Category: Travel Tips

How to make friends & build an LGBT network while travelling

How to make friends & build an LGBT network while travelling

When you’re backpacking in Southeast Asia, solo traveling in South America, or just on a city break in Europe, you’re a part of a community of travelers. And as an LGBT traveler, there’s an instant connection and sense of camaraderie: an international LGBT network of travelers out there in the world looking for friends, connections, and experiences.

The most drool-worthy European desserts

The most drool-worthy European desserts

As you may know, trying native cuisine is one of the best ways to learn about a new culture. When I travel, a large portion of my budget is spent on said cuisine. Oftentimes my down-time is spent meandering and, therefore, eating — and what’s better than lunch and dinner? Dessert. For this reason, I have…

Bottoms up: the best places to enjoy a pub crawl in Europe

Bottoms up: the best places to enjoy a pub crawl in Europe

Summer in Europe: there’s nothing like it, right? Tens of thousands of wide-eyed travellers searching for the most famous sights and the most unforgettable parties. Somewhere along the way, a true genius realised that these two ambitions should be combined and the ‘pub crawl’ was born. Having crawled my way across the continent (and nursed…

Fringe, film or tattoo: which Edinburgh festival suits your style?

Fringe, film or tattoo: which Edinburgh festival suits your style?

Have you heard about the Edinburgh Festival but not sure what it is? Or maybe your friends rave about the amazing shows at Edinburgh Fringe every August, but you don’t fancy sitting indoors all summer? No matter who you are or what you’re interested in, you will find an Edinburgh Festival that is perfect for…

15 Reasons to Visit Spain (As If You Needed Any More)

15 Reasons to Visit Spain (As If You Needed Any More)

There are plenty of reasons to love Spain and they go well beyond our fondness for fiestas, siestas, and paella – although they will always hold a special place in our hearts. From the French influenced Basque region in the North, right down to the rambling and rustic villages of Andalusia in the South, it…

YOU can live the dream! 20 Awesome Travel Jobs That You Can Do Too!

YOU can live the dream! 20 Awesome Travel Jobs That You Can Do Too!

Hey guys! Mark here, full time traveller, part time writer and occasional amateur videographer. I’ve been working my way around the world since 2011 and I wanted to share with you how I’ve done it. Working as a tour guide the most common question I’m asked is ‘how to find work whilst on the road’…

Hostelling Al Fresco – Where to Find the Coolest Open-Air Hostels in the World!

Hostelling Al Fresco – Where to Find the Coolest Open-Air Hostels in the World!

When it comes to choosing accommodation, it’s good to think outside the box… actually sometimes it’s good to just think outside! I’ve put together my ultimate list of coolest open-air hostels from around the world, for when you’ve gone full backpacker and the idea of living under a roof seems like an unnecessary constraint. Get…

Coast to Coast USA: See where a train can take you.

Coast to Coast USA: See where a train can take you.

I was in New York City for an International University Exchange; I enjoyed the long walks in Central Park, fun convos at Brooklyn Surf Bar, crazy dances on magic rooftops, secret speakeasy bars, and lovely jazz and jam session nights. But after six months of  waking up to read California guidebooks, articles about the west…

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