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Welcome to the Rickshaw Travel Blog

by The Rickshaw Travel Team on October 26, 2011

We’re a pretty well travelled bunch here at Rickshaw Travel, if we do say so ourselves. Our travel specialists have been all over the place, either travelling or working and living abroad, so we feel we can offer some honest insights and handy hints to prospective travellers.

Here you can read about our experiences without any sugary coatings, and get some insider tips about planning your trip. We hope you find it useful- please let us know- and we hope to inspire in you the same wanderlust that we have…

Latest: From Jungle Treks to Thundering Falls:The Ultimate Brazil Holiday

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In 2009 I spent six weeks travelling around Brazil whilst on a six month trip to South America and I barely scratched the surface of this beautiful and diverse country. Brazil is the largest of the Latin American countries and the 5th largest in the entire world, and I could have easily spent my entire trip visiting ...

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Customer Travel Diaries | Cigar Rolling in Vinales, Cuba

May 1, 2013

On return from his trip with Cuba Travel Plan earlier this year, Bryn was kind enough to send us an account of his trip to the tobacco hills of Vinales, where he tried his hand at cigar rolling, and explored the mountainous scenery… ‘We have travelled a fair bit over the years and previously we ...

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A Chat With Our Travel Specialists | Suzanne in Costa Rica

April 24, 2013

Costa Rica has always captured the imagination of Suze who is a self-proclaimed nature enthusiast. After getting her first dose of the country (and indeed her first dose of Central America) on a trip in 2011, she couldn’t wait to start planning her next trip. Since recently returning from her second Costa Rica adventure last ...

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Travelling and Volunteering in Sri Lanka | David’s Experience

April 18, 2013

A former travel specialist at Rickshaw, we were sad to bid David farewell when he left last year to pursue other passions. One of these was volunteering in Sri Lanka. After adding Sri Lanka as a new Rickshaw destination this month we asked David whether he would write a blog post on his experiences so far in this ...

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Something special has arrived at Rickshaw Travel!

April 15, 2013
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It’s been a hub of activity here at Rickshaw HQ and after much anticipation (and lots of cups of tea), we’re very excited to finally announce the newest addition to our list of tropical destinations…Sri Lanka! Despite its size, Sri Lanka (which also means ‘beautiful island’) packs a mighty punch; boasting an incredible eight (!) ...

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10 Facts About Sri Lanka

April 11, 2013

After years of being seemingly overlooked by travellers heading elsewhere, Sri Lanka is now becoming a popular destination of choice and it’s not hard to see why. Sri Lanka is a small but diverse country with plenty of charm; from pristine beaches and incredible wildlife to famous tea and ancient ruins. Even better, distances are ...

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Ancient Temples & Waterways | Top 10 Things to do in Vietnam

April 3, 2013
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If you’re planning your Vietnam travels but aren’t sure of the best spots to visit, my ‘Top 10 things to do in Vietnam’ might give you an idea of which places to include to really get the most out of your Vietnam travel experience… 1. Halong Bay An absolute highlight of my holiday in Vietnam, the enchanting ...

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Customer Travel Diaries | Cuba Through a Lens

March 22, 2013

Tom Rogers travelled through Cuba with Cuba Travel Plan in February this year, and we were delighted when he shared his fantastic photos with us. Not ones to keep a good thing to ourselves, we turned his snaps into a photo blog. Check out Tom and Emily’s Cuba trip through a lens… Inspired to head off on your own Cuba adventure? ...

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Wanted | Social Media and Content Intern at Rickshaw Travel

March 19, 2013
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Love travel? Keen to share your experiences and inspire others? Want to gain some valuable experience in a busy and vibrant marketing department? Then our social media and content work experience placement might be for you. Rickshaw Travel is a small (but growing) travel company born from the idea that there are very few independent ...

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