UPDATED 15 APRIL 2020
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“More Dirt Less Bitumen” is a travel website for the provision of reviews, tips, advice and other articles relating to personal travel experiences. As such, all views and/or opinions expressed on “More Dirt Less Bitumen” website and its associated social media platforms, including, but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest Flipboard and Tumblr, represent the personal thoughts of individuals and online communities only.
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We do not possess travel industry qualifications. We have travelled extensively over the last 15 years and write about and share these experiences.
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