiting one of the best and most popular countries in So…
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10 Bucket List Experiences You Must Do in Greece
Grace - Mar 24, 2022
10 Bucket List Experiences You Must Do in Greece Greece is a dream destination for SO many reasons... the gorgeous beaches, the un…
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Best Countries To Visit In November 2024
Grace - Mar 17, 2022
Best Places To Travel In Autumn Pt.3 Imagine your friends are trapped inside shielding themselves from the bitter cold outside, th…
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5 Reasons You MUST Visit Boracay
Grace - Mar 09, 2022
5 Reasons You MUST Visit Boracay   The Philippines is a picture-perfect destination with its dramatic limestone cliffs, its c…
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Places You Can Visit
TruCrew - Mar 04, 2022
Places You Can Visit If there was ever a sign you needed a holiday, it's the fact that you've landed on this page right here. You…
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Best Places To Travel In April
Grace - Feb 25, 2022
Best Places To Travel In April April 2022 is looking like a pretty sexy month to go travelling, we've got not one but TWO bank hol…
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Why You Have to Sail Greece This Summer!
Gemma - Feb 18, 2022
So some of you might know I went to Greece at the beginning of August 2020, I mean you should know, I posted it all over Inst…
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Good News From Around The World
TruCrew - Feb 02, 2022
LEGGGGGGOO! WE BACK BABY!   February is the month of love, the shortest of the year and the days are starting to slowly get l…
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5 Best Places to Spend Christmas in South East Asia

Best Places to Visit in 2022 for Tropical Islands & Aqua Waters
Grace - Jan 31, 2022
If someone had told me a few years ago that I wouldn't have been on a beach in 2 years, I'd have done a big smug belly laugh right…
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Can I Travel To The Philippines?
TruCrew - Jan 28, 2022
CAN I TRAVEL TO THE PHILIPPINES?   Here’s the latest on what we know… Updated June 9th, 2022
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5 Islands You CAN’T Miss in The Philippines
Grace - Jan 04, 2022
Imagine you’re doing a visual meditation and the person tells you to think of your happy place, somewhere you’d consider parad…
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Top 10 Best Experiences in The Philippines
- Dec 29, 2021
If you're looking for a banging destination to go to...The Philippines is it. Insane white beaches, luscious green jungle, and dra…
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How To Stay Fit And Healthy When Travelling
TruCrew - Dec 03, 2021
HOW TO STAY FIT AND HEALTHY WHILST TRAVELLING! C’mon we all have those thoughts, we head on holiday and get a little loose. Noo…
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Can I Travel To Greece?

TruCrew - Nov 01, 2021
CAN I TRAVEL TO GREECE? Daydreaming about Greece all day every day! Thinking of all the pitta & tzatziki, Mythos (that's greek…
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Can I Travel To Maldives?

TruCrew - Oct 30, 2021
We will not be running tours in the Maldives in 2024 but if you want to go somewhere all the perks of The Maldives but not the pri…
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Can I Travel To Colombia?
TruCrew - Oct 27, 2021
CAN I TRAVEL TO COLOMBIA? This is what we know about getting into Colombia right now: Last Updated June 9th, 2022
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Best Places To Travel In October 2021
TruCrew - Jun 16, 2021
OMG AS IF IT'S 2024! CHECK OUT THE TOP PLACES TO GO IN OCTOBER HERE!   BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN OCTOBER 2021 Autumn is well a…
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Best Places To Visit In December 2021
TruCrew - Jun 15, 2021
DECEMBER TRAVEL 2021 Who doesn’t love Christmas?! I mean, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, right! Chestnuts are roast…
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7 Jaw-Dropping Destinations You Won't Believe Exist
TruCrew - Jun 12, 2021
You know the destinations that give you those ''Pinch Me'' moments?! Like, am I really seeing this? Well, here are 7 jaw-dropping…
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15 Reasons Why Around The World Travel Is Good For You

TruCrew - May 05, 2021
15 REASONS WHY AROUND THE WORLD TRAVEL IS GOOD FOR YOU Wondering why you should go travelling? Or why it’s good for the mind, b…
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5 Must Do Activities In The Maldives
TruCrew - Apr 19, 2021
We LOVE Island hopping and although we don't run trips to the Maldives anymore we have plently of other Island Hopping Trips that…
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Best Places To Travel In November 2021
TruCrew - Apr 14, 2021
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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What Are SailVentures?
TruCrew - Mar 16, 2021
SAILVENTURES! Want to feel the sea breeze through your hair while you’re sailing the seas in dreamy, unbelievable locations? Wa…
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10 Reasons FitVentures Are The New Way To Travel

