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Asia is calling you dear traveller! With everything from Halong Bay and the Taj Mahal to epic food and full moon parties, Asia is the place to #experienceit.

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ASIA

REAL Asia

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MOZAMBIQUENot only is Mozambique really fun to say out loud (try it and you’ll be provided with endless fun) but it’s also incredibly beautiful, and the perfect place to explore.

We are

(and REALLY love ASIA!)

REAL GAPEXPERIENCETo dearest traveller,

We have a lot of feelings for Asia. Could it be considered obsessive to love Asia as much as we do? Possibly… The food, the sights, the culture; it’s truly amazing!

Thailand is probably the dreamiest place on this planet. Shut your eyes and picture this: sunshine, fun times galore and noodle dishes which make you want to leap in pure joy. Cambodia’s an explorer’s dream – Angkor Wat’s been sitting in Siem Reap for thousands of years and it’s still super popular. Tick the Taj Mahal off your bucket list, and if you want to get off the beaten track, make sure you check out Laos, Asia’s ‘hidden’ gem!

We’re also loving the Great Wall of China – it’s an absolute babe, Halong Bay in Vietnam is a dreamboat and frankly, orang-utans could swing all day in front of our eyes and we’d be mesmerised.

So scratch those itchy feet and get going, traveller. You don’t want to miss out on this!

Happy Reading, Real Gap Experience

Meet the friendly locals in Sri Lanka!

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Tick the Taj Mahal off the bucket list.More on India, page 16

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Meet the friendly locals in Sri Lanka!

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CONTENTSWhat’s your style? 06

Overview 08

Thailand 10

Cambodia 12

China 14

India 16

Laos 18

Vietnam 20

Malaysia 22

Sri Lanka 24

Indonesia 26

Nepal 28

Asia ‘Mini Experiences’ 30

Why book with us? 32

84% go SOLO! 33

We’re REAL Social 34

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#myrealexperience

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It’s aBIG WORLD

out there

GO EXPLORE.

#myrealexperience

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What’s your

STYLE?Style: we all have it in abundance (our mums on the other hand, questionable) - but when it comes to travel, we’re all so different.

If you’re looking for adventure, our experience trips are the way to go, and the Thailand Experience is the perfect place to start. You’ll explore the country from top to bottom and hit a Full Moon Party (hello!).

Want to spend more time in one place? Volunteer. You’ll really get the chance to get your face stuck into community life: you’ll be smiling at the locals, stuffing your chops full of local grub and pulling faces with excitement 24/7.

If you really want to go full out, why not put a load of our epic trips together? We can help you design the itinerary of a lifetime, easy peasy lemon squeezy.

Whatever you’re looking for we’ve got it covered

Cruise Halong Bay, Vietnam

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Want to make a difference? Get out there and volunteer! It’s

an incredibly rewarding experience; you’ll get the opportunity to learn about the culture from the inside, properly get to know the locals and make a whole

load of travelly mates. (You’re welcome).

VOLUNTEER

EXPERIENCESBit of a thrill seeker at heart? Get out there and #experienceit with our group trips! Going ‘solo’? No worries! 84% of our travellers go alone, so you’ll make LOADS of friends in no time! Our experiences are the absolute best; they’ll take you around a country and you’ll learn about it from top to bottom. We even have some adventures which take you across two countries! Thailand and Cambodia Experience, anyone?

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Experience it in true style HERE

Make a difference to communities in Cambodia

Experience Holi Festival, India

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Monkey around in Malaysia!

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Inspire your travel taste buds with these Asia experiences...

ASIASIZZLING BEACHES. CRACKIN’ CULTURE. LUSH JUNGLES.There’s a reason why Asia has been at the top of every backpackers list since day dot. It’s because it’s magnificent. Truly magnificent.

There are so many major things to see, from the Great Wall to Halong Bay, Bangkok to Beijing, to wondrous animals like elephants, pandas, turtles and orang-utans. There’s never a dull moment here, so let’s get going!

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Angkor Wat. Enough said!Page 12

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of trip ideas

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Top Tip?With everything from volunteering to

experiences, try to link

together several trips to create your own RTW adventure.

#experienceitin ASIA!

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THAILANDFriendly faces. Delish Nosh. Excellent ElephantsThailand. Oh Thailand. We want to send you love letters, Valentine’s Day presents and gifts galore – we love you that much. From your sandy beaches that we can wiggle our little toes in, to the full moon parties, the beautiful food and the culture, we’re so excited by you. (We know you will be too!)

