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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!

FAQs about Tru Tours!
Sophie - Apr 05, 2024
We are back with the most asked travel questions! Whether you are travel-curious, ready to start planning your dream trip or you j…
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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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Why you need to go Island hopping in Indonesia

Sophie - Sep 13, 2023
THE BEST OF ISLAND HOPPING IN INDONESIA Fancy island-hopping through paradise? Exploring incredible locations, snorkelling crystal…
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Tips For First Time Travellers
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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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 Bali fundraiser event

TruCrew - Jul 10, 2023
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10 Things To Know About Solo Travel
Niamh - Jul 03, 2023
ARE YOU READY TO SOLO TRAVEL? Are you dreaming of jumping on a flight and exploring new places, but don’t feel like you have any…
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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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TruTravels X Mad Monkey Thailand Fundraiser
TruCrew - May 22, 2023
TRUTRAVELS X MAD MONKEY On the 10th of May 2023, Trutravels and Mad Monkey came together for an epic pool party fundraiser in Ba…
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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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Giving Back
Gemma - Jun 27, 2022
 PORT BARTON FUNDRAISING PROJECT
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10 Bucket List Experiences You Must Do in Greece
Grace - Mar 24, 2022
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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Can I Travel To Japan?
TruCrew - Jan 20, 2022
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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Tru-ly Giving Back - Bali Update
Grace - Dec 21, 2021
So we know that Christmas time is about giving back and that's great falalalala lala la la. BUT with the c-word and the travel res…
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How To Stay Fit And Healthy When Travelling
TruCrew - Dec 03, 2021
HOW TO STAY FIT AND HEALTHY WHILST TRAVELLING! C’mon we all have those thoughts, we head on holiday and get a little loose. Noo…
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5 Easiest Countries To Travel To Right Now
TruCrew - Nov 12, 2021
5 EASIEST COUNTRIES TO TRAVEL TO RIGHT NOW Now international travel is back on and we can plan our holidays, it’s time to treat…
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Where Can I Travel Right Now?

TruCrew - Oct 12, 2021
WHERE CAN I TRAVEL RIGHT NOW? Updated March 24th, 2022 Travel is back on! We're back operating after a crazy summer in Europe and…
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10 Top-Secret Truths from a Flight Attendant
TruCrew - Oct 08, 2021
10 Top-Secret Truths From a Flight Attendant Before I joined the wonderful world of TruTravels, I previously worked as a flight at…
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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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F***ing Good News - Environment Edition
Gemma - Aug 20, 2021
GOOD NEWS IS COMING! Ok, so it’s been a while.. You know we’ve been busy launching new countries, new travel styles and kickin…
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7 Jaw-Dropping Destinations You Won't Believe Exist
TruCrew - Jun 12, 2021
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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What Your Favourite Holiday Drink Says About You
Gemma - May 25, 2021
WHAT YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DRINK SAYS ABOUT YOU The best part about a holiday is sitting back on the beach or by the pool sippin…
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What Is My Travel Style?
TruCrew - Mar 10, 2021
TIME TO EXPLORE THE WORLD - HOW TO CHOOSE A TRIP THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU Ok, so you're ready to book your next trip, your dream desti…
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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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Top 10 Must-Visit Places in Croatia

TruCrew - Mar 01, 2021
TOP 10 MUST VISIT PLACES IN CROATIA We can’t be the only ones who’ve been dreaming about a European summer.. Or spending a sum…
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Lockdown 3.0 - WTF? What Can I Do In Lockdown?
Gemma - Jan 06, 2021
LOCKDOWN 3.0 WTF Lockdowns seem to be the new norm now. There have been more "tiers" in the UK than the ones shed worldwide whils…
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6 Tips For Travelling Latin America
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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Top 7 Destinations To Visit In 2021
TruCrew - Nov 24, 2020
TOP 7 DESTINATIONS TO VISIT IN 2021 So 2020 has been a mess, to say the least.. and we’re sure by now we all most definitely hav…
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Can I Travel To Cambodia?
TruCrew - Nov 18, 2020
CAN I TRAVEL TO CAMBODIA? We're back baby! The Cambodian government have said COME ON IN! We've been waiting ever so patientl…
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5 Travel Shows To Watch During Lockdown 2.0
Dom - Nov 14, 2020
5 TRAVEL SHOWS TO WATCH DURING LOCKDOWN 2.0 Yo people - it’s November, it’s getting dark here in the UK at 4 pm, and we’re c…
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F*****g Good News - World Edition
Gemma - Oct 16, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating effect on the world today. Every day it seems like 2020 is becoming more and more l…
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Can I Travel To Laos?
TruCrew - Oct 16, 2020
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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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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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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World Leaders Ranked By How Much Fun They Would Be Travelling!
Mark - Jun 15, 2020
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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Paradise Or Oblivion? It's our choice, and it's why Black Lives MUST Matter
Joe - Jun 12, 2020
CHAPTER 1 - "ALL LIVES MATTER" I’ll admit it, a few years ago, the thought did cross my mind, “why is saying ‘all lives matt…
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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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F**ing Good News
Joe - May 11, 2020
Now that we have your attention… with all the craziness going on in the world at the moment, we thought we would try to inject s…
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Learn To Speak Thai: Easy Phrases For Beginners

TruCrew - May 10, 2020
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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Stay Fit At Home During Lockdown!
TruCrew - May 06, 2020
Staying fit while gyms are closed? Yes, it is possible!! Although it can seem difficult trying to work out what to do, there are m…
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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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TruStories - Salaam Baalak Trust
TruCrew - Apr 13, 2020
WELCOME TO OUR MINI SERIES - TRUSTORIES   DELHI, INDIA India is an incredible destination to travel to that is made up of cul…
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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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A Message To Our TruFamily
TruCrew - Mar 26, 2020
A MESSAGE TO OUR TRUFAMILY   Dear TruFamily, As you are all aware, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on day to day life…
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Eat Sleep Yoga Retreat

TruCrew - Dec 23, 2019
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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Gili Eco Trust Fundraiser
TruCrew - Aug 06, 2019
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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Get involved with our Charity Projects while on tour!
TruCrew - Apr 30, 2019
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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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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10 Tips to Stay Fit & Healthy While You Travel...
TruCrew - May 02, 2017
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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Why Taking A Break From Social Media Can Do You A World Of Good
TruCrew - Apr 04, 2017
IN THE WORDS OF KITKAT - TAKE A BREAK OK, so this may sound a little hypocritical as we post about taking a break from social medi…
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6 Things Travelers' friends from home don't understand
TruCrew - Mar 28, 2017
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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Travel Hack: How to tough out a nightmare journey
Sophie - Feb 21, 2017
To kick off our travel hack series our very own Becki Bowen gives us the low down on how to get through those dreaded and oh so lo…
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Charitable Eating In Cambodia: Eat good. Feel good!
Sophie - Nov 15, 2016
One of the most moving things about visiting Cambodia is seeing the extreme levels of poverty all round; from kids selling scarves…
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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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Little Lottie in Thailand – Pt 1 Thailand Tour Review
TruCrew - May 05, 2016
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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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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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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PACS – Phangan Animal Center for Strays - Volunteering
TruCrew - Sep 02, 2015
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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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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