So here it is, the big trip. The thing you’ve saved for, for months, maybe even years. The first few months of your travels whizz by in a whirlwind of excitement and every day is a joy. You’ve made loads of new friends and seen some beautiful places; backpacking is everything you imagined it would…
Category: Travel Tips
The only Morocco backpacking guide you’ll need
Morocco lies less than ten miles from the Southern tip of Iberia but culturally speaking it is an entire world away from Europe. One of the safest and most accessible countries in Africa, it offers a window into the Arab world and is the ideal place for anyone looking for a different kind of backpacking…
A backpacker’s guide to eating street food
There’s no denying that tucking into street food is a delicious option when travelling. Not only is it budget friendly, it’s also a great way to get a feel for a destination and learn more about the local culture. However, it’s not without its pitfalls. While a plate of grub for a couple of pounds…
Tips for long-term hostel living
Somewhere in between partying 24/7 and all that (hungover) sightseeing during your travels abroad, you’ve managed to secure yourself a job in a new and exciting city that you have fallen in love with. You think you’ve hit the jackpot, as you can self-fund your travels, while on your travels (the dream!). Now, you’ll need…
The ultimate guide to backpacking China
Is there anywhere on earth that evokes as much wonder, intrigue and fascination as China? Whether it’s marvelling at the magnificent Great Wall, basking in glorious rural landscapes or attempting to navigate the largest cities on earth, a trip to China offers rewards like no other. Every corner is uniquely alluring, continually drawing in backpackers…
The ultimate guide to backpacking Italy
Whether you’re visiting Europe for the first time, are a seasoned expert, travelling with friends, a partner or even going solo, Italy offers something for everybody. In what can be described as a living art gallery, this amazing country offers fresh and vibrant world-class cuisine, architectural masterpieces, ancient ruins, soaring mountainous peaks, great beaches, and…
How to stay healthy and happy on a long-haul flight
Whoever said the journey and not the destination is the best part of any adventure probably wasn’t talking about a long haul flight. The downside to what a great big world we live in is that it takes a long time to cover all of it. Unfortunately, this can mean being stuck on a plane…
How to look after yourself while backpacking on your period
Backpacking on your period can be challenging, but it’s totally possible to navigate your way around the globe even when your menstrual cycle feels like it’s doing everything to stop you. You get up late, you’ve slept more than usual yet you still feel tired. When you’re travelling, time passes differently, and it doesn’t seem…
Is this Europe’s most underrated city? A local’s guide to Brussels
Often overlooked in favour of weekend breaks to Amsterdam, Barcelona or Lisbon, Brussels is brimming with emerging art galleries, creative food pop-ups and of course great craft beers. Less bureaucratic than the EU would make you believe, it’s a satisfying mix of historic yet hipster, bizarre but blossoming and is multicultural to its core. Venture…
Travelling in a wheelchair
The backpacking lifestyle has always appealed to me, María José, and my husband Javier. The fact that Javier uses a wheelchair (he’s quadriplegic with a complete lesion of C5-C6) has never stopped us from travelling and staying in hostels. Having been on many shorter trips together, on the 30th July 2018, we set off on…
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