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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!
Looking for the perfect 9-day Brazil route? You know the drill, we've got the experts and we've planned the most incredible 9 days…
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When you think of Brazil, one word probably comes to mind: Carnival. It’s bold, it’s colourful, it’s mad (in the best way…
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REVIEW FROM A TRUTRAVELLER - BALI EXPERIENCE 10-DAY ADVENTURE
Are you about to book a TruTravels adventure but want to know…
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The OG backpacking spot! Thailand is a backpacker’s paradise—a country that’s equal parts laid-back and full of adventure. W…
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The list of things to do in Costa Rica, from activities to places to see is endless. To help you plan out where to go first, we ha…
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate love than by booking a trip of a lifetime inspired by…
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Got your eye on Sri Lanka? Good choice! It's one of our favourites and it's still an underdog when it comes to South East Asia. It…
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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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Dreaming of hitting the slopes but not sure where to start? Whether you're a seasoned skier or have never strapped into a pair of…
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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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We love an underdog here at Tru and nothing makes us happier than learning about somewhere new and sharing it with the TruFam. We…
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We're not pretending to know as much as the legend Greta Thunberg but one thing we do know is that Europe is leading the way in su…
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The Ultimate Guide to Asia: Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, The Philippines, and Indonesia
Asia. you've probably dreamed of going the…
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Morocco is the stuff of backpacking dreams—ancient cities, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture all rolled into one. Whe…
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WHERE TO TRAVEL IN JANUARY! BEAT THE BLUES THIS YEAR...
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5 Bucket List Experiences in Sri Lanka You Can’t Miss!
Sri Lanka, aka the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” is a tropical…
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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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Japan is a hot destination for many reasons—the food, the iconic traditional culture, the ultra-modern technologies, and the stu…
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Latin America, a destination full of insane cultures, stunning beaches and so much history! Among its many hidden gems, Colombia…
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Travelling is all about adventure, spontaneity, and creating unforgettable memories. But nothing can weigh you down and cost you e…
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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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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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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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FIRST TIME HITTING THE SLOPES? HERE'S SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU GET STARTED
Embarking on your first skiing adventure is an exhilaratin…
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If you’re heading to Indonesia and are on the lookout for the BEST viewpoints in town then you’ve come to the right place. Ind…
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Croatia has a world-class coastline (which gives even The Maldives a run for its money), stunning islands, and a great history (fo…
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Need inspiration for your Italy trip? We have got your back!
If you're on the lookout for your next European advent…
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So, you’re off to the slopes! We’re sooo jealous! We love Pas de la Casa and we have done ever since we discovered how perfect…
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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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Don't fear Blue Monday this year...here's the best way to beat the blues!
BLUE TRU MONDAY BABYYYY!!!!!!!!
It’s tha…
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Happy New Year from all of us here at the TruCrew! Big love to all our ex-TruTravellers for joining us on the most incredible adve…
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Japan is a hot destination for many reasons - the food, the iconic traditional culture, the ultra-modern technologies, the stunnin…
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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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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 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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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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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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BEST PLACES TO SPEND CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR
If you're looking to spend Christmas in a sunny, exotic destination, or you just fancy ge…
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SRI LANKA BEST ACTIVITIES
You’ve heard the news.. Sri Lanka has finally opened back up to tourism and we’re so happy about it…
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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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BUCKET LIST DESTINATIONS IN GREECE
Welcome to Greece, one of the sunniest places in the world, basking in more than 3,000 h…
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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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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 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
The Philippines is a picture-perfect destination with its dramatic limestone cliffs, its c…
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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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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 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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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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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 COLOMBIA?
This is what we know about getting into Colombia right now:
Last Updated June 9th, 2022
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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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Island hopping Greece is the dream; you can't tell me otherwise. Every island is home to unbelievable beauty, untold stories and m…
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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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GIVING BACK TO LOMBOK
Here at Tru, we believe that the travel industry has so much potential to change the world and for the bette…
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Oh, to be sailing around Greece on a yacht, wind in my hair, forgetting the problems of the past 15 months.
Sailing holidays are…
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I'LL BE THERE FOR YOUUUU...
It’s been almost 17 years since ‘Friends’ ended, but some of those famous phrases still go thro…
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TOP 10 INSTAGRAM WORTHY SPOTS IN EUROPE
Well, 2021 is here, and if you are anything like us, then you are spending your days indoo…
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CROATIA DREAMING!