TruCrew - Mar 09, 2021
10 REASONS FITVENTURES ARE THE NEW WAY TO TRAVEL Ok so when I say we’re onto something, no I really mean this is the epiphany of…
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Best Places To Travel In September

TruCrew - Feb 09, 2021
BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN SEPTEMBER September, when summer’s coming to a close, and the autumn leaves will soon be gracing us wit…
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Best Places To Travel In July 2021

TruCrew - Jan 14, 2021
OMG AS IF IT'S 2024! CHECK OUT THE TOP PLACES TO GO IN JULY 2024 HERE!   THE BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN JULY 2021 July, a month…
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Best Places To Travel In May 2021
TruCrew - Dec 17, 2020
OMG AS IF IT'S 2024! CHECK OUT THE TOP PLACES TO GO IN MAY 2024 HERE!   THE BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN MAY 2021 2020 has been a…
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Top 7 Destinations To Visit In 2021
TruCrew - Nov 24, 2020
TOP 7 DESTINATIONS TO VISIT IN 2021 So 2020 has been a mess, to say the least.. and we’re sure by now we all most definitely hav…
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5 Hidden Gems of the Greek Islands

TruCrew - Nov 17, 2020
5 HIDDEN GEMS OF THE GREEK ISLANDS Greece is the dream. Crystal clear blue water, white sandy beaches, phenomenal sunsets, amazing…
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Can I Travel To Vietnam?
TruCrew - Oct 14, 2020
CAN I TRAVEL TO VIETNAM?   Good morning, Vietnam! LET'S GO! VIETNAM IS OPEN FOR TRAVEL! Last Updated June 9th, 2022
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Can I Travel To Indonesia?
TruCrew - Sep 23, 2020
CAN I TRAVEL TO INDONESIA?      
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I went to Greece during the Pandemic - Here's What I Learned
Gemma - Aug 11, 2020
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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Best Places to Travel In February 2021
TruCrew - May 10, 2020
OMG CAN YOU BELIEVE IT'S 2024 ALREADY!!! HERE ARE OUR TOP PICKS FOR FEBRUARY 2024!   Finally, we’ve all been paid post-Chri…
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Best Places To Travel In November 2020
TruCrew - Apr 30, 2020
In the spirit of not quitting our daydream, the mileage our TruCrew has racked up means we know a little sumthin' sumthin' about t…
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TruStories - Caren & The Local Village, Isla Experience
TruCrew - Apr 07, 2020
WELCOME TO OUR MINI SERIES - TRUSTORIES   ISLA DAROCOTAN, EL NIDO, PHILIPPINES On our Philippines West tour, we head over fro…
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Malaysia Travel: 6 Reasons to go to Malaysian Borneo next!
TruCrew - Mar 03, 2020
We are not currently running tours to Borneo, but if you’re someone who loves exploring untouched places and truly mouth-waterin…
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Machu Picchu & Beyond
TruCrew - Feb 23, 2020
Machu Picchu is a real highlight when travelling around Central and South America however, there is so much more to see and do acr…
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Top 7 Things To Do Around Koh Phangan
TruCrew - Feb 19, 2020
Koh Phangan, the island known for the full moon party and it's beach parties in general as well as being a major travel hub for ba…
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Why You Need To Go Diving In Borneo
TruCrew - Jan 14, 2020
We are currently not running any Borneo tours but if you're looking to have those close encounters with incredible wildlife and ex…
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2019 December Getaways

TruCrew - Oct 22, 2019
FESTIVE SEASON HOLIDAYS We have added some extra trips across our Asia destinations, so you can jet off on an exotic adventure thi…
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Top Snorkelling and Scuba Spots in Asia
TruCrew - Oct 03, 2019
Asia is blessed with so many awesome snorkelling and diving spots, but if you're anything like us, it can be a f-ing challenge try…
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What TruTravels tour is made for me?
TruCrew - Jul 30, 2019
So here you are, your itching to get away but don't know where to start, you're asking yourself: ‘Which tour is the best? ‘Wha…
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Top 5 places to stay in Koh Phangan for young backpackers/holiday makers
TruCrew - Jul 02, 2019
Koh Phangan is a beautiful island off the South East Coast of Thailand. Koh Phangan is most famous for being the home of the world…
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10 Underrated Experiences to Daydream About for 2021!
TruCrew - Mar 25, 2019
UNDERRATED EXPERIENCES IN ASIA & CENTRAL AMERICA Everyone knows the typical Southeast Asia & Central America experiences …
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Meet the Crew - Indonesia
TruCrew - Mar 19, 2019
Introducing you to our awesome team of Tru legends who make all our Bali/Indonesia trips as epic as they can be! Some of you may b…
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The Real Koh Phangan
TruCrew - Feb 02, 2019
Koh Phangan, home of the infamous Full Moon Party! But that's not all there is to it!
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Tru UK Bucket List for 2019

