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Articles and tips to help with your travels

We’ve pulled together a range of articles and travel tips to help your trip go smoothly. Whether you’re planning on busing around Africa, or traveling Asia with a laptop, we’re here to help with some sound advice and excellent ideas.

Check out our most recent travel tip articles:

  • Activity Travel Activity Travel

    Get your adrenalin fix with these top activity and adventure travel destinations, from skiing to safari...

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  • The Beautiful Environment Ecotourism and Eco-travel

    Think green while travelling, plus destinations for the planet-conscious...

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  • Carbisdale Castle, Scotland Hostel Types

    From eco-lodges in Costa Rica to haunted castles in Scotland, hostels come in all shapes and sizes...

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  • The World is Your Oyster Gap Year Travel

    Our guides to packing, working and traveling around the world will help you plan the gap year of a lifetime...

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  • The Gay Pride Flag Gay Travel

    Advice for gay and lesbian travelers, from the best hostels and international pride events to gay scene city guides...

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  • On the Road Travel Articles

    Covering wide-ranging issues from transport advice to idyllic beaches, we've got the lowdown on budget travel...

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  • Stunning Landscapes Inspiring Places

    From the top spiritual spots on the planet to vibrant festivals, an introduction to the world's most inspiring places...

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  • The Freedom of Student Travel! Student Travel

    When it comes to affordable travel on a student budget, we've got the best destinations and advice covered...

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  • On The Tracks Train Travel

    Whether it's a month in Europe or just a weekend break, rail travel is an attractive proposition wherever you're headed...

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  • Planning Your Route Travel Tips

    With all that planning and careful budgeting, traveling can seem a little daunting - even before you've set off...

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  • Summer Hostel Holiday Summer Hostel Holiday

    The best beach hostels by the Med, plus family-friendly summer breaks around Europe on a budget...

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  • Festivals Festivals

    Guides to the world's most vibrant festivals, from carnival time in South America to music and dance on the streets of London...

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  • Last Minute Deals Last Minute Deals

    Last-minute hostel holidays and great holiday bargains in top destinations around the world...

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  • girly Travel for Women

    Advice for female backpackers and solo travelers, from best hostels and cities for women to fashion tips...

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  • football Sports Travel

    Catch major sporting events, tour with your team or book an action-packed break.

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  • beach Winter Sun

    Escape the winter blues and check out our top winter sun destinations

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  • bauble Christmas Travel

    Christmas Holiday on a Budget: Christmas Markets and hostel accommodation for a cheap Christmas break or New Year Vacation.

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