Guest bloggers

1. Volunteer travel in Greece – 5 sweet summer gigs that will make you spill your ouzo

   posted by Guest blogger - Turner Barr | 0 Comments

   Jun142013

   Ok Ok...now that you have been debauching for half the summer you are starting to feel those guilt pains – no wait, that would be your stomach and nausea pains, wonder why. Well – if you are all partied out or if you didn't get on the booze cruise to begin with, why not remedy the situation and give back a little?

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2. Inter Rail Europe - My top ten tips

   posted by Guest Blogger - Rob Fehily | 8 Comments

   

   Jun102013

   Inter railing around Europe was a life-changing experience. I found it to be like a sort of traveller's Pandora Box with a colourful array of different and notable things contained within - attractions, restaurants, tours, parks, museums and sights all for you to experience and explore. Like in the Pandora's Box myth however, there is an important cautionary element to note in relation to such a trip. It would be unwise not to think and plan before considering such a holiday, and I learnt there are some very practical dos and don'ts with journeys like this. But using my top ten tips, your European inter rail trip should flow that little bit smoother...

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3. How to pack for a hostel

   posted by Guest blogger - Fred Perrotta | 5 Comments

   

   Jun072013

   Hostels are great for many reasons. One of these is price – they’re a lot cheaper than hotels. They don’t offer some of the perks a hotel offers though, so when packing for them you'll need to bring along a few more items and be mindful of how you pack them.

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4. Solo travel in a group…that works!

   posted by Guest blogger - Janice Waugh | 0 Comments

   

   May272013

   Are you really travelling solo when you take a group tour? Some people say no but I say yes. At least, now I do. Until last month, I was an independent solo traveller. And yes, I was a bit of a snob about it. I thought independent travel was much, much better than going in a group.

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5. Getting off the beaten track in Southeast Asia

   posted by Guest blogger - Matt Kepnes | 0 Comments

   

   May242013

   In Southeast Asia, you’ll find a heavily trodden tourist trail with many things to do, places to see and parties to attend. Since the hippies first made their way through here in the 1970s, Southeast Asia has been a mecca for budget travellers and backpackers alike. With its warm weather, good food, gorgeous beaches, and relative cheapness, there’s a reason why the place has remained a travel mainstay for over 40 years.

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6. Istanbul - as seen by Instagram

   posted by Guest blogger - Dalene Heck of HeckticTravels.com | 0 Comments

   

   May102013

   I have ventured into Istanbul three times - wandered numerous back alleys of the historic old district of Sultanahmet, broached the enigmatic Bosphorus Strait to cross continental divides from Europe to Asia and back again, visited famous landmarks more than once - and have never tired of any view.

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7. 10 tips for meeting people on the road – travel solo and never be lonely

   posted by Guest blogger - Janice Waugh | 0 Comments

   

   May072013

   The irony of travelling solo is that you need never be alone. In fact, I often pick up and travel with another person for a few days or more. But how is this done? Check out these 10 tips.

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8. Finding a job on the Greek Islands – how to work and play there this summer

   posted by Guest blogger - Turner Barr | 0 Comments

   

   May032013

   So you want to get wet and wild and experience the Greek Islands huh? Well – how about instead of a weeklong party fest you prolong that week of drunken carnage into an entire summer of orgasmic bliss and mistakes. I am talking about snagging one of the many jobs that the Greek Islands offers to would-be sinners for the summer.

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9. 10 things a female traveller should never be without

   posted by Guest blogger - Francesca Harper | 10 Comments

   

   Apr232013

   On their home turf, girls can be rock solid. Shrugging off unwanted advances, fighting for the last Starbucks blueberry muffin (other muffin brands are available) and a no-pain, no-gain regime of plucking, epilating and scrubbing, the vast majority of girls certainly know how to look after themselves. But abroad, even the toughest female can find herself uncomfortable and unsettled from time to time. From personal experience, here are 10 things that female travellers should never be without.

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10. 6 great wildlife experiences in West Africa

    posted by Guest blogger - Brendan van Son | 0 Comments

    

    Apr222013

    While Southern and Eastern Africa are much more famous for potential wildlife experiences, West Africa is largely overlooked. From primates to crocs, to forest and savannah elephants, there are plenty of animal experiences here in the region. The difference, of course, is that you’ll have to dig a little deeper to get to these spots. But the bright side is there’s a good chance you’ll have them all to yourself.

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