Colombia is the land of tropical landscapes, rich, velvety coffee and all-night parties in buzzy, design-centric cities making it the perfect destination for wide-eye and curious travellers. Even the hardcore party-goers and thrill-seeker adventurers need somewhere to rest their weary heads; relax in an ex-cartel colonial mansion, atop jungle canopies or in castaway beach huts…
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The ultimate guide to backpacking Scotland
Made up of hundreds of miles of rugged wilderness, scattered with historic cities, quaint towns and magnificent monuments, Scotland has undeniable charm. There’s more to Scotland than you might already know and we’re here to uncover the country’s secret side. Lifting the lid on white sand beaches, awesome skiing trails, epic mountain biking spots,…
Dive into the deep blue – your best diving holiday tips and tricks
I must confess, my diving days are pretty limited and verging on non-existent. There was this one time in the Gili Islands where I attempted to snorkel. All was going well until I spotted a deadly sea snake and my goggles steamed up so fast from trying to scream underwater, that I was temporarily blinded…
Stroopwafels, Sinterklaus and Stinky Cheese – 25 Things to Do in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a small country with a lot to offer. Bordered by Germany, Belgium and the North Sea, it is predominantly flat with 25% of the country sitting below sea level, making it the lowest country in Europe. With direct flights to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport from 326 destinations and an awesome bus & rail…
Pack up and go: what to do after a break-up!
So, you’ve just been dumped by the “love of your life”, everyone has been parroting the “everything happens for a reason” line at you and all you can think of is escaping! Now you’re sitting in your room, a tub of ice cream in hand, listening to sad songs and you’re wondering what to do…
Backpacking through Europe: How much does it cost?
Nothing quite says ‘coming of age adventure’ like your first-time backpacking through Europe. I remember being four months into my first solo trip and gazing into one of the most spectacular sunsets I’ve ever seen; hues of pink, yellow and orange illuminated the sky while the air was heavy and fresh with the smell of…
Day Trips from Melbourne: Penguins, Bushrangers and Prosecco
Victoria must be one of Australia’s best states for several reasons. The first is that it’s home to Melbourne , a fabulous city, thriving with culture and colour. That’s something to be proud of, for sure. Victoria also happens to be third smallest out of Oz’s eight states and territories, meaning you can cover a lot…
Why Whakapapa ski field is my favourite place in New Zealand
What’s your happy place? Mine is sitting at the very top of Whakapapa Ski Field, looking down at the best playground Mother Nature ever built. During winter, this is my second home and I’m lucky to have a mother who skis as she passed this awesome sport on to all her children. At the age…
How to take the best travel photos for backpackers on a budget
We get it, we’re not all professional photographers with the best equipment money can buy and all the know-how to turn photos into works of art. We know the feeling of going through photos after an entire day with camera in hand, and realising that you need to spend less time thinking you’re Chris Burkard…
Food favs – everything you need to eat in Croatia
Ah Croatia, that glorious country of pristine islands and long stretches of beautiful coastline, featuring ancient walled cities so evocative they are used as the backdrop to Star Wars and Game of Thrones. It has long been a melting pot of culture and many outside influences, from the Romans to the Turkish, they have all…
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