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East Side Story: Discovering Eastern Europe
Despite having seen a big chunk of Western Europe with Topdeck, I’d only just touched the tip of the iceberg on this continent. Most people hear about the enticing romance of France, the delicious food of Italy, the fascinating history of Germany – but not much emphasis is put on the other side of Europe. It seems that many movies use Eastern Europe as a backdrop […]
Johanna Myers
December 24, 2020
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Ready for travel in 2021
Having to postpone your Topdeck trip-of-a-lifetime was hard. We know the feels. BUT it’s time to get pumped for 2021-22. To discover the new and exotic. To experience different cultures. To create unforgettable memories. The world has changed since your last adventure. So how can you prepare to travel the world in 2021? We’ve got […]
Topdeck Travel
November 18, 2020
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5 Things To Know When Planning Your Europe Trip
At eighteen, I had no real dreams of travelling the world. Instead, I was being practical and had my sights set on my education. It wasn’t until an opportunity arose to move over 9,000 miles from Australia to the UK, that the idea of transporting myself out of my cosy little comfort zone started to […]
Justin Clarke
June 30, 2020
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When I Met You In The Summer: A First Timer’s Guide To Group Travel
Backpacking across Europe seems to be the ‘thing’ to do after you’ve finished school. So, when I was coming towards the end of my university stint – I jumped on the bandwagon to ‘find myselfʼ and started planning my big summer Europe tour. Think: Bilbo Baggins’ “Iʼm going on an adventure!” – that was me. […]
Johanna Myers
June 26, 2020
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Staying safe as a LGBTIQ+ traveller
I love to travel. I’ve had nothing but amazing, beautiful, life-changing experiences travelling solo through many different continents and countries – uncovering new cultures as I went. BUT. The experience of international travel as a member of the LGBTIQ+ community is likely to be slightly (or even vastly) different to that of our hetero counterparts. […]
Josh Raine
June 19, 2020
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How do I travel the world?Why Topdeck is your answer.
So, you want to travel the world but there always seems to be something in your way. Friends too caught up in the day-to-day to make plans. A toxic relationship you just can’t seem to escape from. The fear of exploring the unknown on your own. Or the confusion of where to even start – […]
Erin Bunn
January 31, 2020