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“Am I supposed to be naked?” What it’s really like communal bathing in Japan
Travel writer Jenny Novitzky takes on Japan’s communal bathing rite… It takes a certain kind…
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How type II fun can transform your life
What’s your idea of fun? For ultra-endurance athlete Mark Beaumont, there are two kinds. Last…
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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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18 moments of adventure travel you don’t want to miss
Life can be a very restricting thing if you choose to play by unwritten rules….
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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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“Sightseeing drones: a travel trend that’s nothing to do with travel”
The growth in sightseeing drones is yet another way to spoil travel and take away…
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“Hiking the Everest Trail helped lift my depression”
Tony Stevens recently travelled with Flash Pack on our first adventure to the Nepalese highlands,…
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5 bucket list cities in Asia to tick off in a lifetime
Asia. Earth’s largest and most populous continent spans a staggering 17,000 square miles, give or…
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Single in your 30s: the beauty of being selfish
I was listening to a podcast recently when the presenter used the phrase ‘positively selfish.’…
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Can adventure travel help you live longer?
“Who wants to live forever?” sang Queen, over a heart-wrenching montage in Highlander, of the…
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How to prepare for your first group travel adventure
So, you’ve taken the leap – you’ve decided to give group travel a go. But…
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Quiz: What’s your adventure personality?
Travel-lovers, look alive. With Flash Pack trips in over 45 countries, we have a different…
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Your best you: reinvent yourself with solo travel
Baggage is a concern when travelling. Have you got trousers for every occasion and eventuality…
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5 daring desert adventures to book right now
Want to tap your explorer within and send your comfort zone spinning? Don’t miss these…
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6 alternative European city breaks to dive into this autumn
Fall is in the air, bringing with it the scent of change and horizons new….
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Leave your comfort zone: how to face fear, by Ed Stafford
Hailed as “truly extraordinary” by Sir Ranulph Fiennes and “Britain’s most intrepid hero since Scott…
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Is it finally time for men to ditch the lads’ holiday?
It’s that time of year again. You’re staring at your inbox, waiting for a juicy…
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Get lost in the world’s most walkable cities
There’s an undeniable romance about great city walks. There you are, on the brink of…
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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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Is solo travel okay if you’re not single?
Solo holidays aren’t necessarily singles holidays. Andrew Dickens explains why it’s healthy to travel alone…