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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!

Awesome Koh Phangan Christmas & New Year Packages

TruCrew - Dec 01, 2015

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24 hours in Vientiane, Laos

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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Four girls sitting on a swing at bottle beach Koh Phangan Thailand

How to NOT pack like me

TruCrew - Oct 13, 2015

WHAT TO PACK WHEN BACKPACKING IN ASIA AKA HOW TO NOT PACK LIKE ME So let me start by saying that I SUCK at packing! So this blog i…

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Trutravel’s guide to maintaining your beard abroad

TruCrew - Sep 30, 2015

I often get asked the question – are you not hot with that beard?

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PACS – Phangan Animal Center for Strays - Volunteering

TruCrew - Sep 02, 2015

Phangan Animal Centre for Strays, otherwise known as ‘PACS’ is a very special place which is the only centre of its kind on th…

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Sweet as Pie (Or Pai in Thailand)

TruCrew - Jun 24, 2015

If you are looking to travel to Thailand and prefer to head off the beaten track, Pai has to be at the top of your list when trave…

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Viewpoint in Thailand showing the ocean, beach and islands from above called Koh Nang Yuan

Scuba Diving in Koh Tao

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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Muay Thai Koh Phangan – TruReviews 2 -Diamond Muay Thai

TruCrew - Mar 20, 2015

In the second of our TruReviews series, the TruFam decided to get fit and head up to Diamond Muay Thai in Thong Sala, Koh Phangan…

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Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok

TruCrew - Mar 20, 2015

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10 things you can buy for under £2 in Thailand

TruCrew - Feb 07, 2015

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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The Many Parties Of Koh Phangan

TruCrew - Feb 07, 2015

Koh Phangan is well known globally as the home of the famous ‘Full Moon Party’ which occurs on the beautiful island on a month…

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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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The S.E Asia Backpacker Trail

TruCrew - Feb 07, 2015

BACKPACKING SOUTHEAST ASIA Stepping off of the plane in Bangkok back in 2009, I was wide-eyed and full of wanderlust; I was embark…

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View of the hills and mountains of Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand

TruCrew - Feb 07, 2015

NORTHERN THAILAND - IT'S A VIBE For backpackers who have demolished themselves down south in Thailand, on whiskey buckets and beac…

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My TruTravels Thailand Experience: Lucy Wilson

TruCrew - Dec 16, 2014

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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The Full Moon Party – How to do it properly!

TruCrew - Jun 12, 2014

FULL MOON PARTY! When you think of travelling to Thailand, most people have no doubt heard about the famous Full Moon Party on Koh…

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