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Dominic Oliver

Dominic Oliver

Lover of literature and all things travel. Probably happiest sitting on a tiny plastic stool on the side of a bustling Vietnamese street. Favourite travel destinations so far: Vietnam, New Zealand, Brazil, South Africa and Italy (and Italy, and Italy, and Italy). Next up: Colombia.

157 posts

A large stone Contiki Château building is in the middle of a courtyard with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A day in the life – what’s it like to stay at the Contiki Château?

#My Contiki Story by Dominic Oliver
Pool at Selina hostel

These are officially the coolest new hostels in Europe

#Travel Tips by Dominic Oliver
Stranger Things filming locations

All the Stranger Things filming locations you need to visit

#Filming Locations by Dominic Oliver
Travel to Croatia from home

Travel from home: your guide to Croatia

#Wanderlust by Dominic Oliver

These Contiki Trip Managers share their favourite European destinations

#Travel Tips by Dominic Oliver
Two people jumping off a boat at sunset while capturing the moment in the best travel books.

10 of the best travel books and stories to transport you to distant lands

#Travel Tips by Dominic Oliver
contiki-venice-overtourism

The power of travel – travel can make you healthier and more goal-orientated

#Real Life Stories by Dominic Oliver
A group of sociable people posing in front of a pyramid.

The power of travel – it’s official, travel makes you more sociable

#Real Life Stories by Dominic Oliver

The power of travel – forget what your parents say, travelling IS good for your career

#Travel Tips by Dominic Oliver
A group of contiki trip managers sitting in front of a wall.

Scared of booking that trip? These Contiki Trip Managers will give you all the inspiration you need

#Real Life Stories by Dominic Oliver

How one man built one of the world’s biggest travel names

#Real Life Stories by Dominic Oliver

Everything you need to know to celebrate the Lunar New Year

#Travel Tips by Dominic Oliver

Supporting the Australian bushfire relief – how can you help?

#Sustainable Travel by Dominic Oliver
A group of young people saving money while sitting on a wall in front of the Eiffel Tower.

16 inspiring Social Travel quotes that will make you want to rally the squad

#My Contiki Story by Dominic Oliver
Friends skiing in Austria

Skiing vs snowboarding: which one is easier to learn?

#Travel Tips by Dominic Oliver

5 Contiki food experiences you can’t leave Latin America without doing

#Food travel by Dominic Oliver