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Tour Leader Diaries – How two tour leaders navigated lockdown

2020 was a year of many changes, but few people had their lives turned upside down quite like the amazing tour leaders and guides who work all around the world. Today we are speaking to Isaac and Josh, who until the pandemic hit, were leading our groups of adventurers around Southeast Asia.

Hi Josh and Isaac, where are you from and...

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Top 10 alternative things to do in Bangkok

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Bangkok is often referred to as ‘The Gateway to Southeast Asia’. Whether you are exploring Thailand, another country in the region or just stopping off to break up a long haul flight, you may find yourself in this wonderful city on more than one occasion. This list of 10 alternative things to do in Bangkok will give you some more ideas on how to spend your time here once you have already seen the main attractions. Or perhaps you enjoy checking out the lesser...

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Top 10 things to do in Kathmandu

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Are you thinking about making Nepal your next holiday destination? If you have started your research, you’ll know that there are many things to do in Kathmandu. However, there is only so much time and it can be difficult to narrow it down to the highlights.

We have summarised our favourite spots and experiences in Nepal’s capital. Keep on reading for our top 10 things to do in Kathmandu.

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10 best places to go in November

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Are you wondering what are the best places to go in November?

We’re passionate about adventure travel and with 33 years of experience in this niche industry, we understand that this travel style is different from your relaxing-by-the-hotel-pool holiday. The best time to embark on your adventure holiday may differ from the common perception of “go when it’s the hottest and driest”.

That’s why we’ve put...

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10 best places to go in October

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It can be difficult to decide where to travel to, especially if you're bound by a certain time of year or month. Fear not, our travel calendar has lots of inspiration and idea for your next holiday! Below you'll find our best places to go in October.

Looking for another month? Check out our travel calendar.

1. Salt Flats, Bolivia

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Dream trips to plan for the future – Part 2

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We hope you are still full of inspiration and wanderlust for your next adventure - after all planning is all part of the fun. We started off our dream trips to plan for the future - part 1 here. Now one of the history lovers, foodies and island worshippers - where’s your dream destination? 

For the history lovers:

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Tagines from Morocco

We know as much as the next person that staying at home is tough. Not only because we’re passionate travellers but also because we miss our family, friends and socialising in general. While the current situation is a whole new level of “challenging”, there are things to be thankful for. One prime example is having access to the internet, as with it comes a world of possibilities to get together virtually, keeping ourselves busy and even opportunities to...

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Books that transport you across the globe

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Books have a fantastic way of transporting the reader to a world and time other than their own. Whilst some stories take place in locations that we consider familiar, many manage to portray images of places, cultures and eras around the planet so vividly that they take us to lands that are totally foreign. During times when the prospect of travel becomes impossible, books like these can become a restless traveller’s saving grace. From the comfort of your...

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Do you dare? Check out our scary food from around the world this Halloween!

Are you ready to challenge your palate with some of the world’s strangest food? Different meals from around the globe can be absolutely fascinating to those of us who consider our country’s dishes as safe and normal, but delve a little deeper and you’ll see every place has at least a few strange food choices. From Vegemite in Australia to haggis in Scotland, blood soup in Poland to snails in France - the world’s taste buds have developed quite...

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Why Southeast Asia is the ultimate vegan travel destination

Southeast Asia is one of the most popular backpacking destinations for adventurous and budget-friendly travellers. As well as rich cultures, otherworldly landscapes and some of the best beaches in the world, many flock to this corner of the globe for the unforgettable foodie experiences. While the thought of the Southeast Asian food scene might conjure up images of fried insects on sticks, it actually has a multitude of vegan choices, with plant-based cafes...

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