Solo MALE Backpacker Safety Tips.
Despite what you may hear with the focus on solo female travel safety in the mass media men actually travel the world solo too, and statistically we are at far greater risk of most forms of violent...
View ArticleShould You Learn Self Defence Before Your Gap Year?
Is learning a martial art or a bit of self defence a good idea for your gap year? Well the problem is the answer isn't exactly clear cut. Staying safe on your gap year involves far more than learning...
View ArticleWhy I hate Money Belts (And Why You Shouldn’t Wear Them).
Money belts are an almost ubiquitous piece of travel equipment, but should you wear a money belt on your gap year? I can't stand them, never wear one and think they do very little to decrease the risk...
View ArticleHow Not To Get Murdered, Killed Or Kidnapped On Your Gap Year.
The media is rife with tales of backpackers coming to a sticky and untimely end on their gap years, salivating over details of all the monsters that lurk in the shadows the second you get off that...
View ArticleIs Australia Becoming Too Dangerous For Backpackers Fearful Of Sexual Assault?
With the media sensationalising more and more high profile cases of backpackers and gap year travellers in Australia becoming victims of serious crimes, questions are being asked whether or not...
View ArticleShould You Travel To Dangerous Countries?
The world is filled with countries that are seemingly off limits to any mere mortal traveller. With tales of extreme danger and endless conflict or terrorist attacks filling the headlines, is anywhere...
View ArticleWe Need To Change How We Think About Travel Safety.
Too many people are afraid of travelling the world. They think taking a gap year is dangerous and backpacking is too risky. There are risks out there for travellers, but they should be prepared for,...
View ArticleIs Solo Travel Safe? Essential Gap Year Safety Tips For All Solo Backpackers.
Solo travel is an amazing way to see the world and countless backpackers head off on solo gap years every single day, have a life changing adventure and have the absolute time of their lives, but is it...
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Expert Travel Tips For Staying Safe During Civil Or Political Unrest.
Political or civil unrest is an unfortunate reality in modern society and can be experienced anywhere, in any country at any time. From political protests and rallies to full blown riots, here are...
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