We’ve all been stuck in a hostel common room when some insufferable travel hipster is bragging, “Yeah man, you should’ve seen that place before it was cool”. Well imagine how satisfying it would be to shut him up with, “Oh yeah? You should’ve seen this place while it still existed”. Climate change, mismanagement, and the…
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Why should backpacking be considered a legitimate sport?
What makes a sport a sport? Is it the sense of community, the pumping adrenaline, the astounding achievements? Well that sounds very much like backpacking if you ask us! Whilst backpacking might not have made it into the World Olympics quite yet, we’re putting forward 10 reasons why backpacking should, at the very least, be…
25 of the best travel books for when you’re stuck at home
Thank the lord for books, with their magical ability to whisk us away to all corners of the world with the turn of a page. We may not always be able to travel as much as we’d like, but every lifelong bookworm knows that there’s more than one way to escape. If you’re looking for…
10 things diving has taught me
When I first visited Koh Tao, one of the most diving mad islands in the world, I only intended to stay for a week. But something told me to stay, and a few days later I landed a job as a receptionist in a scuba dive centre and was persuaded to take the plunge into…
The 10 Best Sunsets in the World
Wherever you’re travelling to this year, there’s always an abundance of landmarks to tick off your itinerary. But sometimes the most spectacular views can be found by simply looking up at the sky. You might think that you’ve already seen plenty of sunsets but believe us when we say you’ve not seen anything like these….
Six Easter traditions in Spain
Forget basket-wielding bunnies and gorging yourself silly on chocolate, Easter in Spain is a sombre affair. The whole week of Semana Santa (Holy Week) is passionately celebrated with religious processions, masses and music. The festivities begin on Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday) and last until Lunes de Pascua (Easter Monday), but the most elaborate events…
“I travel alone”, a picture book for women who want to travel solo
would you like to travel alone? Are you thinking of going on a solo trip but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, I, one day, was also in your shoes, I also spent months dreaming of travelling alone, but I couldn’t bring myself to take the plunge. That’s why, after four years of travelling,…
Top 10 things to do in Mexico
Looking for your next amazing adventure? How does 6000 miles of pristine coastline with some of the most idyllic beaches in the world sound? Maybe you want to explore ancient ruins and experience a unique culture? Or if you’re anything like me, amazing food and cheap drinks will be high up your wish list? Then…
10 things to do in Cappadocia
Cappadocia is one of Turkey’s most Instagrammable regions, and when it’s up against the likes of Istanbul, Pamukkale and Fethiye, that’s truly saying something! From the underground cave houses and overwhelmingly colourful homeware shops to the famous balloon-lined sunrise views, Cappadocia is packed with epic photo spots and bucket list experiences. Here are 10 best…
Top 16 Things to do in Istanbul
Straddling two continents either side of the mighty Bosphorus River, Istanbul is a mesmerising meeting place of Europe and Asia that every backpacker should experience with their own senses. The scent of nargile pipes and roasting chestnuts, the sounds of prayers floating out of mosques, the flavour of kebabs, Turkish delight and ocean-fresh fish and…
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