• Flash Pack study: average American has lost seven friendships due to pandemic loneliness

    Flash Pack study: average American has lost seven friendships due to pandemic loneliness

    19th November 2021
  • Friendship on the road: 10 of our favourite films

    10 of the best friendship films that capture the essence of soul mates on the…

    21st May 2019
  • 6 reasons you shouldn’t travel with your friends

    6 reasons you shouldn’t travel with your friends

    Friends are great. Do we love them? Yes, we do. Can you have a fun…

    20th May 2019
  • 13 things you stop caring about when you turn 40

    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,…

    22nd March 2019
  • It’s normal to feel insecure about friends – but there’s an easy fix

    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…

    4th March 2019
  • This man nearly died twice and now travels the world in an ambulance

    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…

    3rd March 2019
  • This is how to be the perfect group travel companion

    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…

    7th February 2019
  • Being single gets more satisfying with age – for this key reason

    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….

    5th February 2019
  • Meet the Flashpacker: Simon’s adventure to Chile

    Meet the Flashpacker: Simon’s adventure to Chile

    Simon Thompson, 32, is an architect from Birmingham, UK. He joined us on our action-packed…

    4th February 2019
  • 4 myths about true love from our favourite Christmas movies

    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…

    19th December 2018
  • 8 group travel tips every introvert needs to know

    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…

    18th December 2018
  • Men, this is why you should travel solo on a group adventure

    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…

    14th December 2018
  • 4 cool destinations to put on your solo travel hit list

    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:…

    7th December 2018
  • Why your 30s are prime time to seek out adventure and risk

    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!…

    19th November 2018
  • Why people who live single are often the least selfish of us all

    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…

    22nd October 2018
  • How to drink with strangers: bartenders share their tips

    How to drink with strangers: bartenders share their tips

    Most solo travellers will agree that the most awkward time of any trip is the…

    6th August 2018
  • 14 secrets of a kick-ass digital nomad

    14 secrets of a kick-ass digital nomad

    Dream of becoming a digital nomad? It’s easy to romanticise the idea of working aboard….

    31st July 2018
  • Can being single help you live longer?

    Can being single help you live longer?

    Anyone who’s ever been single in their 30s and 40s will be familiar with the…

    10th June 2018
  • Why do we idolise ‘The One’? Friends are far more valuable

    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…

    9th April 2018
  • What is social anxiety and how can you tackle it?

    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…

    5th March 2018
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