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Gender equality can end world hunger: The Hunger Project

Our 1% for the Planet charity partner The Hunger Project works to end world hunger by promoting gender equality.

March

2024

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2 mins

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Sharing the summit: A hike to Everest Base Camp

Whether you know it or not, hiking is always a form of pilgrimage. ⛰️

January

2024

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4 mins

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Chasing Aurora Borealis in the Arctic

Two women’s journey to Swedish Lapland to search for the elusive northern lights ❄️

October

2023

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3 mins

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How to make friends when travelling solo

A guide to meeting kindred spirits in places you don’t have existing networks 🥰

October

2023

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2 mins

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Eat like a local at Singapore’s hawker centres

An unwritten code of rules that’ll have you eating like a local in Singapore’s hawker stalls in a heartbeat! 🍜

September

2023

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3 mins

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A guide to Italian road trips in four acts

Italy is a country that is best driven around – slowly – in the tiniest car you can find! 🚗

September

2023

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4 mins

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Hiking the UK's West Highland Way: Reasons to be hyped

Haggis, Whisky and the Hogwarts Express: Scotland’s most iconic hiking route is a dream come true! 🥾

September

2023

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3 mins

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Japan’s northern bear hunters: Matagi, a culture co-existing with nature

Little known even to Japanese nationals, Matagi have been struggling to conserve their traditional customs. 🏹

September

2023

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4 mins

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Seven incredible off-the-beaten-path experiences in Mexico

From a remote beach oasis and a lesser-known mountain town to surreal botanic gardens. ✨

August

2023

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3 mins

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Bulgaria: sandy coasts, long dinners and the best gateway to the Balkans

Bulgaria’s popularity as a travel destination has really started to pop off! ⛰️

August

2023

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4 mins

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Chasing waterfalls on Aotearoa New Zealand’s South Island

At least 1500 waterfalls are marked on maps of Te Waipounamu! 🌊

August

2023

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4 mins

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10 lessons from 10 years of solo travel as a woman

What I have learned from globetrotting alone, bright-eyed and open-hearted with my wheely backpack and rip-off Birks. 💫

August

2023

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4 mins

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Seven tips to help you pack for unpredictable weather

20 years of travelling has taught this writer to always dress like an onion! 🧅

July

2023

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3 mins

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Albania: The emerging gem of Southeastern Europe

Dodge the crowds and treat yourself to one of the Mediterranean's best-kept secrets! 💎

July

2023

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4 mins

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Finding community abroad: Navigating Tokyo's not-so-inclusive gym culture

As someone who identifies as queer with tattoos, I've experienced the unique challenges of finding acceptance. 🏋

July

2023

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4 mins

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10 solid tips for travelling on a budget

Travel doesn't have to break the bank! Allow us to guide you on the path of frugal enlightenment. 🐷💰

July

2023

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3 mins

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Travelling Europe during a summer heatwave

A tongue-in-cheek guide to surviving the climate apocalypse this European summer 🥵

July

2023

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3 mins

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Mistakes you'll make travelling solo

Often when I share accounts of my first solo travels at age 18, I watch as my audience's eyes flash with horror... ✈

July

2023

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3 mins

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Why I'll never pay for checked luggage again

While I've spent tens of thousands of dollars on travel, I’ve learned that there's one expense I can’t quite justify. 🧳

June

2023

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2 mins

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Around Costa Rica on a motorbike – and how you can do it too

An interview with Tom Voirol, who spent two weeks looping Costa Rica with a bunch of pals. 🏍️

June

2023

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5 mins

Travel safety

Everything you need to know about Bali belly: Before, during and after

Bali belly is a sickness that comes for many weak-stomached Westerners. 🙊

June

2023

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3 mins

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Tips for travelling (successfully) as a vegetarian

There are plenty of reasons to be eating less meat right now. 🥦

June

2023

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2 mins

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Five alternative Instagram spots in Barcelona

Some local-ish knowledge of off-the-beaten spots in Spain's Catalan capital. 💃🏾

May

2023

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4 mins

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How to experience nature tourism in Japan

A bear conservationist living in Japan shares his recommendations for nature activities and farm stays. 🐻

May

2023

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4 mins

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How to hack your brain to create core travel memories

Learning about your biases and heuristic tendencies can help you make better travel decisions! 🧠

May

2023

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3 mins

Travel safety

Travelling with anxiety

For people with anxiety, a trip overseas can be a stressful, overwhelming and destabilising experience. 😰

May

2023

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3 mins

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How slow travel changed the way I experience the world

Slow travel is more than simply checking off a list of sightseeing attractions... 🌍

May

2023

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3 mins

Travel insurance

What is the point of travel insurance?

