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How to get Lonely Planet information for FREE

How to get Lonely Planet information for FREE

  • Post author:Sam Fisher
  • Post published:9 September 2019
  • Post category:Before Travelling / Culture & Social / Travel Smart

All the information you need from the Lonely Planet books is available online from their official website for free. This means you can access all of that great stuff on…

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What is Couchsurfing?

What is Couchsurfing?

  • Post author:Sam Fisher
  • Post published:8 September 2019
  • Post category:Culture & Social / Travel Smart

As a solo traveler, I used Couchsurfing in every country I visited in Asia. Couchsurfing allowed me to meet both locals and travelers, and do everything from share a beer,…

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5 essential apps you need when travelling

5 essential apps you need when travelling

  • Post author:Sam Fisher
  • Post published:4 September 2019
  • Post category:Before Travelling / Travel Smart

Apps have taken over our lives, and they have taken over how we approach travelling too. Making use of the best apps available when on the road makes travelling a…

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Best notebook app for travelling: Evernote

Best notebook app for travelling: Evernote

  • Post author:Sam Fisher
  • Post published:4 September 2019
  • Post category:Before Travelling / Travel Smart

If like me you often forget passwords, or have adult expenses you need to keep track of, then you should be using a notetaking app on the road. Evernote is…

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Best cloud photo storage app for travelling: pCloud

Best cloud photo storage app for travelling: pCloud

  • Post author:Sam Fisher
  • Post published:4 September 2019
  • Post category:Before Travelling / Travel Smart

Having experienced losing a phone on a recent trip to Asia, I know all too well the importance of having a good cloud storage app on your phone to back…

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Where to get cheap beer in Kota Kinabalu

Where to get cheap beer in Kota Kinabalu

  • Post author:Sam Fisher
  • Post published:1 September 2019
  • Post category:Culture & Social / Malaysia / South East Asia

If like me you arrived in Malaysia and soon realised that beer is not quite as cheap as certain other countries in South East Asia, this article will tell you…

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How to use the word “bah” in Sabah as a foreigner

How to use the word “bah” in Sabah as a foreigner

  • Post author:Sam Fisher
  • Post published:1 September 2019
  • Post category:Culture & Social / Malaysia

I like Sabah, a lot, and so will you once you visit. What I don’t like is the utterly confusing use of the word “bah” by Sabahans. Ok, I kind…

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How to order coffee in Malaysia

How to order coffee in Malaysia

  • Post author:Sam Fisher
  • Post published:1 September 2019
  • Post category:Culture & Social / Malaysia

As a stereotypical Englishman, mastering the art of ordering tea and coffee is of course a priority for me when travelling. The relaxed atmosphere in the growing number of chic…

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What I packed for an open ended trip around the world

What I packed for an open ended trip around the world

  • Post author:Sam Fisher
  • Post published:30 August 2019
  • Post category:Before Travelling / Travel Smart

In this article I will discuss exactly what I packed, and how I packed, on my 3-month journey – a journey which took me from the busy streets of Tokyo,…

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How to order food in Malay

How to order food in Malay

  • Post author:Sam Fisher
  • Post published:30 August 2019
  • Post category:Culture & Social / Malaysia

Why should you bother? Everyone speaks English right, no la - wrong attitude. Whilst English is of course a pre requisite for tourism focused jobs in major cities, if you…

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