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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 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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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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Travel Wishlist For Those On A Budget!!!
Sophie - Nov 15, 2023
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Best Holiday Destinations For May 2024
TruCrew - Oct 25, 2023
BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN SPRING PT.3 May is an amazing time to go away, not only is it usually a transitional month meaning that t…
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Best Countries To Travel To In June 2024
TruCrew - Oct 25, 2023
BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL THIS SUMMER PT.1 Say goodbye to Spring and helllllooo to summer. That's right - summer is here, the days are…
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Top Destinations To Travel In February 2024
TruCrew - Oct 24, 2023
BEST PLACES TO VACATION IN WINTER PT.3   It’s February! We’re saying goodbye to those January blues, post-Christmas blues…
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Top 5 Things To Do In Costa Rica
TruCrew - Sep 13, 2023
TOP FIVE THINGS TO DO IN COSTA RICA The list of things to do in Costa Rica, from activities to places to see is endless. To help y…
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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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Costa Rica Fundraisers
TruCrew - Aug 23, 2023
GIVING BACK... OUR COSTA RICA FUNDRAISERS!
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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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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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Places you must travel to this Spring Break
Jess - Mar 27, 2023
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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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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Top 5 travel trends in 2024
Jess - Jan 05, 2023
THE TOP 5 TRAVEL TRENDS YOU CAN'T MISS IN 2024! 2023 saw the proper return of travel and boy had we missed it! That feeling of exc…
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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 Best countries for solo travellers

Jess - Aug 22, 2022
8 BEST COUNTRIES FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS Are you ready to take the leap and get out of your comfort zone? Stop waiting around for the…
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Bucket list destinations this winter
Jess - Aug 12, 2022
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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Best Christmas Getaways for December 2024
TruCrew - Mar 22, 2022
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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Places You Can Visit
TruCrew - Mar 04, 2022
Places You Can Visit If there was ever a sign you needed a holiday, it's the fact that you've landed on this page right here. You…
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10 Places You Have To Visit Before You Die
Gemma - Dec 13, 2021
10 PLACES YOU HAVE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE Alexa defines 'bucket list' as 'A number of experiences or achievements that a person h…
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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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Can I Travel To Costa Rica?
TruCrew - Oct 31, 2021
CAN I TRAVEL TO COSTA RICA? So this is what we know about getting into Costa Rica right now... Last Updated June 9th, 2022
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Can I Travel To Maldives?

TruCrew - Oct 30, 2021
We will not be running tours in the Maldives in 2024 but if you want to go somewhere all the perks of The Maldives but not the pri…
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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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Best Places To Travel For Winter Sun 2022

TruCrew - Jul 09, 2021
Craving sunshine & warm weather? Fancy escaping the brutal winter back home? Want to wake up and feel stress-free.. In paradis…
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Best Places To Travel In October 2021
TruCrew - Jun 16, 2021
OMG AS IF IT'S 2024! CHECK OUT THE TOP PLACES TO GO IN OCTOBER HERE!   BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN OCTOBER 2021 Autumn is well a…
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Best Places To Visit In December 2021
TruCrew - Jun 15, 2021
DECEMBER TRAVEL 2021 Who doesn’t love Christmas?! I mean, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, right! Chestnuts are roast…
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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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Best Places To Travel In November 2021
TruCrew - Apr 14, 2021
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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Best Places To Travel In September

TruCrew - Feb 09, 2021
BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN SEPTEMBER September, when summer’s coming to a close, and the autumn leaves will soon be gracing us wit…
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Best Places To Travel In August 2021

TruCrew - Jan 17, 2021
OMG AS IF IT'S 2024! CHECK OUT THE TOP PLACES TO GO IN AUGUST 2024 HERE!   BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN AUGUST 2021 YES AUGUST…
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Best Places To Travel In July 2021

TruCrew - Jan 14, 2021
OMG AS IF IT'S 2024! CHECK OUT THE TOP PLACES TO GO IN JULY 2024 HERE!   THE BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN JULY 2021 July, a month…
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Best Places To Travel In May 2021
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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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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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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Best Places To Travel In March 2021
TruCrew - Oct 26, 2020
OMG AS IF IT'S 2024! WANT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEXT JAN? CHECK OUT THIS BLOG FOR WHERE TO TRAVEL IN MARCH 2024!   BEST PLACES…
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Best Places To Travel In January 2021
TruCrew - May 08, 2020
OMG as if it's 2024! Want recommendations for next Jan? Check out this blog for where to travel in Jan 2025!
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Best Places To Travel In November 2020
TruCrew - Apr 30, 2020
In the spirit of not quitting our daydream, the mileage our TruCrew has racked up means we know a little sumthin' sumthin' about t…
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Machu Picchu & Beyond
TruCrew - Feb 23, 2020
Machu Picchu is a real highlight when travelling around Central and South America however, there is so much more to see and do acr…
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Our Huge Central & South America Sale!
TruCrew - Feb 14, 2020
Our HUGE Central and South America sale has arrived! Grab 20% off ALL 2020 and 2021 departure dates. Don’t worry about paying fo…
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What TruTravels tour is made for me?
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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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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10 Underrated Experiences to Daydream About for 2021!
TruCrew - Mar 25, 2019
UNDERRATED EXPERIENCES IN ASIA & CENTRAL AMERICA Everyone knows the typical Southeast Asia & Central America experiences …
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Top places to visit in 2019
TruCrew - Dec 17, 2018
It’s that time of year where you need a little something to get you through the winter and an adventure to this year! So we thou…
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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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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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a week in Thailand blog

How to Spend A Week in Thailand
TruCrew - Apr 24, 2018
Spending a week in Thailand is the perfect introduction to all that South East Asia has to offer. With everything from the infamou…
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5 Things to do in Chiang Mai
TruCrew - Apr 17, 2018
TOP FIVE THINGS TO DO IN CHIANG MAI, THAILAND Chiang Mai is definitely one of the cities you need to check out while in Thailand…
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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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confessions of a group leader

Confessions of a TruTravels Group Leader
TruCrew - Feb 06, 2018
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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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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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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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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Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand
TruCrew - Feb 07, 2015
NORTHERN THAILAND - IT'S A VIBE For backpackers who have demolished themselves down south in Thailand, it’s about time you heade…
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