Want to travel alone? You’re not the only one! Travelling alone will change your life. Don’t get me wrong, any form of wandering around this beautiful planet will bring changes and improvement to the lives of those with restless feet, but there’s something special about solo adventures. Travelling by yourself means not being able to rely…
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Secret things to do in the Whitsundays
Backpackers love Australia. And we love them. I’m Australian born and raised and still spend a few months of my year here in sunny Queensland, taking the rest of the year to travel for my blog, The Travelling Light . But in all my travels, I still see Australia’s natural beauty and wide, open spaces as incredible and…
To My Fellow Female Travellers Suffering From Nerves…
Hey Ladies, I’m talking to you – those of you reading this website, looking for tips and insights into what it might be like to quit the job that bores you senseless, condense your life into a backpack and go off in search of adventure. So, what’s stopping you? Are there people telling you that…
10 Steps To Conquering Those Pesky Post-Travel Blues
Let’s talk about post-travel blues. You’ve undoubtedly had the time of your life. Late nights in open-air clubs, countless pitchers of sangria, jumping off cliffs, picnicking in parks, seeing your favourite bands at Glastonbury or Tomorrowland, eating proper cheese, drinking beer, and sunbathing topless. But now, with your trip drawing to a close, it’s time…
A guide to Bangkok: the beautiful, the bonkers & beyond
Touch down in Bangkok and prepare to be greeted by a sweet ‘n sour megalopolis of river boats, dubious spas, markets, traffic, street food, and new smells. However, amongst the chaos you’ll discover a word-class food scene, unbelievable hostels and pockets of peace in the glittering chedis (shrines), and hidden parks. There’s a sense of…
10 Curiosities about Pisa
Pisa, beautiful Pisa, rich in culture and monuments. Everyone knows it and everyone has dreamed of going there at least once. For all of you who have already been there, you surely have somewhere a photo in which you (and at least 50 other tourists in the background…) are with your arms holding up the…
“What is your travel personality??” – Privacy Notice (the “Notice”)
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“What is your travel personality?” Competition Terms & Conditions
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Myanmar 101: Everything You Need To Know Before Your Trip
Thinking about travelling to Myanmar? Don’t wait! The country formally known as Burma, is still new and enigmatic, but it’s growing fast and soon tourism will be the norm. You don’t wanna miss this place! There’s a lot to know about the best of Myanmar travel, so to help, here’s how to prepare for backpacking…
10 Backpacker Havens EVERYONE Is Talking About This Year
One thing travellers pretty much all have in common is a desire to explore, to conquer the unknown and expand their experience. That’s why when it comes to predicting future travel trends, often YOU are already blazing the trail to the best off-the-beaten-path locations and wonders. We crunched a few numbers, specifically looking at booking…
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