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Sweet Smells of Bangkok
"Three girls arriving in Bangkok was slightly scary to say the least, especially when being the first destination on our little adventures..."
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A Blog For Me
"This blog shall be different. This blog is for me. I think it is a wonder of travel it that awakens an entirely individual thirst for development."
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"Although we haven’t got everything set in stone, we have rough plans for our travels this summer! We're planning a short trip to South East Asia..."
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Red Bull gives you wings
Red Bull have released an unbelievable video of five skydivers flying at 120mph above 13,000ft, all while flying alongside a pair of gliders.
Naked beach travellers ‘revealed’
A new survey by travel agent Expedia has revealed the nationality most likely to get naked on a beach whilst travelling. Who's keenest to get their kit off?
My Chilli Challenge
This is the story of my chilli challenge, the stupidest thing I've ever done while on the road. I don't expect either sympathy or respect, all I expect is a laugh.
A Road to Somewhere
It's safe to say that Lt Peter Gordon-Finlayson is lucky to be alive after his light tank set off a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. However, before bombs, he built roads on his gap year.
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Why volunteer on your gap year?
Why do gap year travellers spend their money, time and effort to volunteer when they can simply throw on their backpack and have a care-free gap experience?
Katie Finn’s Guide to San Francisco
San Francisco is a blur of exciting experiences. Katie Finn guides us through the city that gave the world hippies, beatniks, gay pride and Otis Redding's best tune.
