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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!

Best Day Trips from Sorrento!
Jess - Feb 17, 2024
Are you thinking of heading to the south of Italy but don’t know where to start or what to do? Luckily for you we have it all fi…
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Where to Eat in Andorra...
Sophie - Jan 21, 2024
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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Best backpacks for travelling
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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Destinations for 2024 based on your goals
Sophie - Jan 02, 2024
Can you believe it is 2024 already? No, neither can we! However 2023 went for you, 2024 is set to be bigger and better! This year…
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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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Where To Travel On A Gap Year!
Eve - Aug 07, 2023
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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4 Reasons You Have to Visit Sri Lanka!
Sophie - Jul 12, 2023
Are you looking for an incredible getaway but you are unsure where to go? Well, your problem is solved... Sri Lanka is THE place t…
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TruTravels top travel tips part one
Jess - Feb 21, 2023
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 Spring 2023
Gemma - Feb 10, 2023
BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN SPRING 2023 It's nearly summer, flowers are blooming and guess what? It's SPRING BREAK! I mean, before h…
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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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Packing top tips
Niamh - Sep 21, 2022
HOW TO PACK FOR YOUR FIRST SOLO ADVENTURE   Heading out on your first solo adventure and not sure what to bring? You’ve com…
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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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What Your Airport Outfit Says About You
Gemma - Oct 25, 2021
What Your Airport Outfit Says About You! We've all done it, planned it all the night before what we're wearing to the airport. It…
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Can I Travel To Peru?
TruCrew - Oct 16, 2021
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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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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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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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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Can I Travel To India?
TruCrew - Oct 21, 2020
CAN I TRAVEL TO INDIA? Here's the latest on what we know... Updated June 9th, 2022
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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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TruThoughts - Should I Take A Gap Year? Part 2!
Lily Shield Polyzoides - Sep 22, 2020
TRUTHOUGHTS- SHOULD I TAKE A GAP YEAR? PART 2! With all of the controversy right now around A Level results (and almost everythin…
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18 Reasons To Go Solo On Your Next Trip
Donnacha - Sep 16, 2020
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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TruCrew Does Tattoo Roulette
Joe - Jul 02, 2020
TATTOO ROULETTE FOR TRU COMMUNITY FUND So… our crazy TruFam have come together and literally put their skin on the line to raise…
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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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6 India Travel Tips
TruCrew - Jan 07, 2020
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 Colombia Travel Guide
TruCrew - Nov 19, 2019
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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5 Best Eco-Friendly Travel Apps
TruCrew - Sep 16, 2019
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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Top 5 places to stay in Koh Phangan for young backpackers/holiday makers
TruCrew - Jul 02, 2019
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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7 reasons why you should add Laos to your bucket list!
TruCrew - May 21, 2019
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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Lost in Translation Part 1
TruCrew - Jan 17, 2019
LOST IN TRANSLATION - IT SAYS WHAAAT? A collection of a few of the many amusing grammatical errors & spelling mistakes often s…
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Travel Advice- 5 Top Tips for before you set off on your big adventure!
TruCrew - Jun 12, 2018
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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Top 5 Foods in Vietnam
TruCrew - May 01, 2018
BEST FOOD TO TRY WHILST IN VIETNAM! Vietnam is known for mega cities and incredible national parks but if there’s one thing tha…
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How to write a travel budget and tools to make it easier
TruCrew - Sep 26, 2017
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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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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How to save at home so you can afford to get away!
TruCrew - Apr 18, 2017
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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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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5 reasons to spend Christmas away from home
Sophie - Dec 20, 2016
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 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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7 must see bars Thailand

7 Must See Bars Thailand
TruCrew - Nov 21, 2016
With arguably some of the best nightlife in South East Asia, Thailand has no shortage of bars and clubs to cater to any newcomer o…
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Our Khao Sok National Park Tour
Sophie - Oct 31, 2016
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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Full Moon vs Half Moon Party... what’s better?
TruCrew - Oct 18, 2016
The vast majority of young backpackers who come to Thailand will intend on hitting up the legendary Full Moon Party, which has bee…
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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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Echo Beach Backpackers – A home away from home
Joe - Jul 12, 2016
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 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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24 hours in Vientiane, Laos
TruCrew - Nov 30, 2015
One of our TruCrew talks to us about her experience spending 24 hours in Vientiane. If you're looking to travel Laos or never even…
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How to NOT pack like me
TruCrew - Oct 13, 2015
WHAT TO PACK WHEN BACKPACKING IN ASIA AKA HOW TO NOT PACK LIKE ME So let me start by saying that I SUCK at packing! So this blog i…
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Trutravel’s guide to maintaining your beard abroad
TruCrew - Sep 30, 2015
I often get asked the question – are you not hot with that beard?
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Sweet as Pie (Or Pai in Thailand)
TruCrew - Jun 24, 2015
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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10 things you can buy for under £2 in Thailand
TruCrew - Feb 07, 2015
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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