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I remember when I first got back from my 30b430 trip. I was so used to looking at things through the eyes of tourist that…
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It had already been a stressful day. We were in the south of Laos, sitting in the boiling heat at the side of the road…
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As I mentioned in a previous post one of the big differences I noticed about travelling on my 30b430 trip, compared to the ‘traditional’ gap…
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Setting a budget for my trip It’s all very well getting super-organised about your saving but how should you go about setting a budget for…
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When I announced I was going on my 30b430 trip one of the first things a friend who earned considerably more than me asked was:…
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So it’s that time of the month when things can sometimes start to feel a bit rubbish. The excitement of New Year is over and…
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When you’re travelling long-term it’s inevitable that you’re going to have a few bumps and scrapes, along the way. Plans don’t always run smoothly, things…
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We all know what it’s like when you’re working. You leave the office late, battle your way home through the rush-hour crowds and get home…
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As a journalist I’m used to being the one asking the questions and staying out of the limelight. So it came as a bit of…
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There are few times over the last year when I’ve questioned what I’m doing. Travelling has always been the big love in my life so,…