This week we hear from Sarah who has given us her top 10 tips for travel packing. Packing can potentially be the most annoying part of any holiday, but with a couple of simple tricks and some common sense advice it can easily become part of the fun.

In Thailand, your weather options are really hot and wet or hot and dry. Really, no matter when you visit, expect some heat. Jokes aside, though, Thailand is the perfect location for travellers looking to experience heat – from warm ocean waters to spicy street food, Thailand brings a little extra kick to every experience.

Follow our guide to visit the best islands of Thailand for your desires – or don’t, and visit them all – the choice is yours. Read more.

If you are thinking Indonesia for your next holiday, Bali is probably your safest bet – but that doesn’t mean scam artists aren’t still lurking. To stay safe on your next island getaway, familiarize yourself with the top scams you may encounter while travelling in Bali.

Convincing your parents to fund that gap year won't be quite as difficult when you show them this list. The benefits of gap year are too many to count, but we've outlined the best below. Share, learn and travel, globe-trotters.

Come to paradise for surf, sun and celebration. No matter what your perfect Bali holiday entails, take a look at our suggested activities on the island.

Visiting Bali? Take your pick of the island’s three climates: hot, hot, or hot. All kidding aside, Bali is perfect for beach loungers, student partiers and senior cruisers alike – if you pick the right time to travel, that is. Follow our guide to the best.

More than new bikinis or Instagram likes, travel is about growing as an individual, getting in touch with yourself, and broadening your perspective. Travelling makes you a better person because it teaches you many new lessons. Above all it teaches you to…

Sometimes travel isn’t an option, and sometimes neither is travel insurance. If you are planning a trip, it is just as important to know what travel insurance won’t cover as it is to know what it will.While every travel insurance provider and policy is different, there are a few general exclusions to look out for. Travel insurance probably won’t cover you if…

That moment the airport terminal screen updates with ‘CANCELLED’ is enough to make you cry. Take a look at our tips for surviving a flight cancellation.