FAST FACTS:Capital: Bangkok

Currency: Thai Baht

Language: Thai

Must eat: Hands down, it has to be Pad Thai. We LOVE it. There are loads of variations, but expect scrummy stir fried noodles with peanuts and chilli!

MUST SEE?Visit the floating markets. There is an amazing atomosphere with so many sights and sounds. Plus it’s a great chance to try fruits you’ve probably never even seen before!THAILAND is our MOST

popular destination each year!

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THAILAND EXPERIENCE

Starting off with a gadabout in Bangkok,

you’ll move on to volunteer in stunning

Sangkhlaburi before hitting the beautiful

beaches of Koh Phangan. Ahhh.

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must-dos in THAILAND #experienceit4

Try new dishes at the Floating Market

Rave it up at a Full Moon Party

Photograph a long-tail boat

Ride in a colourful Tuk Tuk

THAILAND COMMUNITY AND ELEPHANTSIf you want to discover the ‘Real’ Thailand and spend your days hangin’ out with elephants, this is the trip for you. This is a wildlife adventure and a half!

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There is so much variety in Thailand. From the chaotic hustle and bustle of

Koh San Road to beautiful, white sandy beaches of Koh Phi Phi. It honestly does

have something for everyone!

Oli, Top Travel Designer ““

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must-sees when in CAMBODIA Beaches in

SihanoukvilleThe STUNNING

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CAMBODIATerrific temples. Fun Loving Littlens. Stunning Scenery

Cambodia is everything you dreamt South East Asia would be. It’s rough around the edges, unbelievably beautiful and packs a punch with those ‘wow’ moments – for starters, head to the world renowned Angkor Wat for a proper root around. Make sure Siem Reap and Phnom Penh are on your adventure agenda too!

Top Tip?Learn some of the basic language. Even if you’re not good at it, locals will appreciate you trying. It goes a long way!

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CAMBODIA EXPERIENCE

We adore this trip; everything from Angkor

Wat to our time volunteering. Expect

beach parties, fun times and everything in

between on this EPIC 21 Day trip!

Cambodia’s must see has to be Angkor Wat. Make sure you go there early in the

morning to avoid the crowds and photograph sunrise.

Stand opposite the lake for an awesome reflection -

perfect photo opportunity!

Chris, Travel Advice Guru “

CAMBODIA CHILDCARE Take time out to volunteer in Cambodia and you’ll make a real difference. Expect fun and games galore, the kids love singing songs and having a good time!

Royal Palace in Phnom Penh

Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap

Night Markets in Phnom Penh

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FAST FACTS:Capital: Phnom Penh

Currency: Cambodian Riel

Language: Khmer

Must eat: Amok is a traditional dish in Cambodia. It’s a thick sauce with coconut milk, fish and veg. DELISH!

Watch the trip video HERE!

Top Trips & Sneaky Tips

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VIETNAMBuzzin’ Cities. Vivacious landscape. Halong BayThe variety in Vietnam is outrageous; you can go from cruising through the blue waters of Halong Bay to a tranquil beach, a packed out city to luscious paddy fields in no time. It’s such a dream, and it’s a ‘real’ favourite of the team. Who fancies seeing this awesome place with us?

Vietnam has something for every traveller. The food is the best in the

world, the people are genuinely friendly and the scenery is amazing!

Tom, Master of Marketing “

Top Tip?Be confident crossing the road and just do as the locals do! Walk slow, steady and predictably, the traffic will pass right around you!

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VIETNAM EXPERIENCE

Halong Bay’s one of our favourite places,

and on this trip you’ll go there and party

on a private castaway island. THE dream.

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must-dos in VIETNAM #experienceit4

Kayak the idyllic Halong Bay

Make friends with the locals

Party on a castaway island (yes really!)

Visit the incredible rice paddy fields

VIETNAM CHILDCARE VOLUNTEERSIf you want to make a difference, head out to Vietnam and help out on our childcare project. Expect to play games, sing songs and have loads of fun!

Top Trips & Sneaky Tips

FAST FACTS:Capital: Hanoi

Currency: Vietnamese Dong

Language: Vietnamese

Must eat: Check out a big, spicy bowl of Pho (pronounced ‘fuh’)! This flavoursome, aromatic rice noodle broth is served by street food vendors and is largely eaten as a breakfast dish. YES PLEASE!

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LAOSSnazzy Scenery. Old School Sites. Hidden Gem

If you want to explore ‘old school’ Asia, this is it. Laos is truly stunning; it’s green everywhere and everything’s so luscious and beautiful. Luang Prabang is so chilled out it’s unreal and Vang Vieng is backpacker paradise – there’s so much to do. We can’t wait to show you the ropes.

