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Travelling with a purpose: Volunteering for NGOs during your travels

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For many people travel is about enjoying a well-deserved break, switching off from problems back at home and enjoying new and exciting destinations to the fullest. But long-term travellers, especially those that have been on the road for a long time, can find themselves wanting a deeper purpose alongside their endless cravings for more adventure….

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Hostels that give back to the community

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We love travelling – exploring new places, trying new food, learning the locals’ stories and staying at hostels that give back to the community is everything we live for. We also know that travelling is a privilege and that we should be…

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Seven destinations where you can help out with wildlife conservation projects around the world

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Whether you’re an enthusiastic animal lover or simply keen to give back to Mother Nature while you’re off gallivanting around the globe, there are loads of wildlife conservation projects across the world ideal for backpackers. Travel is a passion…

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Wearable souvenirs: 10 best places for vintage shopping around the world

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The Earth is suffering, and we all know that. Choosing to travel in a sustainable way and supporting eco-friendly hostels is already making a big difference. That being said, the fashion industry alone accounts for 5%…

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10 best national parks in Europe

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Endless plains, lush green landscapes, waterfalls – any backpacker that hears these words feels a spike in their heart rate. But are you struggling to decide where to go? Don’t know what to see? Well we’ve summed up the best national parks…

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21 eco-friendly hostels perfect for the sustainable traveller!

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When you travel, how much do you think about your impact on the planet? Is sustainable travel something that’s always at the front of your mind? Being kind to the earth is something we should all consider when we’re on the road,…

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How to avoid being scammed in Thailand

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Thailand has become a backpacking hotspot for very good reason, boasting some of the world’s best beaches, most unique markets and wildest parties! Unfortunately, as tourists flock to the beautiful country, so too do the people running scams trying to take advantage…

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Want a more authentic travel experience in Lisbon? Be a responsible tourist

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Tourism injects money into local economies, creates new jobs and helps to improve a city’s infrastructure. But what happens when tourism is so successful a city struggles to support the influx of visitors? Lisbon is one such city. Visitors are drawn by…

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Sustainable travel: what’s it all about & why is it so important?

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“Sustainability”: it’s the word on everybody’s lips these days. We’re constantly hearing about responsible tourism, eco-lodges and waste being dumped into the ocean. The concept of “being green” has filtered down to all of us in one way or another – but…

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