Summer jobs in Greece? So you want to get wet and wild and experience the Greek Islands, huh? Well, how about instead of a weeklong party fest you stretch your short stay drunken carnage into an entire summer of orgasmic bliss and mistakes? I am talking about snagging one of the many jobs that the…
Category: Travel Tips
20 tips for solo travellers
Solo travel is one of life’s most inspiring adventures. No matter where you do it or how, it seems to bring a renewed passion for and understanding of the world around you. It can be a bit of a daunting undertaking, so here are 20 tips for solo travellers: 1. Plan in advance Do some…
Save money while backpacking Europe – six invaluable tips
Planning a trip around Europe this summer and looking for ways to save money? Chris Richardson of The Aussie Nomad , has six sure-fire ways to keep your wallet happy while you’re country-hopping through the Continent. Chris picked up these tips during his last backpacking trip through Europe, the inspiration for his series How much does it cost to travel to Europe . For most backpackers, travelling…
10 tips for meeting people on the road – travel solo and never be lonely
In the latest of a series of guest posts, Janice Waugh, author of The Solo Traveler’s Handbook and publisher of Solo Traveler , Janice looks at ways to meet other travellers on the road when travelling solo. To keep up to date with Janice make sure to follow her on Twitter and like the Solo Travel Society on Facebook. The irony of travelling solo is that you need never be alone. In…
8 Crazy Things You Didn’t Know About Colombia
By Manita Dosanjh – @Manita_Dosanjh Now the world cup frenzy is winding down, it’s time to reflect on what we’ve learnt over the past month. Aside from the obvious: Germany are football beasts Messi is bummed out Brazil have redefined the meaning of the term ‘epic fail’ There was one little country that stole everyone’s hearts……
Stories that will make you want to travel from a backpacking expert
Are you interested in reading some backpacking stories and backpacking experiences ? Read on ! Macca Sherifi is an author, blogger and photographer who has worked in the travel industry for the past four years. He has travelled to over 50 countries, volunteered in Bangladesh and worked in both China and Australia. Recently, he published Your Round the World Trip Planner: How to plan a trip of a lifetime Aimed at…
What Nobody Tells You About Backpacking in Europe…
Taking the sleeper train from Prague in the Czech Republic to Krakow in Poland is an experience that will stay with me long into the onset of my old age dementia. As the sun fell behind the mountains and the light exited stage-left to usher in the night, the conductor gave us all a little…
How to See Iceland’s Most Awesome Sights in 3 Days
To see the best sights of Iceland in a short space of time, I booked a three-day schedule of tours from Reykjavik with Viator. With very little public transport outside the capital (the car-loving population’s so small, it’s never been warranted), this was the only option for a non-driver – but you can use the routes I suggest if…
How to Find Work in Hostels and Travel the World for Free
Why Work in a Hostel? Imagine waking up in a beachside hostel in Mexico, working a few hours at the front desk, then spending the afternoon surfing. Or running events at a vibrant hostel in Thailand, making friends from around the world while enjoying free accommodation. Working in hostels is one of the best ways…
Which festival stereotype are you?
Not for one moment are we disputing that each one of us constitutes our own “beautiful little snowflake”. No, of course all the people of the world are beautiful and unique in their own way. But still, during all that striving for individuality, we can’t help but pick up the habits of a few fellow…
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