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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!
TIPS AND ADVICE FOR GIRLS TRAVELLING SOLO
Sometimes you want to travel solo as a gal but it can be overwhelming if you've n…
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BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL THIS SUMMER PT.1
Say goodbye to Spring and helllllooo to summer. That's right - summer is here, the d…
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These bucket-list moments in Sumatra are unforgettable and will push you to step out of your comfort zone in the best way and expl…
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Best Places To Travel In April
April 2025 is looking like a pretty sexy month to go travelling, we've got not one but TWO b…
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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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BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL THIS SUMMER PT.2
July is a fabulous month, filled with sun, blue skies and good times. The only way t…
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READY TO SOLO TRAVEL?
Are you dreaming of jumping on a flight and exploring new places, but don’t feel like you have anyone to g…
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BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN SEPTEMBER
September, when summer’s coming to a close, and the autumn leaves will soon be gracing…
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Is India Safe for Female Travelers?
The short answer is...YES! India is a bucket-list destination for so many reasons. It's…
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Ready to explore three of the most vibrant and culturally rich countries in Central America? Our 18-day Mexico, Belize, and Guatem…
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THE BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN JULY
July, is a month of sunshine, summer shenanigans and (hopefully) a few too many Aperol sp…
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WHERE TO TRAVEL IN JANUARY! BEAT THE BLUES THIS YEAR...
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SOLO TRAVEL CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE AND YOUR MINDSET
What's the first thing you heard when you mentioned to your friend or fam…
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So you want to start your first solo adventure? How cool! We're super excited to show you our top choice for easing yourself into…
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BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN AUGUST THIS YEAR!
YES AUGUST! One of the best months of the god damn year. Summer’s everyone’s…
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Snorkeling is one of the main reasons why millions of tourists visit Bali yearly. If you are looking for a snorkeling trip in Bali…
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5 PLACES YOU HAVE TO VISIT IN BALI (AND THE SURROUNDING ISLANDS!)
Dreaming of crystal clear water, tropical bliss and having a ju…
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Autumn is well and truly here by October. You probably know a few people who start getting all their Halloween decorations out by…
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50 TRAVEL INSTAGRAM CAPTIONS YOU HAVE TO USE
What's a good Instagram post without a good caption? If you follow our Instagr…
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THE BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN JUNE!
After the year we've all had, we are craving some positivity and a trip of a lifetime (or two…
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Need some inspiration for luggage? We have got you sorted with a comparison of high-end and low-end backpacks!
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PLACES TO TRAVEL IN SPRING PT.1
So you are ready for a break and endless scrolling on Instagram has left you feeling overwh…
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THE BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN SPRING PT.2
We're dying to get away. The spring mornings are cold and crisp, the eveni…
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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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HOW TO SPEND LESS ON YOUR TRAVELS
Play Money, Money, Money by ABBA because we're talking cash! No-one wants to come…
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NIGHT IN A HOSTEL OR A BUSH TUCKER TRIAL?
Sometimes you can stay in some beautiful hostels, with friendly staff and…
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ULTIMATE TIPS AND TRICKS GUIDE FOR YOUR TRAVELS
Congratulations on making the decision to start your travels and be…
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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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HERE'S WHY EMBRACING SPONTANEITY IS THE SECRET INGREDIENT TO AN UNFORGETTABLE TRIP!
When was the last time you were truly spontane…
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BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL TO THIS SUMMER PT. 3
August is the perfect month to escape to somewhere abroad. So many incredible de…
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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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TRUTRAVELS TOP TRAVEL TIPS
(PART 2)
It’s not just about the life-changing experiences and the game-changing travel here at TruT…
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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 SUMMER 2024!
Did someone say summertime?! Yaaassss! The suns out, bottles of cider in ever…
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BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN SPRING 2025
It's nearly summer, flowers are blooming and guess what? It's SPRING BREAK! I mean, before h…
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TOP 10 CULTURE SHOCKS FROM A TRUTRAVELS TOUR GUIDE
Here is a list of ten culture shocks that you will experience when travelling f…
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THE TOP 5 TRAVEL TRENDS YOU CAN'T MISS IN 2024!
2023 saw the proper return of travel and boy had we missed it!
That feeling of exc…
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LOOKING FOR A LAST MINUTE GIFT?
Ahhh Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! BUT we do know that Christmas present buying…
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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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HOW TO CREATE TRAVEL CONTENT
So you love to travel. You love capturing moments of yourself and your friends, and you want to step…
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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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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!
Ladies, this one's for you! To celebrate this year's International Women’s Day, we thought what…
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CAN I TRAVEL TO THE PHILIPPINES?
Here’s the latest on what we know…
Updated June 9th, 2022
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CAN I TRAVEL TO JAPAN?
Let's take a look at whether we can get into Japan right now...
Last Updated June 9th, 2022
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THAILAND IS OPEN!
Thailand, our second home, one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. WE'RE BACK BABY! If you’re pic…
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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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5 EASIEST COUNTRIES TO TRAVEL TO RIGHT NOW
Now international travel is back on and we can plan our holidays, it’s time to treat…
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CAN I TRAVEL TO CROATIA?
THE WAIT IS OVER! We've been dreaming of partying in Hvar, swimming in turquoise waters at Krka National…
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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 COSTA RICA?
So this is what we know about getting into Costa Rica right now...
