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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!

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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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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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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6 Things To Do In The Philippines
Eve - Sep 04, 2023
6 MUST DO THINGS IN THE PHILIPPINES     Based in the crystal clear, cerulean waters of the Pacific Ocean, the Philippin…
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Giving back to the community in the Philippines
- Dec 30, 2022
PORT BARTON BASKETBALL TEAM We are strong believers in leaving a place better than you found it. That's it, above everything else…
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A beginners travel guide to the Philippines
Jess - Oct 20, 2022
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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Can I Travel To The Philippines?
TruCrew - Jan 28, 2022
CAN I TRAVEL TO THE PHILIPPINES?   Here’s the latest on what we know… Updated June 9th, 2022
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5 Islands You CAN’T Miss in The Philippines
Grace - Jan 04, 2022
Imagine you’re doing a visual meditation and the person tells you to think of your happy place, somewhere you’d consider parad…
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Top 10 Best Experiences in The Philippines
- Dec 29, 2021
If you're looking for a banging destination to go to...The Philippines is it. Insane white beaches, luscious green jungle, and dra…
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8 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting The Philippines
Grace - Dec 22, 2021
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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Why you need to visit the Philippines!
TruCrew - Jan 09, 2018
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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Competition - Win a trip for two to the Philippines - Flights & Tour
TruCrew - Dec 01, 2017
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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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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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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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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The Ultimate Plan for 24 Hours in Rome!
Jess - Apr 09, 2024
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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The Ultimate Guide to Latin America
Sophie - Mar 24, 2024
Latin America, a destination full of insane cultures, stunning beaches and so much history! Among its many hidden gems, Colombia…
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Saving The World - One Tree At A Time
TruCrew - Mar 01, 2024
WANT TO SAVE THE WORLD? All the way back in 2021, we decided it was time to do better and to find ways in which we could help save…
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The ultimate guide to Split's nightlife!
Sophie - Feb 09, 2024
Are you ready to paint the town red and dance the night away in one of Europe's best destinations? Look no further than Split, Cro…
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Flying to the best destinations just got a whole lot easier!
Sophie - Dec 30, 2023
The start of any great adventure starts with a flight! For a lot of people booking flights can be confusing and the first hurdle o…
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The lessons I learnt on my travels!
- Dec 07, 2023
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The Black Friday Secrets You Have To Know This November
Gemma - Oct 20, 2023
The Black Friday Secrets You Have To Know this November! We don’t like to keep secrets, and to be honest we’re rubbish at them…
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The Ultimate Foodie Guide Part 2
Eve - Sep 11, 2023
WHAT TO EAT WHEN YOU'RE TRAVELLING     Well believe it or not, we’ve got even more food that we just have to tell you…
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How to survive the night in a bad hostel
Eve - Aug 14, 2023
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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Can't decide? Go for the deal!
TruCrew - Aug 11, 2023
STUCK IN A RUT? WE CAN HELP!
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The ultimate foodie guide for your next trip!
TruCrew - Jul 11, 2023
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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The Best Snorkeling Spot's Around Bali
TruCrew - Jul 05, 2023
Snorkeling is one of the many ingredient's that makes Bali so special. If you are looking for a snorkelling trip in Bali, check ou…
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The Ultimate Guide To The Maldvies

TruCrew - Jun 16, 2023
We love The Maldives but if you want to go somewhere all the perks of The Maldives but not the price tag that comes with it then w…
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Top tips from the locals
Jess - Jan 10, 2023
TOP TIPS FROM OUR TRAVEL NINJAS   It’s 2023 which only means one thing.. This is the year of travel. The year you’re goin…
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The ultimate travel Guide to Bali
Jess - Sep 01, 2022
5 PLACES YOU MUST VISIT IN BALI Dreaming of crystal clear water, tropical bliss and having a jungle of a time? If that’s the ca…
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Good News From Around The World
TruCrew - Feb 02, 2022
LEGGGGGGOO! WE BACK BABY!   February is the month of love, the shortest of the year and the days are starting to slowly get l…
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How to Make the Most of Your 2022 Annual Leave
TruCrew - Nov 10, 2021
Making The Most Of Your 2022 Annual Leave After the couple of years we've had, 2022 is set to be the biggest year for travel we've…
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Why 2022 Is THE Year of Travel
Gemma - Oct 22, 2021
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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The Ultimate Guide To Island Hopping Greece
Gemma - Sep 08, 2021
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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10 Reasons To Say Screw It & Travel The World
Gemma - Aug 26, 2021
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

TruCrew - Aug 13, 2021
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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Sailing Holidays Are The Hottest New Trend of 2021
Gemma - Jun 07, 2021
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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What Countries Are On The UK's Green List?
TruCrew - May 06, 2021
WHAT COUNTRIES ARE ON THE UK GOVERNMENT TRAVEL GREEN LIST? The Answer - 12 countries are currently on the UK Green List  …
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15 Reasons Why Around The World Travel Is Good For You

TruCrew - May 05, 2021
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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5 Must Do Activities In The Maldives
TruCrew - Apr 19, 2021
We LOVE Island hopping and although we don't run trips to the Maldives anymore we have plently of other Island Hopping Trips that…
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The Evolution Of A Backpacker
TruCrew - Mar 15, 2021
THE EVOLUTION OF A BACKPACKER Remember when backpacking was 2 dollar a night hostels, limited wifi signal and drinking beer out of…
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10 Reasons FitVentures Are The New Way To Travel

