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Behind the scenes with Flash Pack’s new Short Stay Adventures
Discover the design secrets behind our new collection of short, sweet and fully immersive city escapes…
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Beyond impossible: How an escape to Jordan made me face my fears head on
After testing her limits in Jordan, Sophie Emler now has her sights set on surfing, ziplining and parasailing.
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Why these five countries have a thriving singles culture
Around the world, people are looking beyond nuclear families and opting to live alone in a community of like-minded solos.
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Inside the wonderful world of Brazilian cuisine with chef Manu Buffara
The Brazilian chef who’s reshaping our connection to food with creative, community-led flavors.
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My private-island stay in the Philippines: solidarity and friendship for over-30s
Flashpacker, Prathab Narenthiran, shares his experience of staying on Ginto Island with a group of like-minded castaways.
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The magic of work friendships: Lauren and Emma
These two forged a deep workplace connection – despite living 3,000 miles apart.
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Find your people: why friendship could be key to better mental health
Finding the right people to connect with in life boosts health and happiness – and friends matter more as we get older.
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The ultimate solo travel guide to Chile: Everything you need to know
Want to travel solo in Chile? Discover everything about heading to Chile as a solo traveler including top destinations and safety tips.
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Solo hiking: Everything you need to know
Let loose in the wild outdoors, in a group or solo, with these top tips for hiking abroad.
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I’ve struggled with weight my whole life. But a trip to Iceland changed everything
Solo traveller Jessica Hruby worried she was too big to hike a glacier in Iceland – she couldn’t have been more wrong…
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Nervous about group travel? Here’s why it works for introverts
Discover group travel without forced small talk, and with the space and freedom to turn up just as you are.
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The ultimate solo travel guide to Canada: Everything you need to know
Discover where to go and what to do in Canada as a solo traveler with these top safety tips, destinations and itinerary ideas.
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Antarctica: why the bottom of the Earth should be top of your bucket list
Travel journalist Jonathan Thompson explains why a trip to the wild and vanishing wilderness of Antarctica is a life-altering experience.
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Feeling stuck or burnt out? This is how adventure can reframe your career
Revive your sense of purpose, rediscover joy and reconnect with a fresh perspective on work and in life.
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6 Flashpacker quotes on unexpected friendship to inspire your next trip
These solo professionals in their 30s and 40s weren’t traveling to find friends – but that’s exactly what they ended up doing…
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How to make (and keep) friends as an adult
Making friends as an adult can be challenging. Explore Flash Pack’s practical tips for forming meaningful connections that can last a lifetime.
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How to make (and keep) friends as an adult
Making friends as an adult can be challenging. Explore Flash Pack’s practical tips for forming meaningful connections that can last a lifetime.
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Sister act: the female trio breaking barriers in Jordan’s food scene
The founder of Beit Sitti, a female-run cooking school in Amman, on opening her grandmother’s house to food lovers.
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Comuna 13 was once Medellín’s most dangerous district. Until these women turned it around…
During Escobar’s reign, this area was a no-go, before Paola Rivas set up Berracas de la 13 to empower local women.
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Macho no more: meet Argentina’s first female winemaker and trailblazing vintner
Susana Balbo, aka “the Queen of Torrontés”, has spent her life breaking boundaries in the male-dominated wine world.