Some people collect passport stamps, others collect international hangovers. It’s pretty much a backpacker’s rite of passage to wake up with a sore head from the local spirit in every hostel you stumble back to. But some places have a vibe so infectious that you can’t help but crank the volume up to ‘night I’ll…
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10 places to visit that empower women
This International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate what the occasion is really about – recognising incredible women who have changed the course of history and were invisible for many years. Let’s support women in their projects and businesses, visit the spaces they’ve opened to discuss female issues and get together to celebrate everything we’ve…
Passports and page-turners: the best destinations for book lovers
Books are a backpacker’s best friend. How would we cope on those 30-hour bus journeys and mind-numbing airport stopovers without them? Sure, we see your smart phones, but what about flat batteries, rubbish connections and roaming charges – would our beloved books ever do this to us? Plus, every bookworm traveller knows that they’re best…
Honky tonks, hostels and rock and roll: the ultimate tour of the best music cities in the US
Are you the ultimate music All-Star and wanna get your game on? Maybe you’re a Material Girl who needs an experience rather than another shopping trip? It’s time to Shake It Off and Lose Yourself in the different types of music that these incredible cities have to offer! Grab your guitar, cowboy boots and that…
Snow sports, schnitzel and strudel: 12 of the best things to do in Innsbruck
Cradled by a ring of mountains in the valley of the Inn River, Innsbruck is an Austrian alpine city that mixes medieval charm with cutting edge architecture and miles of snowy ski resorts. You get all the energy of a big city blended with the beauty of a Baroque village. Six different ski slopes criss-cross…
History, pizza and star-crossed lovers: the 15 best things to do in Verona
If you know of Romeo and Juliet, you’ve probably heard about the fair city of Verona. Located in Northern Italy’s Veneto region, it’s roughly 2 hours from Venice and has been ruled by both Roman and Venetian empires. There are plenty of things to do in Verona, from watching an opera in their ancient arena…
Roman ruins and roaming beaches: 14 dreamy things to do in Pula
If you’re planning a Croatia backpacking trip, Pula might not be on every traveller’s radar. But it should be! This charming destination has the crystal-clear beaches that Croatia is famous for, plus a rich Roman history that makes exploring the ancient city a delight. Time moves a little slower here, which is perfect for travellers…
Small but mighty: 14 fun things to do in Luxembourg
Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries on earth. The small slither of meat in a sandwich made up of France, Belgium and Germany, it covers less than 2600 square kilometres (somewhere between Samoa and Mauritius), is home to few more than 600,000 people (roughly the population of Baltimore, Bristol or Bremen over the border),…
Blue skies and endless coastlines: The ultimate guide to backpacking California
All about that SoCal surfing style? Or maybe you’re keen to mingle with the cool kids in San Francisco? Wherever your interests lie, California’s diversity makes it a fantastic spot for every kind of traveller. You could visit the West Coast state ten times and still have something completely new to experience. Whether you’re a…
Things to do in Sarajevo: searching for street art and sunset spots
Sarajevo is quickly emerging as one of Europe’s hottest budget travel destinations. Surrounded by mountains and hugging the River Miljacka, Sarajevo’s mix-up of Asian and European influences is intoxicating. Hardly anywhere on earth boasts more for modern history nerds — from the shot that sparked World War One to the first Winter Olympics held by…
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