Maybe you’ve been away for a while and haven’t exercised in months. Or perhaps you’re an active backpacker who’s climbed all the mountains, trekked all the trails and is looking for a new fitness craze to try. Or maybe you want to escape to sunnier climes but don’t want your health to fall by the…
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15 cheap places to go in May!
Fancy a trip away in May? Silly question, of course you do! But is your bank balance being an absolute party-pooper, as usual?! SIGH! Do not fret, there are plenty of cheap and cheerful options to keep the travel dream alive. And because we want to see you living your best life, we have done…
10 hostels with pets that will make you want to travel the world right now
We all know hostels are great places to meet open-minded travellers, explore new cities in a very authentic way, get the best tips on what to do and keep travelling on a budget. But what about staying in hostels that also have INCREDIBLY CUTE pets? We are pretty confident that these adorable hostel friends will…
10 intimate festivals on the backpacker trail
If there’s any better form of escapism than getting weird in a field for a whole weekend with your dearest and dearest, I’m yet to find it. It seems you guys agree wholeheartedly. In our recent Instagram poll we learnt that 51% of you will be attending the world’s biggest and most-renowned festivals this year….
Where to stay in Bali: a neighbourhood guide
Bali is the Indonesian island paradise where the vibe is always chilled, the surf is always up and the smoothie bowls are always insta-ready. From buzzing nightlife strips to peaceful mountain towns, we’ve got the lowdown on the best area to stay in Bali. Bali has just about everything that sets a backpacker’s heart racing….
Coachella survival guide: your essential list of Coachella tips
Whether you’re a festival aficionado, a part-time raver or a newbie to the music scene, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of Coachella – and you probably have it on your bucket list. With past headliners like Beyoncé, Eminem and Radiohead, and this year’s line-up including Tame Impala, Ariana Grande and Childish Gambino, the pre-Coachella FOMO…
The ultimate Eurovision drinking game
Hello, bonjour, hola, ciao etc etc. and WELCOME to the notorious ‘Eurovision Drinking Game.’ We hope you’re thirsty and open-minded, because this could be an interesting night! Firstly, for those who have never had the pleasure of watching Eurovision, you may have heard many a rumour. Below is a taste of what to expect…
15 places to visit before they disappear
We’ve all been stuck in a hostel common room when some insufferable travel hipster is bragging, “Yeah man, you should’ve seen that place before it was cool”. Well imagine how satisfying it would be to shut him up with, “Oh yeah? You should’ve seen this place while it still existed”. Climate change, mismanagement, and the…
Why should backpacking be considered a legitimate sport?
What makes a sport a sport? Is it the sense of community, the pumping adrenaline, the astounding achievements? Well that sounds very much like backpacking if you ask us! Whilst backpacking might not have made it into the World Olympics quite yet, we’re putting forward 10 reasons why backpacking should, at the very least, be…
25 of the best travel books for when you’re stuck at home
Thank the lord for books, with their magical ability to whisk us away to all corners of the world with the turn of a page. We may not always be able to travel as much as we’d like, but every lifelong bookworm knows that there’s more than one way to escape. If you’re looking for…
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