TruCrew - Jan 10, 2019
So we are now a week into 2019 already and we are all struggling to stick to our New Years resolutions. We have already caved and…
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Top places to visit in 2019
TruCrew - Dec 17, 2018
It’s that time of year where you need a little something to get you through the winter and an adventure to this year! So we thou…
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Philippines Island Hopping - See more of this amazing country!
TruCrew - Jul 31, 2018
Introducing you to our epic Philippines tours where you can travel all the hot spots and hidden gems of the stunning Philippines…
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Now, that’s what I call Thailand!
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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How to Spend A Week in Thailand
TruCrew - Apr 24, 2018
Spending a week in Thailand is the perfect introduction to all that South East Asia has to offer. With everything from the infamou…
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Top 5 National Parks in South East Asia
TruCrew - Mar 06, 2018
From Komodo dragons to 400 million year old caves, South East Asia's national parks have it all. Each of the countries we visit ar…
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Our Guide to Backpacking the Philippines
TruCrew - Feb 13, 2018
Famed for its rice fields, megacities, stunning dives and friendly people – the Philippines is home to 100 million. A cluster of…
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Confessions of a TruTravels Group Leader
TruCrew - Feb 06, 2018
Everyday is a holiday when you’re a TruTravels Group Leader, and I thank my lucky stars it happens to be my gig. If you’ve tra…
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Why you need to get to the Philippines

Why you need to visit the Philippines!
TruCrew - Jan 09, 2018
If you are looking for a less discovered paradise get away, then the Philippines is just what you need. With over 7000 islands, it…
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Top places to visit in 2018
TruCrew - Dec 27, 2017
Santa Claus has done his annual run and the Christmas buzz is quickly dying down. It’s that time of year where you need a little…
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Competition - Win a trip for two to the Philippines - Flights & Tour
TruCrew - Dec 01, 2017
We're giving you the chance to take your best friend to one of the most beautiful places on the earth... The Philippines! So what…
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Best Destinations to visit in December / January
TruCrew - Oct 31, 2017
Say goodbye to this year in style. How about stocking up on that Vitamin D and jetting off to Sunny South East Asia! For recommend…
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My awesome foursome go to places of Southern Thailand
TruCharlie - Jul 06, 2017
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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My Top 5 Tru Highlights- Island Hopping
TruCrew - Jun 14, 2017
Check out Poppy Reed's Top 5 Highlights after joining us for our 18 day Thailand Island Hopper trip! Poppy joined us in April this…
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Hidden Gems in Koh Phangan- Bottle beach
TruCrew - Jun 06, 2017
Koh Phangan is most famously known as the island home to the wild wonders of the full moon party on Haad Rin beach. But little do…
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Must do's for Yoga and meditation lovers in Thailand
TruCrew - May 16, 2017
Thailand is a fantastic destination for yoga practitioners. There is a wide variety of yoga studios, yoga retreats and workshops h…
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10 Tips to Stay Fit & Healthy While You Travel...
TruCrew - May 02, 2017
You have been working hard for that bikini body- so why throw away all of your hard work once you hit the beach? I know that when…
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Canggu (Bali)eve it?! Bali uncovered...
TruCharlie - Apr 25, 2017
Check out this awesome blog written by one of our fabulous Tru Travelers after she joined us on our Bali 10 day Experience through…
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5 reasons to spend Christmas away from home
Sophie - Dec 20, 2016
Ah, Christmas. We Brits do love to spend a large amount of hard-earned cash on gifts, spend hours of our time wrapping them and th…
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Echo Beach Backpackers – A home away from home
Joe - Jul 12, 2016
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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Bali and Me
TruCrew - Jan 15, 2016
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Awesome Koh Phangan Christmas & New Year Packages
TruCrew - Dec 01, 2015
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Koh Phangan, the place and it’s people
TruCrew - Feb 07, 2015
KOH PHANGAN, IT'S PARADISE I’m sure most travellers would agree that truly ‘the people make the party’, here on Koh Phangan…
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