Latest Tips & Advice

• Five top reasons to sail Croatia

  Croatia is on the fringe of the backpacker trail, but for those travellers willing to explore the previously war-torn Balkan countries the rewards are immense.

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• Egypt travel advice update

  Egypt Crisis: The latest government travel warnings from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

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• Protests in Egypt escalate

  With violent protests in Egypt intensifying, travellers have been warned by both the UK and Australian governments to avoid demonstrations if travelling to Cairo and Alexandria.

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• Topdeck top tips: Berlin

  Topdeck’s Trip Leaders are the best trained in the industry and they love sharing all the tips and knowledge they’ve picked up working in some of the world’s most amazing destinations.

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• Topdeck’s Top Tips: Budapest

  Topdeck’s Trip Leaders are the best trained in the industry and they love sharing all the tips and knowledge they’ve picked up working in some of the world’s most amazing destinations.

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• Topdeck’s Top Tips: Prague

  Topdeck’s Trip Leaders are the best trained in the industry and they love sharing all the tips and knowledge they’ve picked up working in some of the world’s most amazing destinations.

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• Topdeck Top Tips: Paris

  When it comes to youth travel, Topdeck Trip Leaders are experts. They love sharing their tips and the knowledge they’re picked up along the way while working in many locations around the world.

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• Expert advice on travelling responsibly around the world

  The impact of tourism around the world can be hugely positive, but it needs to be managed carefully. The Inca Trail and gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda are available only by limited permit proving there are ways to tackle the problem.

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• Tips for La Tomatina

  How to get to and survive the madness of world’s greatest food fight, La Tomatina.

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• Travel crisis: Contiki update

  The latest information and advice for Contiki passengers concerning the volcano ash disruptions.

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• Travel crisis: Topdeck update

  The latest information for Topdeck passengers concerning the volcano ash disruptions, including full advice about ANZAC tours.

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• Amsterdam for beginners

  Amsterdam is on everybody’s must do list this spring!

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• Part three: Couchsurfing – the good, the bad, the ugly

  Couchsurfing etiquette to ensure you are a good guest for a helpful host.

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• Part four: How it pays to be safe with money

  Tips on how to make sure you are not a pickpocket target while on the road.

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• Part five: Hostel hopping – How to pick a good hostel

  The key tips on how to pick a good, safe hostel.

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• Part six: travel tips learnt on the road

  No matter how prepared you are, until you physically don the backpack and hit the road to travel, there will always be things to learn. We share some of the most interesting things we’ve learnt about how to backpack.

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• Sterling tips to help plan a trip to the Emerald Isle

  To enjoy all the Emerald Isle has to offer, take note of some handy hints…

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• Pamplona’s San Fermin – More than just running with the bulls

  Everyone is ready to party Spanish style, whether running with the bulls or just watching others try to. After the thrilling opening ceremony, how could we not be?

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• Top Tips for Easter Trips

  Topdeck Travel festival manager Amelia Lawrence shares the best ideas to get away for less this Easter.

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