We get asked all the time for recommendations and tips for different places around the world. Hong Kong is one of the greatest cities on earth and full of wonderful surprises. Apart from things like visiting Ocean Park, shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui, or eating in the Jumbo restaurant, what else is there to do…
Category: Travel Tips
Why Bite-Sized Backpacking Is The Best New Travel Hack
The popularity of bite-sized backpacking (or “snap-packing”) has exploded in recent years! More and more people are swapping their traditional resort holidays for short, adventurous stints away throughout the year, opting to see more of the world, one chunk at a time. After doing some research (because #science), we found that the number of UK…
5 Things to Do in Dubrovnik and Why You Should Visit ASAP
Dubrovnik is easily one of my favourite places in Europe. It’s a winning mix of history, sun, sea and CATS. Croatia’s slowly becoming more popular amongst tourists, but there are still plenty of local gems and secret spots to be discovered. If it’s your first trip and you only have a couple of days, here…
5 Tips For Saving Money On Roaming Charges Abroad
Staying connected while travelling has never been easier thanks to widespread mobile network access and the abundance of Wi-Fi hotspots and internet cafes. But if you’re planning on relying upon internet connectivity as you roam the world, it pays to do some research into the costs and options for getting online abroad. Mobile roaming costs…
This Guy Doesn’t Let Work Stop Him From Travelling The World
Jeff Santos is one of our talented digital graphic designers, and a serial traveller. A Brazilian now based in London, he spends his days working and his spare time planning his next trip! Most of his adventures take the form of bite-sized backpacking (snap-packing), and he’s living proof that if you know what you’re doing, having a job doesn’t have to stop you from exploring this amazing planet ….
15 of London's Most Instagram-Worthy Locations
London’s officially the most instagrammed city in the world, but let’s be honest – we probably don’t need any more pictures of Big Ben in our life. So here are 15 weird and wonderful London gems – from INSANE milkshakes to a neon sign treasure trove – to make your Instagram followers cry real tears…
9 Signs That You Definitely Have The Wanderlust Gene
Always daydreaming of faraway lands, airport information boards and being wonderfully lost in a town you’ve never been to before? Well, we have news for you: you’ve probably caught the travel bug, and there is no cure! Thankfully, wanderlust syndrome is a glorious thing. In case you’re not sure yet, here are the top 9 signs…
Dance and Dances Around the World
Travelling and exploring the world leads one to get to know not only wonderful places, but also a range of local customs and traditions that are sometimes very different from our own. Among the traditions of a people, one cannot miss the music that, with its rhythm, has always involved people in real dances that…
Trans-Siberian Railway: Costs, Route and Useful Information
The most enthralling way to visit Eastern Russia is on board a train along the Trans-Siberian Railway. It will be a thrill to travel on the world’s longest railway line, which, at 9288km, will immerse you in the deepest history of the former Soviet empire, showing you breathtaking landscapes of endless lakes, giant rivers and…
How To Claim Tax Back From Your Working Holiday
Dreaming of travelling, living and working in a new destination? We’ve got you. A working holiday is the perfect way to experience new cultures while providing a cost-efficient way to travel. No matter where you travel, it’s super important that every working holidaymaker comes to terms with the local tax system. After all, while you may be…