Fascinating landscapes straight out of Arabian Nights, buzzing cities, eclectic and delicious cuisine, sweet tea by the bucket load and hospitality that warms the soul – all this and much more awaits you when you go travelling in the Arab world. However, despite this, it’s not a popular place to visit right now, even when…
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Krakow Nightlife: The 20 Best Bars In Krakow
Krakow nightlife is unique to nightlife anywhere else in Europe. Although Krakow’s gorgeous architecture, charming town square and the glow from Wawel Castle give the city a true fairy-tale feel, bars in Krakow are anything but cute. Of course, there are a handful of delightful riverside bars and rooftop restaurants offering fantastic cocktails but the…
Bocas Del Toro Travel Guide: A Backpackers Look Inside This Panama Paradise
Bocas del Toro is the backpackers Venice of the Caribbean. This Atlantic archipelago of islets has become a travel hotspot in Panama. With its water taxis, colorful cabins on stilts, island hopping, consistent surf and Rasta pirate culture, Bocas has become one of the top draws for those trekking across Central America. Bocas del Toro…
13 Things To Do In Montenegro
Montenegro is the kind of place that just has it all. There’s the promise of the turquoise Adriatic that calls out to the beach bums and the cobbled lanes of historic towns for the more culturally inclined. With endless peaks and canyons, it’s a playground for adventurers while delicious wine and peaceful hideaways make it…
14 reasons you need to travel to Albania ASAP
Sunbathing on pristine beaches, trekking through lonely mountains, exploring ancient ruins… if this sounds like your idea of heaven, you NEED to travel to Albania this year. The Balkan gem has avoided mass tourism unlike many of its neighbours, so travel in Albania means many off-the-beaten-path experiences and oodles of authentic local charm. From numerous UNESCO…
7 backpacker destinations from a drone’s eye view
Technology is advancing so fast that it does not allow us to prepare ourselves beforehand, even though it seduces us. Suddenly everyone is talking about drones and aerial images, slow movements and tracking, with remarkable stability, a licence to fly, etc. No doubt these devices have a unique language and aesthetic to capture the essence…
13 Best Parks in London: From BBQs To Pond-Dipping
Did you know that London is 47% green space? Or that there are a whopping 8 million trees – some of which are thousands of years old – making it the world’s largest urban forest? Yep, the Big Smoke is secretly a wild paradise of amazing green spaces… broken up by the odd skyscraper. If…
22 Best Places To Visit In Italy For An Epic Summer Trip
Home to beautiful villages, epic beaches, amazing nightlife and unspoilt countryside, there are enough places to visit in Italy to last a lifetime. Add an endless supply of delicious pasta to the mix and it’s no wonder Italy is so high on every backpacker’s bucketlist. Despite its almost universal appeal, Italy isn’t as expensive as…
27 Of The Most Colourful Cities Around The World
From the psychedelic deserts of Ethiopia to China’s rainbow-hued mountains, the world is FULL of colourful wonders waiting to be explored. So vibrant that they look surreal, it’s hard to believe some of these places actually exist. We’ve scoured the globe to bring you the most colourful cities and places that are guaranteed to put a smile…
19 Best Places To Visit In France This Year
France is an absolute gem of a country that can keep even the most restless backpacker entertained for months. Think picturesque medieval towns, bucketlist-worthy surf spots, sunny Mediterranean coastline, giant fleamarkets and more wine and cheese than you can shake a baguette at. When it comes to variety, France is hard to beat: the south is…
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