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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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Let’s be honest, there’s nothing quite like wrapping up an epic day of adventure with an unforgettable night out. Whether you…
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Can you believe it is 2025 already? No, neither can we! However 2024 went for you, 2025 is set to be bigger and better! This year…
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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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Sophie - Sep 06, 2024
We get it, flying can be scary. Especially if it’s your first time flying solo, maybe you’re getting on a plane that is bigger…
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Sophie - Jul 26, 2024
Travelling is all about adventure, spontaneity, and creating unforgettable memories. But nothing can weigh you down and cost you e…
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Sophie - Jul 23, 2024
STUCK IN A RUT? WE CAN HELP!🌴☀️   Are you feeling that travel itch but totally clueless about where to scratch it? Tot…
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Our top picks of things to do, see and eat in Rome, Italy! If you’re heading to Rome to live your best Lizzie Mcguire dream an…
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Ciao belli! So happy you’re here! If you’ve just so happened to have stumbled on this blog then we have a slight feeling you m…
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Sophie - Jan 18, 2024
Need some inspiration for luggage? We have got you sorted with a comparison of high-end and low-end backpacks!  
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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…
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Eve - Aug 09, 2023
ULTIMATE TIPS AND TRICKS GUIDE FOR YOUR TRAVELS     Congratulations on making the decision to start your travels and be…
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SURVIVE AND THRIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER     Now, we know you’ve all heard the horror stories about the creepy crawl…
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CALLING ALL FOODIES... If you are anything like us at TruHQ your travel plans will largely revolve around food and drink! Whether…
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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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How awesome would it be if you could speak a new language ready for your next adventure?! Well, we can help you out with our Tagal…
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girls taking selfie at Koh Nang Yuan Viewpoint in Thailand
BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL CHRISTMAS 2024 We're not saying we're Scrouges or anything, I mean, we do love Christmas and all the fun stu…
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5 Best Places to Spend Christmas in South East Asia
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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Best Places to Travel to for Winter Sun tropical beach blue Ocean Water
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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17 BACKPACKING SECRETS FOR HAPPINESS ON THE ROAD! Between the TruFam, we have had rocked up over 100+ years travelling around the…
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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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ATTENBOROUGH FOR PRESIDENT OF THE WORLD. WE'RE IN, ARE YOU? I have just finished watching Life on Planet Earth, David Attenboroug…
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Temple complex in Northern Thailand
Learn a new language in lockdown! Make the most of being at home, learn a new skill and let's get through this together! As many…
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Birds eye view of blue sea, boat and people in love heart shape
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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Koh Phangan beach sunset palm trees
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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Sunset beach palm trees and girl sat looking out to distance
If you're anything like me then you will struggle getting up in the mornings and will do anything to snooze your alarm just a few…
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Group of Young Travellers on Bottle Beach Koh Phangan Thailand with colorful lights and Palm tree branches
UNDERRATED EXPERIENCES IN ASIA & CENTRAL AMERICA Everyone knows the typical Southeast Asia & Central America experiences …
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Group photo of TruCrew at summer party with flowers and colourful paintings
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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View of boats at sea with rock islands in the distance - Ha long Bay
TruCrew - Dec 11, 2018
South East Asia is a great destination to visit especially if you're travelling on a budget. Some of you may only have a few weeks…
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sunset gili t swing
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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christmas presents on the beach
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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A woman practicing yoga by a picturesque blue waterfall
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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A person walking through the jungle with a backpack and hat on their back
TruCrew - Jan 17, 2017
WHAT DO I PACK WHEN BACKPACKING AROUND SOUTH EAST ASIA? Okay, so first things first. Number one on your list should be a positive…
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A girl at the top of the viewing platform overlooking Nang Yuan Island in Koh Tao Thailand
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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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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Thailand, Cambodia, Bali – 10% OFF earlybird rate
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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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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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TruCrew - Jun 23, 2023
BEST BEACH CLUBS IN BALI If you’ve already been to Bali, or you're thinking about going, there's nothing better than chilling at…
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We know that this pandemic has hit everyone really hard and we know how important it is now more than ever to support those who ne…
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TruCrew - Mar 11, 2020
We're on a mission to give back to our planet and the communities we travel in, and we are one step closer after taking part in Ba…
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bottle beach love heart tree
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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HIDDEN BEACHES IN SOUTH EAST ASIA Southeast Asia brings different pictures to mind, for me, it’s a tropical paradise. Not only a…
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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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Planning your next adventure in Vietnam? Of course, you are - why wouldn't you be?! This epic country is filled with culture, hist…
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Planning a trip to Vietnam? Lucky you! The country's rich history, diverse landscapes, and mouth-watering cuisine make it a top de…
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60% of people said a gap year helped them decide what subject to study at university. 40% of students do not apply to university b…
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The enchanting world of Kyoto’s Gion district, where tradition and elegance blend into an unforgettable, epic cultural experienc…
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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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10 PLACES YOU HAVE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE Alexa defines 'bucket list' as 'A number of experiences or achievements that a person h…
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A girl wearing a blue floral shirt at the beach showing the clear blue sea and sky in the background
A lot of people think that traveling is out of the question for them because they cannot afford it. In some cases this may be true…
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