Cusco is a really well-known destination amongst backpackers and solo travellers. It’s a great place to experience everything this incredible city, the former capital of the Inca empire, has to offer. The most convenient place to stay is by the Plaza das Armas, the city’s main square. But be prepared, it’s chock-full of tourists! So,…
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My internship abroad was the ultimate travel experience
Graduating high school and figuring out what direction you want your life to take seems like one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. There’s a sense of urgency to get it all figured out, and in that rush, it’s easy to forget to enjoy the ride out of fear of losing time. If you…
The 11 best hostels in Mexico City
How to find the best hostels for your trip to Mexico City Mexico City is a place full of culture, flavours and fun. But like any big city it can be overwhelming at times, which is why we know you’ll want to stay in an amazing hostel full of likeminded travellers. To help you find…
How to be stylish when you travel
Let’s face it, lugging around a 60 litre backpack while you’re trying to flag down the nearest tuktuk doesn’t conjure up the most flattering of images. When you’re on the road, style often needs to take a back seat. Sometimes you’ll find yourself limited to what’s clean (yes, you should have used that hostel washing…
How to pack for both hot and cold climates
Packing one bag for a multi-climate trip can be a daunting task. Luckily, we’re here to help with our packing list for multiple climates, making it easy, so all you need to worry about is making the most of your upcoming adventure! All photo credits are Dustin Cressey You can easily get an idea of…
The Best Hostels In Sydney To Suit Every Style
How to find the best hostels in Sydney for your trip: Sydney’s culture is truly diverse and backpackers from all around the world fall in love with different corners of Sydney for a multitude of reasons. Whether you’re chasing the Aussie easy-going and relaxed lifestyle or faced-paced city life, Sydney has something for all types…
The 15 strangest monuments around the world
The world is full of enigmatic, bizarre, giant, and futuristic monuments. With so many surprising places out there, it can be hard to find the ones that are truly right for you. Follow along with us for an overview of the strangest monuments around the world: 1. Cadillac Ranch – Texas, United States of America…
Now that’s what I call travel: Song lyrics that perfectly describe our travel feels
You know when you hear a song and the lyrics really speak to you? We believe there’s a soundtrack to every situation and these songs describe our travel feels perfectly. Which of these tracks speaks to you the most? DISC 1: Before travel Track 1 I Want to Break Free – Queen Lyrics: “I want…
The ultimate guide to backpacking Thailand
Sawasdee! Hopefully you’ll soon be dusting off your rucksack, booking that flight and jetting off to the land of smiles. If not, maybe this guide will act as your motivation to book that holiday from work – after all, no one ever regrets travelling, right? Thailand is probably the number one backpacking destination in the…
The 15 best hostels in the UK
How to find the best hostels in the UK for your trip Welcome to the UK – home of afternoon tea, overt politeness and the longest serving monarch in the world. But there’s a lot more to the United Kingdom than Buckingham Palace and ‘pleases’ and ‘thank yous’. There’s no end of diverse places and…
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