With inflation at dizzying heights, you can't help but wonder, "Do I really need travel insurance?" 🤔

May

2023

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2 mins

Travel safety

How to stay safe from mosquito-borne diseases when you're travelling

Tips to help you safeguard yourself against mosquitos when you’re travelling. 🦟

May

2023

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2 mins

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A guide to capturing the world on Super 8

An alternate way of recording your travels and capturing those smaller, purer moments that your phone can't! 🎥

May

2023

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5 mins

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Surviving jet lag

How to keep the dreaded jet lag at bay when you change time zones travelling 😴

May

2023

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3 mins

Travel insurance

Travel insurance explained

So what actually is travel insurance and what should you be looking for in a policy? 🧐

May

2023

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3 mins

Travel insurance

Our snow sports cover explained

Freely's Snow Sports Boost offers benefits that may lend a hand when you go skiing, snowboarding or snowmobiling 🏂

April

2023

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2 mins

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A feminist city guide to Kathmandu

Exciting and impactful feminist endeavours that will enrich your experience of Nepal’s capital. ✨

April

2023

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5 mins

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Under Sahara stars: Camping with camels in Morocco

Riding camels in Morocco was a contrast of extremes: a metaphor for the desert itself. 🐪

April

2023

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4 mins

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What it's like to use onsen in Japan as a trans person

For gender minorities like myself, entering these public bathhouses poses a great dilemma. 🛁

March

2023

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5 mins

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A travel guide to Uzbekistan

If you're hankering for a culturally adventurous travel experience, look no further than Uzbekistan! 💚

March

2023

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4 mins

Travel safety

How to stay healthy on your cruise

How can you make sure that you stay in tip-top health while cruising? 🚢

March

2023

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2 mins

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Cycling across continents is easier than you think

Long-distance bicycle touring is enjoying a new golden age. 🚴⛺

March

2023

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4 mins

Travel safety

Don’t get sick on the road: How to build up your immune system before your trip

Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, it’s a sound idea to build your immune system up before you go! 🍊

March

2023

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2 mins

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A travel guide to Kazakhstan

Wander off the beaten path and put Kazakhstan on your bucket list. ⛰️

March

2023

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4 mins

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Unexpected lessons from an Icelandic horse

Being around the intelligence and charm of these quirky horses was a highlight 🐴

March

2023

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4 mins

Travel safety

How to travel safely in high altitudes

You actually don’t even need to be climbing to experience this incredibly annoying phenomena 😵‍💫

February

2023

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2 mins

Travel insurance

When should I get travel insurance?

If you’ve got a trip booked and are wondering when you should buy travel insurance 🤔

February

2023

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1 min

Travel articles

Five spots to surf before you can't

Some are going to challenge you and others just delight 🏄🏽‍♀️

February

2023

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4 mins

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A travel guide to the Kyrgyz Republic

Landlocked in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China is this wild, magical place ✨

January

2023

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4 mins

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How to be a more ethical, mindful and sustainable traveller

Many of us aren’t always as responsible as we would like when we travel

November

2022

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4 mins

Travel insurance

The Freely Guide to travel insurance jargon

PDS, Excess, Boosts, exclusion....What does it all mean exactly?

November

2022

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4 mins

Travel safety

Stay safe with these snow sports safety tips

Though snowsports are among some of the greatest activities to do, they do inevitably come with risks.

August

2022

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3 mins

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Awesome experiences in Aotearoa/New Zealand you probably don't know about

Whether you're a foodie, a keen hiker or a culture buff, Aotearoa/New Zealand is an incredible place to visit!

March

2022

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3 mins

We're not the kind of travel insurance company you'll never hear from – in a good way

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