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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!

The Cast Of Friends If You Met Them Backpacking
Gemma - May 27, 2021
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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Green trees with waterfall running down in Lombok Indonesia

Classic Backpacking Tours - The OG's
TruCrew - Mar 05, 2021
THE BEST BACKPACKING COMPANY AROUND.. THAT'S A FACT If you’re new here, you’re probably asking yourself ‘ What is the best…
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17 Backpacking Secrets for Happiness on the Road
TruCrew - Jan 19, 2021
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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Your Complete Guide to Backpacking Cambodia
Sophie - Jun 23, 2020
Cambodia is one seriously impressive country to visit. I mean this place is more diverse than a craft brewery's IPA list, more bea…
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Our Guide to Backpacking the Philippines
TruCrew - Feb 13, 2018
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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exploring halong bay by boat

Halong Bay's Hidden Gems - Backpacking Vietnam
TruCrew - Dec 19, 2017
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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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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Hidden Gems in South East Asia!
Sophie - Mar 12, 2024
We love seeking out the road less travelled when we discover new countries. Don’t get us wrong we love going to the well known s…
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different currencies needed for travelling

How Much Money Do I Need To Travel South East Asia?
TruCrew - Dec 17, 2020
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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Top Snorkelling and Scuba Spots in Asia
TruCrew - Oct 03, 2019
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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Sunset beach palm trees and girl sat looking out to distance

6 Reasons to wake up for Sunrise in Asia
TruCrew - May 28, 2019
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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A girl at the top of the viewpoint Koh Nang Yuan in Koh Tao Thailand

Lost in Translation No.2 - Funny signs of Asia
TruCrew - Feb 20, 2019
LOST IN TRANSLATION PART 2! Welcome to part 2 of our ‘Lost in Translation’ Series: our collection of funny signs & sights…
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South East Asia's Most Romantic Spots
TruCrew - Feb 05, 2019
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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View of boats at sea with rock islands in the distance - Ha long Bay

See Asia for under £1000

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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sunrise over golden buddha

Cultural do's and dont's in South East Asia
TruCrew - Jun 26, 2018
South Asia East is known for it’s beautiful history and culture. In general terms, the people of these stunning countries are ve…
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view from the sky of beautiful Beach and Palm trees with two People walking on beach and climbing on rocks

Top 10 Instagram worthy hot spots in South East Asia
TruCrew - Jun 19, 2018
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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krka national park

Top 5 National Parks in South East Asia
TruCrew - Mar 06, 2018
From Komodo dragons to 400 million year old caves, South East Asia's national parks have it all. Each of the countries we visit ar…
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Christmas drinks beach sunset

Christmas Tradition around South East Asia
TruCrew - Dec 12, 2017
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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river running through jungle in Thailand with blue sky

Misconceptions of Travelling In SE Asia
Sophie - Jan 24, 2017
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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A person walking through the jungle with a backpack and hat on their back

Packing For South East Asia
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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Hidden Beaches Southeast Asia Edition: Top 5
Sophie - Nov 29, 2016
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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golden buddha wataru, Thailand

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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