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Flash Pack study: average American has lost seven friendships due to pandemic loneliness
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Friendship on the road: 10 of our favourite films
10 of the best friendship films that capture the essence of soul mates on the…
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6 reasons you shouldn’t travel with your friends
Friends are great. Do we love them? Yes, we do. Can you have a fun…
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13 things you stop caring about when you turn 40
Your bladder weakens, your jowl loosens and your desire for a ‘nice night in’ increases,…
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It’s normal to feel insecure about friends – but there’s an easy fix
Olivia June is the founder of Hey! VINA, a make friends app that introduces women…
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This man nearly died twice and now travels the world in an ambulance
Be inspired by the amazing true story of Ian Dow, whose TWO near-death experiences changed…
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This is how to be the perfect group travel companion
Worried about the etiquette of group holidays? Fear not, from snoring to boring, we give…
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Being single gets more satisfying with age – for this key reason
In Jane Austen’s time, being a single was something that got progressively worse with age….
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Meet the Flashpacker: Simon’s adventure to Chile
Simon Thompson, 32, is an architect from Birmingham, UK. He joined us on our action-packed…
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4 myths about true love from our favourite Christmas movies
fWe love Christmas movies as much as the next wide-eyed believer. But boy, do they…
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8 group travel tips every introvert needs to know
If you think that group travel isn’t for the quiet, reflective type, think again The idea…
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Men, this is why you should travel solo on a group adventure
Flashpacker Tony Stevens (below) recently joined our hiking adventure in Nepal, and is now a…
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4 cool destinations to put on your solo travel hit list
On the lookout for cool destinations for solo travel? We’ve got your back Forget gin:…
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Why your 30s are prime time to seek out adventure and risk
In our 20s, we’re encouraged to roam free and do as we please. Go wild!…
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Why people who live single are often the least selfish of us all
With more and more people flying solo around the world, being single has evolved from…
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How to drink with strangers: bartenders share their tips
Most solo travellers will agree that the most awkward time of any trip is the…
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14 secrets of a kick-ass digital nomad
Dream of becoming a digital nomad? It’s easy to romanticise the idea of working aboard….
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Can being single help you live longer?
Anyone who’s ever been single in their 30s and 40s will be familiar with the…
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Why do we idolise ‘The One’? Friends are far more valuable
There’s a beautiful moment in the film About A Boy when it suddenly dawns on…
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What is social anxiety and how can you tackle it?
Social anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues; around 12% of us will…