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Do I really need a money belt?By SunshineJo1 Reply · 39 ViewsLast post: 2 months ago · Danni

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2 months ago
Danni

Advice for visiting New Zealand for the first timeBy rtw_dan4 Replies · 39 ViewsLast post: 2 months ago · Danni

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2 months ago
Danni

Best South America Tour Company for BackpackersBy SunshineJo2 Replies · 62 ViewsLast post: 2 months ago · Danni

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2 months ago
Danni

18 travelling alone without friendsBy SunshineJo1 Reply · 34 ViewsLast post: 2 months ago · Danni

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2 months ago
Danni

Bored on my gap year, regretting itBy Allykat2 Replies · 28 ViewsLast post: 3 months ago · Gap Year World

3 months ago
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How long does it take to get through customs at Heathrow Airport?By adam_wellington1 Reply · 35 ViewsLast post: 3 months ago · mattyb

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3 months ago
mattyb

G Adventures or IntrepidBy mattyb2 Replies · 107 ViewsLast post: 3 months ago · mattyb

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3 months ago
mattyb

Do a tour or go backpacking first?By adam_wellington1 Reply · 24 ViewsLast post: 3 months ago · mattyb

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3 months ago
mattyb

Is it worth getting a Travelex Card?By miss_ee3 Replies · 36 ViewsLast post: 3 months ago · mattyb

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3 months ago
mattyb

Fancy a free trip to the beautiful Greek Islands?By Gap Year World1 Reply · 41 ViewsLast post: 3 months ago · explorer1997

3 months ago
explorer1997

Is a gap year better before or after uni?By funki_kat2 Replies · 32 ViewsLast post: 3 months ago · Bunnie

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3 months ago
Bunnie

How much money for 3 weeks in BaliBy backpackingbecky1 Reply · 28 ViewsLast post: 3 months ago · Bunnie

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3 months ago
Bunnie

New York or LABy maya3 Replies · 36 ViewsLast post: 3 months ago · Jess_xoxo

3 months ago
Jess_xoxo

Anyone done Contiki before in Europe? How was it?By miss_ee0 Replies · 21 ViewsLast post: 3 months ago · miss_ee

3 months ago
miss_ee

Thailand Jungle Experience Party Dates 2025By jess123450 Replies · 25 ViewsLast post: 3 months ago · jess12345

3 months ago
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