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• A Magical Holiday in the Maldives

  

  The Maldives: just the name evokes images of hundreds of tropical isles, lush tropical forests and pristine white sandy beaches surrounded by the crystal clear... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Revealing the Most Unfriendly Countries of 2013

  

  Every year there is a vote on the most friendly and least friendly countries to visit in the world. So who made it into the list of the top ten least riendly... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Secret to Making Friends While Travelling

  

  Making friends while you travel is hit and miss. Sometimes you find yourself in that perfect situation, surrounded by dozens of people that you have so much in... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• How Travelling Changed Our Life: An Interview with Changes in Longitude

  

  1. In 2011 you decided to do what a lot of people would consider to be crazy; you sold your house and gave away most of your belongings to travel the world. Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Holiday Entitlements: A Guide to Finding the Best Job for You

  

  Not everyone has the same holiday entitlements. While some of us live to work others work to live, it all comes down to life choices. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Four Simple Ideas for Awesome Holiday

  

  Travel is about more than just hitting the bars and spending your days on the beach. Make your next holiday a memorable one by trying something different this... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Opening My Eyes to the Beauty of Buton

  

  It was my fault, I had under-estimated Buton. The small island off the South coast of Sulawesi is beautiful, but arriving in the capital of Bau Bau I just hit... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Funny Photos: Arctic Conditions Defeat Tropical Travellers

  

  People will do anything to stay warm as I was finding out. There must have been almost 100 tourists and backpackers packed onto the little viewing platform... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 DESTINATIONS

• One Long Day: the Best and the Worst Things About Travelling

  

  After a week in the highlands of Sulawesi and having caught a cold I knew exactly what I wanted; a hot tropical island surrounded by coral reefs and calm... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Tana Toraja: When Death Becomes a Tourist Attraction

  

  A shawl covered her head, but as she turned it fell away, revealing the lined face of an old woman. Her skin was a rich weathered brown. There were smile lines... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Taking Photos of the Tourists

  

  You want a photo with me? Really! I mean, I thought I recognised you from somewhere before, but then I realised that we’ve never actually met. Don’t worry,... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Secrets of Indonesian Black Magic

  

  There was a crowd gathering on the side of the street and everybody knows, that whatever is at the centre has to be interesting, and so the crowd grew. Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Toraja: Just Who Can Afford a Funeral?

  

  Rantepao buffalo market, Toraja; the streets were so packed it was impossible to walk down them. Cars sat bumper to bumper crawling along the muddy track. Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Revealing the Best Bites in Makassar

  

  Sulawesi is overlooked by most tourists that come to Indonesia in favor of the tourist islands of Bali and Lombok. However, for tourists that do decide to go... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• How Indonesian Malls Are Saving the Polar Bars

  

  It is bloody hot outside, so the air-conditioning in the mall should be a godsend, or it would be if it wasn’t so bloody cold that you could breed penguins and... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A Global Toilet Tour: What Every Traveller Knows but Never Tells You

  

  Toilets; it’s one of those topics that travel bloggers just don’t talk about. Well today I want to take a step into the bathroom and reveal just what you can... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Off the Beaten Track: Five Best Places in Indonesia

  

  Bali, Yogyakarta, the Gili Islands and Lombok, this is Indonesia for most backpackers and you’re guaranteed an awesome time. However, if you want to get really... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Only Guide to Raja Ampat You Will Ever Need to Read

  

  The turquoise and cobalt blue waters of the bay shimmered under the light of the morning sun. Rocky outcrops, black as ink and sharp as razor blades broke... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Problems of Keeping up with Friends

  

  As I prepare to move to a different city I can’t help getting a bit nostalgic. When you travel and move around a lot it’s hard to keep in contact with the... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• My Travel Bugs: Clueless Taxi Drivers

  

  I can speak the language so this shouldn’t be a problem. In fact I’ve got a pretty good idea in which direction we should be headed, because I just talked to... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL