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The ultimate guide to backpacking Russia
Sipping sour beetroot soup in a canteen that’s barely changed since Soviet times. Watching the sun rise over the vast emptiness of the Siberian plains. Plunging into a crystalline mountain lake before warming up in a rickety sauna…. Backpacking in Russia is an epic adventure that will challenge, excite and amaze you in equal measure….
Where to stay in Phuket: a neighbourhood guide
Phuket is the perfect introduction to Southeast Asia’s laid-back island life for newbies embarking on that first big backpacking trip. And choosing the best area to stay in Phuket is absolutely vital for making the most of your time on Thailand’s largest island. Phuket has everything you’d expect a dreamy Thai island to have –…
History, hedonism and hummus: the best things to do in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is one of the Mediterranean’s hottest backpacking destinations… and not just because the sun scorches over summer. An exploding food and drink scene, a shimmering coastline, fascinating cultural attractions and a nightlife that never sleeps makes Israel’s most modern city a must-visit in the Middle East. Whether you’re into ancient alleyways or avant-garde…
20 years of travelling – how backpacking has changed
All this talk about our 20th birthday has made us feel a bit nostalgic. We’re thinking back to a simpler time, when the Backstreet Boys ruled the charts, we were all rocking chokers and dodgy denim, and our first wave of intrepid hostel travellers were booking their beds and setting off on the adventures that…
A first timer’s guide to backpacking Georgia
Not many places have seen such a dramatic increase in travellers in recent years as the Republic of Georgia. A relatively small country sandwiched between Russia and Turkey in the South Caucasus, Georgia has typically been on few people’s ‘to-go’ lists. But as both the tourism industry in the country and international interest grows, Georgia’s…
Milongas, Malbec and Messi: the ultimate guide to backpacking Argentina
Argentina is the eighth largest nation on the face of the earth, and it squeezes an awful lot inside its ample borders. Cities, wetlands, deserts, mountains, jungles, beaches, glaciers, vineyards, ski fields… Argentina is as diverse as it is enormous, which is exactly what makes this slab of South America such an enticing destination. The…
Beach please! Top 10 Tanzania beaches for every kind of travel vibe
Located just below the equator in the tropical belt, Tanzania is scattered with consistently stunning white beaches and turquoise waters, offering year-round sunshine. It’s risen to become the African haven for beach lovers, who are drawn to its pristine shores to experience a little piece of paradise… and can you blame them? As you prepare…
The best things to do in Marrakech: a first timer’s guide
Want to experience Arabic culture, taste mind-blowing food and explore colourful, exotic cities all within a few hours’ reach of Europe? Then you’re going to love Morocco, especially its most popular and vibrant city, Marrakech. It’s a city of bustling markets, fragrant spices and incredible sunsets, not to mention being the starting point of some…
Notting Hill Carnival – An Insider Guide
This Notting Hill Carnival Guide is everything you need to know about attending Europe’s largest street party without spending a fortune! WHEN: Bank holiday weekend – August 25 & 26, 2019 (Annually) WHERE: Notting Hill, London. Yes, like in the movie! WHO: All are welcome! I grew up five or so minutes away from one…
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