Top Tip?

Make sure you visit

the night market in

Luang Prabang. It gets

transformed overnight

and becomes the hub of

the city with loads of stalls

and things to see! must-dos when in LAOS #experienceit4

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LAOS EXPERIENCE

This trip will provide you with three weeks

of absolute glory. We’ll take you to our

favourite bits, from Luang Prabang to Vang

Vieng. Kayaking, trekking and caving will

be on the cards too!

I love Laos because it’s so different to the rest of South East Asia, it’s quiet and peaceful and most importantly it’s genuine.

There aren’t loads of things placed around

just for tourists, you go there to really explore and

experience it.

Louisa, Flights Extraordinaire “

Visit the mystical ‘Plain of Jars’

Take a dip in one of the many waterfalls

Discover the incredible caves

FAST FACTS:Capital: Vientiane

Currency: Lao Kip

Language: Lao

Must eat: Louisa’s recommendation? Purple

sticky rice! IT’S SO GOOD! often eaten as a dessert

alongside banana or mango.

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Explore the quiet rivers by Kayak

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CHINAA Really Big Wall. Snazzy Cities. Noodle Central

From buzzin’ Beijing to the greatest wall that’s probably ever existed, China’s one cool chick. She’s feisty and super popular, in fact, 1.4 billion people think she’s pretty swish; it’s the most populated country in the world. With a crackin’ cuisine like theirs it’s not hard to see why – her ‘spring rolls (obvs) bring all the boys to the yard’. Mmmm noodles, get in my face!

must-dos when in CHINA Keep your eyes

peeled for Pandas! Cruise through Hong Kong on a junk boat6

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China is my all time favourite place in the world! Must see? The Great Wall – it’s obvious but you just won’t believe how awesome it is until you see it with your own

eyes (oh and you can’t see it from space, by the way)!

Lisa, Master of Sales & Customer Ops “

CHINA ULTIMATE ADVENTURE

Starting off in Hong Kong, you’ll travel

through China, stopping off at sights along

the way. Expect to see Beijing, Shanghai,

Giant Pandas and the Great Wall.

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CHINA PAID TEACHING WITH TEFL If you want to travel AND get paid, teach in China for a year. Not only will you gain great experience for your CV, you’ll have an awesome time too!

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FAST FACTS:Capital: Beijing

Currency: Renminbi

Language: Mandarin

Must eat: Cha Siu Bao - steamed pork buns that you can buy along the street for next to nothing. SO delicious.

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“Float the Li River on a Bamboo raft

Try a bit of Martial Arts!

Trek part of The Great Wall. It’s GREAT!

Eat deep fried crabs. YES. REALLY.

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I LOVE Malaysia. Everyone is so friendly, the food is

delicious and the landscapes are diverse. There is always so

much to see and do!

Nikki, Customer Operations Whizz

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MALAYSIAOrangutan central. Wildlife GALORE . Jungely Special

If your life’s dream is to go out and see an orang-utan swinging about in its natural habitat, then this is the country for you Real Gapper. We love those little mites with all our heart, they’re so brilliant it hurts. Malaysia’s cities are pretty sassy too, and we love the food. Yum!

Top Tip?Make sure you experience Taman Negara National Park. Hike through one of the world’s oldest rainforests and enjoy the spectacular views and wildlife!

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FAST FACTS:Capital: Kuala Lumpur

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit

Language: Bahasa Melayu

Must eat: Nikki recommends a roti canai; a flat bread often eaten for breakfast and dipped in curry sauce. The bread itself is so buttery and flaky, I still dream about it now!!!

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must-dos in MALAYSIA #experienceit4

Visit the MASSIVE Petronas Towers

Hike Taman Negara National Park

Keep an eye out for the amazing wildlife

Buy souvenirs at the local markets

MALAYSIA ORANG-UTAN EXPERIENCE

After spending two weeks in a zoo, you’ll

head out to Borneo to monkey about

in the rainforest. Expect to see them all

swinging around above you. Dream!

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MALAYSIA ZOO ASSISTANTIf you’ve ever dreamt of working with

animals, then our ‘zoo assistant’ project is a

great place to start. You’ll get loads of hands

on experience with the animals!