TruCrew - Mar 09, 2021
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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Give The Gift Of Travel this Holiday Season
TruCrew - Dec 15, 2020
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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5 Hidden Gems of the Greek Islands

TruCrew - Nov 17, 2020
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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Attenborough For President of the World - TruThoughts
Joe - Oct 07, 2020
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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Fundraiser Update - The Gili EcoTrust Plants Over 2,000 Trees
Rianna - Aug 21, 2020
In case you somehow hadn't noticed we believe having fun whilst giving back is the sweetest of sweet spots when it comes to our to…
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I went to Greece during the Pandemic - Here's What I Learned
Gemma - Aug 11, 2020
Ok, so i know what you’re thinking. Was I crazy to run away to Greece during a pandemic? Short answer ABSOLUTELY NOT. Long answe…
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Backpackers of Lockdown: How We Made The Best Of It, Now That It's Almost Over
TruCrew - Jun 24, 2020
Adapt and overcome! Everybody has been dealing with this downtime differently, but what soon became apparent is that our Tru Crew…
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Xmas 2019 Mission - Where The Money Went!
TruCrew - May 29, 2020
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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GRAB LIFE BY THE BALLS!
Joe - May 02, 2020
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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Cooking Around The World - Filipino Chicken Adobo
TruCrew - Apr 13, 2020
While we’re all stuck at home, and not able to travel the world, we thought we would bring our destinations to you so you can ro…
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TruStories - Caren & The Local Village, Isla Experience
TruCrew - Apr 07, 2020
WELCOME TO OUR MINI SERIES - TRUSTORIES   ISLA DAROCOTAN, EL NIDO, PHILIPPINES On our Philippines West tour, we head over fro…
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Explore Wonders of the World with TruTravels

TruCrew - Feb 11, 2020
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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The 10 Best Places To Visit In South America
TruCrew - Jan 21, 2020
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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The 6 Best Things To Do In Peru
TruCrew - Nov 12, 2019
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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Mexico's Day Of The Dead
TruCrew - Nov 01, 2019
6 FACTS ABOUT DAY OF THE DEAD   Day of the Dead, or El Día de Los Muertos in Spanish, is not just a national Mexican celebra…
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The Best of Borneo's Wildlife

TruCrew - Sep 11, 2019
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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Best Places to Visit in the West Coast of Thailand
TruCrew - Aug 13, 2019
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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Meet the Crew - Thailand Edition 2
TruCrew - Aug 06, 2019
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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Meet the Crew - Thailand Edition 1

TruCrew - Jun 25, 2019
At Tru, we are proud to be part of such a huge family from all over the world! So, we thought we would compose a 'Meet the Crew' b…
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Meet the Crew - Indonesia
TruCrew - Mar 19, 2019
Introducing you to our awesome team of Tru legends who make all our Bali/Indonesia trips as epic as they can be! Some of you may b…
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The Real Koh Phangan
TruCrew - Feb 02, 2019
Koh Phangan, home of the infamous Full Moon Party! But that's not all there is to it!
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Help the Locals of Lombok
TruCrew - Aug 28, 2018
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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Clean Water Project Cambodia- Giving back to the community
TruCrew - Jul 10, 2018
Some travel to experience, others travel to give back! But what if you could do both?
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5 Reason's why you should quit the 9 to 5 day job and travel...
TruCrew - Jul 14, 2017
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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The beauty of joining a group tour!
TruCrew - May 30, 2017
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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Been there, got the T-shirt, take my advice!
TruCrew - Apr 11, 2017
An insiders account of backpacking solo through South East Asia. Our friend and travel blogger Rachel Mcvay gives us some tips and…
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Cambodia: Our Guide To The Real Kingdom
Sophie - Jan 10, 2017
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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Travelling Therapy: Why It's The Best Thing For You
TruCrew - Dec 27, 2016
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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Solo Travelling: Why It's The Best Kind Of Travel
TruCrew - Dec 13, 2016
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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Make your passion, your life, land your dream job today... Join the TruCrew
Sophie - Nov 13, 2016
Want to be the architect of your own destiny? Have the opportunity to work with an awesome team and see the world? Then read on…
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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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Start planning the ultimate Spring Break Experience for 2016!
TruCrew - Jan 15, 2016
Thailand, Cambodia, Bali – 10% OFF earlybird rate
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The Many Parties Of Koh Phangan
TruCrew - Feb 07, 2015
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, the place and it’s people
TruCrew - Feb 07, 2015
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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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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The Full Moon Party – How to do it properly!
TruCrew - Jun 12, 2014
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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Philippines Fundraisers
TruCrew - Jan 25, 2023
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Philippines 2019 Christmas Fundraiser!
TruCrew - Jan 14, 2020
As part of our 2019 Christmas Mission, in December 2019 the TruCrew in the Philippines did a Christmas fundraiser party in Siargao…
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Philippines Island Hopping - See more of this amazing country!
TruCrew - Jul 31, 2018
Introducing you to our epic Philippines tours where you can travel all the hot spots and hidden gems of the stunning Philippines…
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