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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!

Sophie - Feb 24, 2024
Italy, a country known for its amazing history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, is also home to plenty of UNESCO World H…
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Sophie - Jan 11, 2024
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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BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL THIS SUMMER PT.2 July is a fabulous month, filled with sun, blue skies and good times. The only way to make…
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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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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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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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TruCrew - Jun 21, 2023
INDIA IS A MUST VISIT PLACE IN 2024!!! From crazy hectic cities to calm exotic waters and safari's, there's so much this country h…
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PLACES YOU MUST VISIT ON YOUR NEXT VACATION Did somebody say SPRING BREAK?! You know the score… Summer is fast approaching, you…
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Dom Stevens - Jan 27, 2023
TOP 10 CULTURE SHOCKS FROM A TRUTRAVELS TOUR GUIDE Here is a list of ten culture shocks that you will experience when travelling f…
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TruCrew - Jan 25, 2023
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TruCrew - Dec 15, 2022
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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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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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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5 BEST EXPERIENCES IN THAILAND! Are you finally getting on the hype and visiting one of the best and most popular countries in So…
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BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL CHRISTMAS 2024 We're not saying we're Scrouges or anything, I mean, we do love Christmas and all the fun stu…
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BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN AUTUMN PT.1   It's September.. Summer has nearly come to an end, BUT there's no stopping you escapin…
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Grace - Mar 09, 2022
5 Reasons You MUST Visit Boracay   The Philippines is a picture-perfect destination with its dramatic limestone cliffs, its c…
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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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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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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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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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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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What It's Like to Travel Right Now - Travelling to Greece Edition Ok, so I'm home, holiday blues hitting hard, and the tan is slo…
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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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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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SOLO TRAVEL CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE AND YOUR MINDSET What's the first thing you heard when you mentioned to your friend or family mem…
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50 TRAVEL INSTAGRAM CAPTIONS YOU HAVE TO USE What's a good Instagram post without a good caption? If you follow our Instagram, you…
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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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OMG! IT'S 2024 ALREADY! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT OUR TOP PICKS FOR TRAVELLING IN NOVEMBER 2024!   BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN NOVE…
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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 Ok so when I say we’re onto something, no I really mean this is the epiphany of…
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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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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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TruCrew - Dec 17, 2020
OMG AS IF IT'S 2024! CHECK OUT THE TOP PLACES TO GO IN MAY 2024 HERE!   THE BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN MAY 2021 2020 has been a…
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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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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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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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TruCrew - Oct 10, 2020
CAN I TRAVEL TO BORNEO?   We will not be running tours to borneo in 2024, however if you want to fill your boots with wild ad…
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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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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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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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SHOULD I TAKE A GAP YEAR? Everyone knows my feelings about the past 18 months. At times I think the world is ending, next I’m g…
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We know that this pandemic has hit everyone really hard and we know how important it is now more than ever to support those who ne…
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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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Gemma - Jul 28, 2020
The world's gone mad. And so have I. Ok so I’ve binged Netflix for 20 hours straight and I’m pretty sure I’m now an honorary…
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Joe - Jul 22, 2020
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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When legendary member of the TruFam and travel blogger Katie Collins contacted us about writing a guest blog of her time on the Sr…
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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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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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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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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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OMG CAN YOU BELIEVE IT'S 2024 ALREADY!!! HERE ARE OUR TOP PICKS FOR FEBRUARY 2024!   Finally, we’ve all been paid post-Chri…
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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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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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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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WELCOME TO OUR MINI SERIES - TRUSTORIES   ISLA DAROCOTAN, EL NIDO, PHILIPPINES On our Philippines West tour, we head over fro…
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TruCrew - Mar 29, 2020
WELCOME TO OUR MINI SERIES - TRUSTORIES   BALI, INDONESIA Experiencing a country’s culture is up there as one of the main r…
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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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TruCrew - Mar 11, 2020
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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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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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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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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TruCrew - Oct 14, 2019
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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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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TruCrew - Aug 27, 2019
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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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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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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TruCrew - Aug 01, 2019
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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TruCrew - Jul 30, 2019
So here you are, your itching to get away but don't know where to start, you're asking yourself: ‘Which tour is the best? ‘Wha…
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TruCrew - Jul 23, 2019
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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TruCrew - Jul 05, 2019
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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TruCrew - Jan 10, 2019
So we are now a week into 2019 already and we are all struggling to stick to our New Years resolutions. We have already caved and…
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TruCrew - Nov 20, 2018
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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TruCrew - Nov 08, 2018
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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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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TruCrew - Jul 24, 2018
So the Tru Summer Session 2018 was once again a success! We had an incredible turn out and we loved meeting every single one of yo…
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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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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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confessions of a group leader
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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Travel Books that give you wanderlust
The really is no better time to dive into a good book and use our imaginations to take ourselves off to someplace more exotic. Gra…
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Dream Job beach days
Always wanted to travel the world for work?! Imagine meeting awesome people from all around the globe and sharing your love for tr…
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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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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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TruCrew - May 09, 2017
We would like to introduce you to a little something we have been a part of over the last few years. As part of a Buddhist associa…
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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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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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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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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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Sophie - Jan 31, 2017
Whether you're looking for film to watch this weekend or movies for those long journeys while on the road, our list of our top 5 t…
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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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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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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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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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Joe - Aug 26, 2016
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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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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Beach Thailand Tour
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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TruCrew - Feb 17, 2016
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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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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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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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, 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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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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