The best way to see Machu Picchu
By: James Asquith, CEO and founder of Holiday Swap. What is the best way to see Machu Picchu? Not via “the” Inca Trail, and here is why. I have now been to Machu Picchu three times and each time I have done it differently. Everyone is very quick to ask if I’m taking...
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Simple steps to save money for your next trip (Survival manual)
By Harry from Grec on Trek During the past few weeks, in many discussions I had with friends and family, the subject that always comes up is how is it possible to go on your dream trip? To go on a trip you dreamed of, all you need to do is get organized - especially...
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Instagram in 2019
Instagram is such a powerful tool, and recently I’ve noticed people that are breaking with the previous norm by posting real, and meaningful content, rather than just the prettiest pictures. Instagram in 2019 will become more about being relatable and real…
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How To Fly Often And For Less
By: James Asquith, CEO and founder of Holiday Swap. James Asquith is officially the youngest person to visit every country in the world - this is how he manages to fly often and for less. “How do you get to travel so much? I would love to travel more but I can’t...
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15 things I wish I’d known before embarking on my trip to every country in the world
By: James Asquith, CEO and founder of Holiday Swap. Have you ever had the urge to wander around and explore new places? If you have, here I share some of the things I wish I'd known before traveling to every country in the world. 1) There will be lots of waiting, and...
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8 Things to Know When Traveling to Central America
By Adam Durnham. Many people are drawn to the calmness of the Caribbean sea on the east coast of these countries, others to the tempestuous waves of the Pacific on the west. Whichever you prefer, Central American beaches are an amazing travel territory. And there’s...
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Staying true to your roots and giving back: Remote working in 2019.
Where did you come from, where will you go? Carving out your own path, and digital nomads in 2019. By: James Asquith, CEO and founder of Holiday Swap. “How did you afford to travel to every country in the world?” I must be asked this on a daily basis. No, it wasn’t a...
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‘Influencer’; There is no such job title.
Collecting instagramable pictures, competitive travel and one-upmanship in today’s social Media travel world. By: James Asquith, CEO and founder of Holiday Swap. Instagram husbands/wives - the apparent term for the person waiting the other end of a camera shutter to...
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Yemen: A Forgotten Nation in Need of Our Support
“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope … those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.” Robert F....
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