Last Updated June 9th, 2022
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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 MEXICO?
Last Updated June 9th, 2022
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CAN I TRAVEL TO SRI LANKA?
Here's the latest on what we know…
Last Updated June 9th, 2022
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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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Time to plan that 2022 getaway!
2020 seems like a hazy distant memory, like when you shotgunned 3 beers straight then chas…
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WHEN CAN I TRAVEL TO PERU?
Have you been to Peru? NO..? WELL WHY NOT? Peru is a magical place full of culture, adventure and some…
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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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10 Reasons To Say Screw It & Travel The World
Yep, I meant that, screw it, let's go travelling! If the pandemic has taught us…
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BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN THE FALL 2022
The sun is setting on summer, and if you find yourself feeling sad (maybe a lil’ sunburnt…
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Craving sunshine & warm weather? Fancy escaping the brutal winter back home? Want to wake up and feel stress-free.. In paradis…
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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
Wondering why you should go travelling? Or why it’s good for the mind, b…
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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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TIME TO EXPLORE THE WORLD - HOW TO CHOOSE A TRIP THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU
Ok, so you're ready to book your next trip, your dream desti…
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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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THE BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN MAY
These are the destinations that will make our travel blues slip away and let the good time…
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HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED TO TRAVEL SOUTH EAST ASIA?
So you're planning the trip of a lifetime, ready to head to South East Asia, b…
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GIVE THE GIFT OF TRAVEL
It’s that time of year again, CHRISTMAS! After the year we’ve had we’re all ready for a good few da…
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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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CAN I TRAVEL TO CAMBODIA?
We're back baby! The Cambodian government have said COME ON IN! We've been waiting ever so patientl…
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CHECK OUT THIS BLOG FOR WHERE TO TRAVEL IN MARCH!
BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN MARCH
So 2020 has been one heck of a year…
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CAN I TRAVEL TO INDIA?
Here's the latest on what we know...
Updated June 9th, 2022
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CAN I TRAVEL TO LAOS?
WE MISS YOU, LAOS. Here's what we know at the moment!
Updated June 9th, 2022
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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 BORNEO?
We will not be running tours to borneo in 2024, however if you want to fill your boots with wild ad…
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CAN I TRAVEL TO INDONESIA?
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When legendary member of the TruFam and travel blogger Katie Collins contacted us about writing a guest blog of her time on the Sr…
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HERE ARE OUR TOP PICKS FOR FEBRUARY...
Finally, we’ve all been paid post-Christmas and normality has resumed (deep breath…
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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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Have you ever started a book but couldn’t seem to finish it because of your busy schedule or all the distractions around you? If…
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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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6 INDIA TRAVEL TIPS
India is one of the most wonderfully diverse countries in the world to visit, thanks to its unique culture, bu…
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YOUR COMPLETE TRAVEL GUIDE TO COLOMBIA.
Here is your complete Colombia travel guide. In the last five years, there has been a cons…
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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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A big part at TruTravels is to encourage others to be eco-conscious, travel sustainably and to spread the love of travel! Whether…
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Have you been working your socks off this summer to earn some pennies to travel? We know that starting to plan your trip can be a…
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We are excited to announce we have opened our first travel shop in Bali! This has been one of our dreams for a long time and it's…
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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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Our TruBabe Tina is no stranger to the backpacker life. In the past month alone, she has been to Thailand, Vietnam and Bali so she…
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Staying in a hostel is the best way to meet people, especially if you join a group tour alone. So many people from different backg…
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Apart from the epic experiences & perfect profile pictures, there is so much more to travel than meets the eye. Here are some…
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The really is no better time to dive into a good book and use our imaginations to take ourselves off to someplace more exotic. Gra…
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Have you been dreaming of getting away, plotting your escape from the 9-5 and whisking yourself off to a desert island? You have a…
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Our TruBabe Heidi Tells us about what motivates her to travel the world. Here she reveals her top travel quotes which highlight th…
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SAY GOODBYE TO THE 9-5!
Too many people these days are so wrapped up in focusing on their 'careers' that they forget what it is li…
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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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We would like to introduce you to a little something we have been a part of over the last few years. As part of a Buddhist associa…
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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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Travel, especially for extended periods of time, changes who you are. After opening your eyes to the rest of the world it can ofte…
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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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To kick off our travel hack series our very own Becki Bowen gives us the low down on how to get through those dreaded and oh so lo…
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THE DO'S AND DONT'S WHEN TRAVELLING ABROAD
You've done it, you've booked the trip of a life time, now time to brush up on your eti…
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MISCONCEPTIONS OF TRAVELING SOUTH EAST ASIA
STOP THINKING ABOUT IT AND START DOING IT! Here we extinguish the myths and mis…
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TRAVELLING THERAPY: WHY IT'S THE BEST THING FOR YOU
We're all just riding the rollercoaster that's life, continuously moving along…
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ADVICE FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS
Solo travelling can be daunting especially if you are setting off on your first backpacking adventure a…
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One of the most moving things about visiting Cambodia is seeing the extreme levels of poverty all round; from kids selling scarves…
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I’m sitting on top of a volcano in Indonesia, my legs are aching and my trainers are full of volcanic ash after hiking throughou…
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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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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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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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Our New Trip, our 3rd Birthday and our 1000th TruTraveller.
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I often get asked the question – are you not hot with that beard?
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