Croatia, ey? We’re going to forgive you for conjuring images of dreamy sunsets, sailboats bobbing gently off t…
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BYE 2020, WE'RE ON TO BIGGER & BETTER THINGS!
Bloody hell, What was that year? As we move from 2020 to the brand new year of 2…
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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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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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5 MUST VISIT GREEK ISLANDS!
We’re all dreaming of summer. The summer we deserve, a summer in Greece. Laying on the beach, cockta…
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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 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 INDONESIA?
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SOLO TRAVEL:
18 Reasons To Go Solo On Your Next Trip
Times are changing and so is the world, the concept of social distanc…
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A very welcome back to another bit of F**king Good News. Bringing you some positive vibes and a gentle reminder that there is stil…
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With everything going on in the world and all the politicians in the news, it got us thinking… what would they be like if they w…
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Every Christmas at TruTravels we take on what we like to call a ‘Christmas Mission’ to have fun whilst giving back to a variet…
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OK, so this whole lockdown malarky has gone on for a lot bloody longer than I expected, there is no doubt that we have all gone a…
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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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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 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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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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The world is full of remarkable temples, monuments, tombs and other man-made created structures that attract millions of people al…
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10 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN SOUTH AMERICA
Travelling South America is an experience that everyone needs to tick off on their bucket…
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With the fight to beat global warming being the worlds biggest and most important battle, Costa Rica is setting an example by show…
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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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As we begin to embark on a new year many of us will take some time to re-centre ourselves and think about what it is we want to ac…
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Lying in the heart of South America, Peru is full of endless amounts of hidden treasures and world-famous attractions which will t…
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At TruTravels we believe in giving back and doing our bit to try and address the equality divide that exists in the world today. W…
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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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We will not be running tours in Borneo in 2024 but if you are looking to go on an adventure of your own to experience seeing orang…
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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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The West of Thailand is full of endless amounts of beaches, tropical rainforests, awe-inspiring culture and a huge array of restau…
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Always wondered what it's like to live the dream job of a group leader in Thailand? Well, find out here as we welcome you into the…
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On 14th July, Tru Crew joined forces with the community on the paradise island of Gili Trawangan to raise money for the Gili Eco T…
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A big part of our mission here at TruTravles is to not only focus on giving you awesome experiences, but to give back to the peopl…
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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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It's that time again! Summer has arrived and we are getting ready to throw our annual summer bash, but this year it is going to be…
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Some of our team headed out to Sri Lanka back in March to check out one of our newest tours - Sri Lanka Uncovered. So we thought w…
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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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WHY YOU SHOULD ADD LAOS TO YOUR BUCKETLIST.
Most people would have heard of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, or the full moon party in Thai…
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At TruTravels, a massive part of our ethos is responsible travel and giving back to the communities that we operate in. With that…
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Valentine’s day is approaching quickly and what better way to spend it than by booking a last-minute romantic trip to South East…
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Koh Phangan, home of the infamous Full Moon Party! But that's not all there is to it!
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LATERZ PLASTIC!
Each year approximately 8 million tonnes of plastic is dumped into the worlds oceans which is just insane! Over 1…
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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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Each year approximately 8 million tonnes of plastic is dumped into the world's oceans, and around 60% of this is apparently down t…
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We can all agree that Christmas is a time for giving, spending time with family and spreading lots of love. We tend to get spoilt…
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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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Some travel to experience, others travel to give back! But what if you could do both?
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South East Asia is paradise, it's as simple as that. If you're looking for a destination that will tick every box on your never en…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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One of the most picturesque hidden gems in South East Asia - Halong Bay. However, there is so much more to this amazing place than…
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We are well and truly into our Christmas countdown and feeling pretty festive in the TruOffice. The Christmas songs have been on r…
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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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One of our legendary TruTravellers, Charlotte from our past 10 day Bali Experience tells us her real experience of being on a…
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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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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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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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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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Quietly tucked in between two of the largest cities in Southeast Asia, Cambodia is a hidden gem bordering Thailand on the east and…
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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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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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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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The beauty of Khao Sok National Park is indescribable, unbelievable and expansive, and it stole my heart the moment I laid my eyes…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, 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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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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NORTHERN THAILAND - IT'S A VIBE
For backpackers who have demolished themselves down south in Thailand, it’s about time you heade…
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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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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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