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must-dos when in INDIA Ride in the back

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INDIASpice. Rice. And Everything Extra NiceIndia’s probably the busiest, most fascinating place you’ll ever visit. It’s packed to the brim with cool things to see; you could ‘do a Diana’ in front of the Taj, ride a camel in the desert, saunter about on the beaches of Goa or eat tonnes of curry. And we’re really, really alright with that. Naans 4 lyf.

Top Tip?Don’t forget your camera. India is an extremely photogenic country and your instagram feed will thank you forever!

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INDIA EXPERIENCE

If you want to get an overall view of this

amazing country, jump on board this

adventure. You’ll see the Taj, Delhi and

Goa – and that’s just for starters!

Visiting India was a dream come true. The highlight? Watching the sunrise at the Taj Mahal. The food

was also incredible. When in Delhi make sure you try a spiced

pea samosa!

Georgina,Marketing Genius “

INDIA BEACH EXPERIENCE If you want to really see Goa, then here you Go-a (wahay!) – this is the adventure for you. Beaches, sand, sea, palm trees? What’s not to like?

Chill on the beaches of Goa. DREAM!

Visit the INCREDIBLE Taj Mahal

Ride a camel. (Yes really!)

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FAST FACTS:Capital: New Delhi

Currency: Indian Rupee

Language: Hindi

Must eat: Try a Vegetable Thali (meaning ‘plate’). Made up of six different dishes, you can try sweet, sour and spicy flavours with a bread or rice to mop it all up with.

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Sri Lanka has a little bit of everything. From stunning

beaches stretching the entire coast, to beautiful

green mountains in the centre of the island.

I was blown away by the diversity that is on the island,

with a mixture of religions, races and languages, as well as the native and colonial cultures.

Will, Ultimate Travel Planner “must-dos when

in SRI LANKA #experienceit4

SRI LANKASnazzy curries. Palm tree central. Beachy goodnessSri Lanka is a super cool destination. It provides a real introduction to life in Asia, and its beaches/turtles/palm trees/curries make it an overwhelming decent adventure choice. The wildlife there is beyond brilliant and the people? So friendly. Be prepared to make loads of mates and come back raving about this place!

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Meet some of the local residents

Visit UNESCO listed Sigiriya Rock

Eat delicious Sri Lankan curries

Hike to the top of Ella Rock

Must do?EXPLORE! Sri Lanka has some of the most

stunning scenery. For an amazing view hike to the top of Ella Rock. It can take about two hours

to reach the top but it’s worth the effort!

FAST FACTS:Capital: Colombo

Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee

Language: Sinhala and Tamil

Must eat: Try all of the different curries! They might not all look too appealing, but Will claims they are some of the best meals he’s ever had (and the cheapest!).

SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION

By getting stuck in to our sea turtle project,

you’ll be helping to keep this species safe.

It’s a hard time to be a turtle right now, and

your help will go a long way!

ELEPHANT AND COMMUNITYIf you want to hang out with elephants in an awesome setting, then ‘HELLO adventurer!’ this is the adventure for you. This’ll be something you’ll never forget!

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NEPALCalm culture. Mount Everest. Amazing foodNepal is a right stunner. Not only is it the home of a bloomin’ big mountain, but it’s packed full of culture, authenticity and feel good vibes (and we like places like that). We can’t wait to explore this place, and on our projects you’ll get the chance to see what this true Asian gem is all about.

Nepal has such spectacular landscapes, renowned for the dramatic Himalayan mountains but also has

grassy plains and jungles.

Ian, Product Pro “

MUST KNOW!

Nepal has eight of the

world’s 10 tallest mountains

and 240 peaks over 20,000

feet. And, of course, it is

home to Mount Everest,

the highest point on

earth. (Nepalese name:

Sagarmatha)

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NEPAL MONASTERY

Teaching in a monastery is an amazing

experience, not only because it’s different

from your standard Monday but you’ll get

to learn about the calm of Buddhism too.

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must-dos in NEPAL #experienceit4

Be in awe of the Himalayan Mountains

Meet the friendly locals in Kathmandu

Spot wildlife at Chitwan National Park

Visit stunning Nepalese temples

NEPAL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERSVolunteering on a community project is a great way to give back. Expect to have loads of fun, the kids love a good game and sing song!

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FAST FACTS:Capital: Kathmandu

Currency: Nepalese Rupee

Language: Nepali or Nepalese

Must eat: It’s got to be momos! Basically white dough filled with buffalo or chicken meat and steamed or fried. Think dumplings but better!

