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Where to stay in Florence: a neighbourhood guide
Florence is an incredibly beautiful city nestled between the Tuscany hills, and each corner has its own personality. We’re here to help you find the best area to stay in Florence to suit your travelling tastes. Florence is smaller than other Italian cities like Rome or Milan, and can often be overlooked in favour of more…
The ultimate guide to backpacking Russia
Sipping sour beetroot soup in a canteen that’s barely changed since Soviet times. Watching the sun rise over the vast emptiness of the Siberian plains. Plunging into a crystalline mountain lake before warming up in a rickety sauna…. Backpacking in Russia is an epic adventure that will challenge, excite and amaze you in equal measure….
Where to stay in Phuket: a neighbourhood guide
Phuket is the perfect introduction to Southeast Asia’s laid-back island life for newbies embarking on that first big backpacking trip. And choosing the best area to stay in Phuket is absolutely vital for making the most of your time on Thailand’s largest island. Phuket has everything you’d expect a dreamy Thai island to have –…
It’s not all about temples! The 15 best things to do in Siem Reap for every type of backpacker
Whether you’re a backpacking couple, solo wanderer or travelling with a group of friends, you’ll find that Siem Reap is an awesome city that has more to offer than its most famous attraction, the majestic Angkor Wat. I’ve sought out 15 of the coolest things to do in Siem Reap to make your experience extra…
Where to stay in San Diego: a neighbourhood guide
Whether you’re a seasoned surfer, professional sunbather or looking for an escape from LA, San Diego needs to be on your West Coast wanderlist. If you’re looking at staying in San Diego, here’s the lowdown on the best neighbourhoods, from boho beach towns to buzzing LGBTQ+ hubs. Boasting all of Southern California’s best attributes (epic…
20 on the road – How backpacking has changed in the last 20 years
All this talk of our 20th birthday has made us feel a little nostalgic. We are thinking back to simpler times, when the Backstreet Boys ruled the charts, when we sported chokers and total denim outfits, and our first wave of intrepid travellers began booking hostel beds, unaware that the adventures they would soon have…
History, hedonism and hummus: the best things to do in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is one of the Mediterranean’s hottest backpacking destinations… and not just because the sun scorches over summer. An exploding food and drink scene, a shimmering coastline, fascinating cultural attractions and a nightlife that never sleeps makes Israel’s most modern city a must-visit in the Middle East. Whether you’re into ancient alleyways or avant-garde…
The Ultimate Singapore Backpacking Guide
If you’re travelling around South East Asia, it’s likely that you’ll find yourself backpacking Singapore. More than just a layover, Singapore is a heady mix of other-worldly architecture, traditional temples, city lights and futuristic gardens. It’s also one of the cleanest and safest countries on the planet. Singapore really does have something for everyone and…
20 years of travelling – how backpacking has changed
All this talk about our 20th birthday has made us feel a bit nostalgic. We’re thinking back to a simpler time, when the Backstreet Boys ruled the charts, we were all rocking chokers and dodgy denim, and our first wave of intrepid hostel travellers were booking their beds and setting off on the adventures that…
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