Being an ethical tourist means that while exploring a new place, you think about what impact your actions can have on the environment and the local economy. However, when most people dream of travelling to a new destination, their first thought is ‘what place do I want to explore’. Perhaps their first thought should be […]
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Travelling full-time was becoming an increasingly popular way of life. Then a pandemic exploded across the globe. Countries closed their borders and those that didn’t were likely to be requesting PCR tests and expensive quarantining measures. It suddenly felt like there was no choice but for all travellers to either travel slowly or to head
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You may find that you are frequently having to overcome negativity as a full-time traveller because following a less conventional path in life is not always easily accepted. Although similar to any challenge in life, whether it be saving up enough money to follow your dream of travelling abroad or getting a job on a
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House sitting around the world in free accommodation sounds too good to be true but it is entirely possible! So what is house sitting? Well essentially, you look after someone’s house and most likely pets as well while they are away in exchange for free rent for house sitting. There are house sitters wanted all
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I know many people and my past self included, are terrified by the idea of life in a hostel. Images of dirty, unhygienic places are conjured up along with scary dangerous strangers and your stuff being stolen. Of course, there are likely to be dodgy hostels but on the whole, they are a wonderful accommodation
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The issue most people face when it comes to travelling is lack of funds. Well, there are numerous things you can do to prevent this problem from constantly arising from house sitting to volunteering. However, a simple but effective technique to save money both leading up to and while travelling is to set a strict
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10 years ago I spent 2 weeks in Paris with my family. I’ve picked a few things from our time there to make up a simple but delightful itinerary on how best to spend a weekend in Paris. For me, travelling is about taking it slow. I spend time at some sights but don’t jam-pack
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A very special part of travelling is learning all about the favourite food of different cultures. Something us Scots love is a Scottish fry up! It doesn’t have to involve meat though, I have enjoyed an alternative delicious meat free one. In most Scottish hotels, cafes and restaurants, there is always the option of a
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Housesitting jobs provide you with the opportunity to stay in someone else’s home for free. Imagine, the chance to stay anywhere in the world for free! Build up your experience and you will soon be being accepted for ones all over the world. How about a villa in the Caribbean! Occasionally housesitting does not include
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Why spend time volunteering abroad? Well, to be a volunteer is to freely offer up your time to work with animals or people in some way. This could be anything from assisting in the building of a new school to looking after a young child or helping injured animals. A huge benefit of volunteering abroad
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