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must-dos when in INDONESIA Explore the rice

paddy fieldsVisit endless

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FAST FACTS:Capital: Denpasar

Currency: Indonesian Rupiah

Language: Bahasa and Balinese

Must eat: For those with a sweet tooth try Pisang Goreng, fried bananas! Served with anything from honey, coconut, ice cream or sprinkled sugar - these are a sweet treat available from street vendors.

INDONESIABangin’ beaches. Beautiful landscapes. Surf central

Indonesia is all tempting and mysterious and things – you never know quite what you’re going to see. You could discover the best beach in the world, a yoga joint or a wicked place to grab a cocktail but hey – that’s just us chucking ideas into the ring. It’s a real beauty; make sure you check it out!

Top Tip?If you want a moment of tranquil paradise head to Bali’s chilled out west coast for the awesome beaches and sunsets.

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BALI YOGA

‘And breathe!’. If you’re looking to relax,

chill and stretch your little heart out, you

know where to come. There are so many

good vibes here that it’s unreal.

Bali is SO diverse. With everything from volcanic mountains and rice paddy fields to beaches and

colourful coral reefs, there’s something for everyone!

Make sure you visit the water temples. My favourite is Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, located on the

shores of Lake Bratan. It’s super tranquil.

Chris, Travel Advisor “

BALI TEACHING VOLUNTEERS If you want to get some amazing teaching experience under your belt (or you just love it!) then you’re going to have the best time in Bali. It’s such a beautiful place!

Explore the colourful markets by bicycle

Lend a hand in a local community

Strike a pose at a yoga retreat

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Short trips from 10 daysASIANot everyone has months, or even years to travel - but don’t let that stop you! With this in mind we’ve crafted some AWESOME short trips packing in the best the country has to offer. Starting from just 10 days they are the perfect way to experience a country in a short amount of time.

The best bit? You can link these trips together to make a longer route, or use them as an ‘add on’ to your already awesome travel plans!

CAMBODIA HIGHLIGHTS: 10 DAYSGot 10 days spare and want to experience Cambodia? Ankor Wat, Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh all make an appearance!

SOUTHERN VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS: 10 DAYS

Check out the best of Southern Vietnam with

everything from Ho Chi Minh city and Mui

Ne beaches to jungle treks and street food!

Annual leave will never be the same again and your Instagram account? So grateful.

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BANGKOK TO BEACHES: 10 DAYS

From buzzin’ Bangkok to the stunning

beaches, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan are

waiting for YOU! Full Moon Party anyone?!

LITTLE LAOS EXPERIENCE: 13 DAYSDiscover Asia’s hidden gem, Laos, in just 13 days. Party in Vang Vieng, chill in Luang Prabang and kayak through caves. DONE!

Pssst...Why not link together these short trips?

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MOZAMBIQUENot only is Mozambique really fun to say out loud (try it and you’ll be provided with endless fun) but it’s also incredibly beautiful, and the perfect place to explore.

reasons to travel with us!

Choices galore! – We have over 150 trips up for grabs. Yep, we said 150. We are not joking. With everything from one week to one year, there is something for EVERYONE!

We’re literally geniuses – We’ve covered over 100 countries between us. Yep, THAT MANY. We all love travel; we’re jetting off around the world all the time so we’re always providing up to date, relevant information to our customers.

24/7 support – Craig David didn’t care whether it was Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Nor do we. We have a support office open 24/7 in case of emergencies so don’t worry – you are not alone!

Meet new mates – 84% of our customers travel alone so there’s no excuse not to get out there! You’ll meet loads of new people, your confidence will soar and you’ll love life when you’re exploring the world!

Raving Reviews – We get brilliant reviews all round; each trip has a reviews section so you can check out what other travellers have said about our awesome trips.

Personal online account – Once you’ve booked you’ll have a space to call your own in the form of your ‘online account’. We’ll put all the information you need to know in there, from arrival info to visa know-how.

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ASK US!With 100+ countries travelled between us, feel free to quiz us on travel top tips!

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84% GO SOLO!Worried about going alone? DON’T BE! 84% of our customers travel solo, but they’re never alone for long!

BUDDY LIST - On many of our trips you’ll receive a ‘buddy list’ 28 days before departure. This will have everyone’s names and contact details so you can get chatting and exchanging travel tips beforehand.

GET SOCIAL - We have LOADS of mates over on facebook and twitter. So want some packing advice or to find fellow travellers? Get social!

FLY TOGETHER - Not keen on flying alone? No worries. Talk to our lovely flight team and see if they can get you onto the same flight as everyone else. Simples!

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80% of travellers said they benefited from increased confidence from travelling

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