Guest bloggers

1. A local's guide to eating out on a budget in Copenhagen

   posted by Guest blogger - Alex Berger | 0 Comments

   

   Feb042013

   Welcome to Copenhagen. It's an incredible city full of wonderful side streets, cosy cafés and ridiculously overpriced meals. With the typical pay for a coffee shop job starting at about 110 DKK (€14.75/$20) an hour, it's not so much that things are expensive relative to the economy, it's just that the rest of us don't get paid in Danish Kroner. Let's face it, when a medium Big Mac meal costs 53 DKK and a Cheeseburger costs 10 DKK, you know your budget is in trouble.

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2. Top activities in Central America

   posted by Guest blogger - Matt Kepnes | 0 Comments

   

   Jan292013

   Central America has become one of the most new places for backpackers. As the region shakes off its torrid past, more and more people are coming here. When I first went in 2005, I found a region filled with older, 30+ travelers. Now, the region teems with intrepid people of all ages. I love this region of the world. The people are friendly, the food delicious (and sometimes spicy), there are tons of beautiful beaches, and jungles worth exploring.

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3. 6 cities in the Balkans you should visit now

   posted by Guest blogger - Larissa Olenicoff | 7 Comments

   

   Jan212013

   If you’re looking for alternative places to travel in Europe that are off the radar, yet interesting and seriously cheap, think about heading over to the Balkans. While Croatia and Slovenia have already become pretty popular amongst travellers over the past couple of years, there are a few other countries in the region that deserve just as much attention, if not more. This is due to their equally stunning beauty, rich culture, and incredibly hospitable locals. Macedonia, Kosovo and Albania are but three examples, all of which I had the pleasure of travelling through for the first time last November.

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4. 7 ways to make dining solo a great experience

   posted by Guest blogger - Janice Waugh | 1 Comments

   Jan162013

   It’s funny – the things that people worry about. Comments from my readers suggest that solo travellers are concerned about dining alone almost as much as they are concerned about safety. But truly, dining solo can be a great experience. Here are seven tips to make eating on your own fun...not daunting.

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5. 20 tips for solo travellers

   posted by Guest blogger - Janice Waugh | 9 Comments

   

   Dec122012

   People are travelling solo more and more. It’s safe and makes your trip just that, yours. You do what you want when you want. Follow these tips to have a great time.

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6. My favourite New Zealand activities and sights

   posted by Guest blogger - Matt Kepnes | 0 Comments

   

   Nov272012

   New Zealand is one of my favorite countries in the world due to its natural landscape. If you have seen Lord of the Rings (if you haven’t, you are missing out on an epic film series), those stunning vistas and landscapes from the movie are of New Zealand. After watching those movies, I couldn’t wait to visit and explore New Zealand (though not battle any evil eyes!).

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7. Why I love hostels

   posted by Guest blogger - Matt Kepnes | 0 Comments

   

   Oct302012

   Hostel culture isn’t that big in America. Outside of a few large cities, you rarely find hostels. You just don’t have the travel culture other countries have that make them popular. Our view of hostels comes from what we see on movies and TV – dirty, seedy places, where someone might kidnap you and take you for medical experiments in Bratislava.

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8. The beauty of Ibiza in the off-season

   posted by Guest blogger - Lane Nieset | 0 Comments

   

   Oct222012

   Ibiza may be an island known for its wild parties and clubs, but there is plenty of sightseeing to do if you look in the right places. After a trip to the Balearic island last April, I discovered ways to enjoy Ibiza during off season by turning an island getaway into a mini roadtrip.

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9. How to pack for a hostel

   posted by Guest blogger - Fred Perrotta | 5 Comments

   

   Oct222012

   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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10. 5 ways to avoid the tricks and traps of travel

    posted by Guest blogger - Dave Allan-Petale | 2 Comments

    

    Oct082012

    There’s nothing worse than a bad travelling experience. A few wrong notes can sour even the sweetest getaway. But so much depends on your reaction to the difficult times. It is not set in stone that your fate has to be decided by a problem, manners or even the rules. Here are a few stories from the road showing the methods my wife Carmen and I have picked over the years.

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