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One of the biggest trends in 2017 was the growth of people travelling independently. According to the latest Wanderlust Magazine’s Adventure Travel Survey, in 2017, 31% of UK travellers did so without friends and partners.
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It all begins with the first mountain. For me it was a Scottish peak on a school trip when I was eleven and something about the absorption in the physical task, the mental commitment, the feeling of being in nature and part of it, was all-consuming.
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Fleewinter’s Brazil Travel Specialist Elena Skalovskaia provides an introduction to the less known places in Brazil for the curious, unconventional traveller who likes to explore.
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Lynne Kirby of Enable Holidays shares her experiences of exploring the Golden Triangle of India.
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Inntravel’s Steve Jack explains how a walking holiday can be good for body, mind, and soul.
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Quite a common question for anyone not working in the travel industry is about the difference between a tour operator and a travel agent. Both terms are, in effect, industry jargon and we expect the consumer to work out what the difference is. So let’s clear that up.
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Are you thinking of going to Vietnam? If so, here are a few top tips, and FAQ's, answered. How do I get a Visa? What's the weather like? How do I behave and dress?
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The Vistula river has beaches, boulevards, and an active nightlife surrounding it.
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The 'Nakation' has hit headlines, with many jumping at the chance to judge. Donna of Chalfont Holidays, specialists in naturist travel, explains why you should take one.
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