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Ikaria – Volunteering on a Timeless Greek Island

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‘I wished our first meeting hadn’t started an hour and a half late…at least not the very first one!’ Mihalis laughed, pointing to an invisible watch on his hairy wrist. ‘This isn’t the kind of Greece you know…time doesn’t exist in Ikaria!’ His explosive laugh caused us, the foreign volunteers, to pause with our buttered […]

Solo Hiking the Slovenian Mountain Trail

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I sat in a hostel room in Maribor, northeastern Slovenia, hiking gear and packaged food strewn all over my bed. I was planning to start walking the Slovenian Mountain Trail the following day but I still knew almost nothing about it. Established in 1953, It’s one of the oldest long distance mountain trails in the […]

8 Reasons Why You Should Go On A Caravan Holiday

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Caravan holidays are making a comeback. With the cost of holidays rising, this cheaper alternative is a cost-effective and flexible option for an impromptu weekend getaway. Whatever your age the thrill of a caravan holiday is hard to beat. Still not convinced? We’ve put together 8 reasons why you should go on a caravan holiday. […]

Essential Items for Your Hiking Backpack

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Essential Items for Your Hiking Backpack (Infographic) A well-packed backpack is a key factor in making sure your hike is comfortable, safe and enjoyable. Learn more about how to pack your hiking bag in the infographic below. Packing for a hike can be a balancing act – you want to ensure that you have everything […]

How Traveling Across The Globe Can Improve Mental Health

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Whether you’re traveling to a local city near your home or across the globe, science shows that traveling can positively influence mental health. In fact, a study by Harris Group found that 72 percent of millennials prefer to spend their money on experiences rather than on material items, noting that experiences brought more happiness to […]

Walking Sky Road on Ireland’s West Coast

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I stand above the ocean at Sky Road’s summit and look out over the islands, where folktales say mermaids sit and sing and comb their hair. A group of French tourists laugh amongst themselves. There’s a smell of saltwater and a faraway seagull cries. Behind me Sky Road winds its way back to Clifden, where […]

5 Genuine Tips for Travel Industry to Follow in 2019

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Traveling industry is a global business category that benefits all and sundry, regardless of geographical position and not to mention the global customer base it attracts for the involved businesses. But no matter how lucrative the traveling industry might feel like for businesses involved in it, it is true that there are several difficulties that […]