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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!

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Cambodia's Killing Fields at Choeung Ek
Sophie - Oct 25, 2016
Just 40 short years ago communist leader Pol Pot and his Khmer Rogue army were inflicting their reign of terror and genocide on th…
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Full Moon vs Half Moon Party... what’s better?
TruCrew - Oct 18, 2016
The vast majority of young backpackers who come to Thailand will intend on hitting up the legendary Full Moon Party, which has bee…
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Echo beach hostel dorm rooms

Dorm rooms & the people you’ll meet there
TruCrew - Oct 11, 2016
THE TYPES OF PEOPLE YOU'LL MEET IN DORM ROOMS. As dorm rooms are something we all can/will relate to, we thought we’d give y’a…
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Thai Cooking Class: Cooking in Chiang Mai
Joe - Sep 03, 2016
On a recent reccy to Chiang Mai and Pai we were given the outrageous and unenviable task of researching cool activities which may…
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Help TT Buy A New Tuk Tuk
Joe - Aug 26, 2016
Back in 2016, as we finished our visit to the incredible Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples, our Tuk Tuk driver by the name of…
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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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Sunrise at Angkor Wat temple, Cambodia

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia – Ancient Aliens?
Joe - Jun 06, 2016
Not only is Angkor Wat a wonder of the world. The Stunning architecture and breathtaking sunsets makes this place so special. Alth…
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Beach Thailand Tour

Little Lottie in Thailand – Pt 1 Thailand Tour Review
TruCrew - May 05, 2016
Where do I even begin?! The last 3 weeks have shown me sites that are comparable to nothing I’ve seen before. It has confirmed w…
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Longtail boats in Thailand at shore with turquoise waters and limestone cliffs in background

So, you think you’re ready for Thailand?
TruCrew - Apr 26, 2016
WELCOME TO THAILAND, THE LAND OF SMILES!    
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Amsterdam Bar - Koh Phangan, Thailand | Tru Reviews
TruCrew - Apr 13, 2016
For those familiar with the name, Koh Phangan will no doubt be flooded with visions of thousands upon thousands of people wearing…
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girls taking selfie at Koh Nang Yuan Viewpoint in Thailand

Planning Your Next Backpacking Adventure
TruCrew - Mar 29, 2016
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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Getting a Tattoo whilst Travelling
TruCrew - Feb 17, 2016
So you’ve fallen in love with a certain place, at the perfect time and with the perfect people and you want something that will…
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Let’s take it back to 2004
TruCrew - Jan 25, 2016
As we have entered into 2016, we thought we would throw it back to the good ol’ 2004 days when you would fill out these ‘notes…
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Our New Trip, our 3rd Birthday and our 1000th TruTraveller
TruCrew - Jan 16, 2016
Our New Trip, our 3rd Birthday and our 1000th TruTraveller.
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Bali and Me
TruCrew - Jan 15, 2016
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Start planning the ultimate Spring Break Experience for 2016!
TruCrew - Jan 15, 2016
Thailand, Cambodia, Bali – 10% OFF earlybird rate
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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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