The most unique dates I’ve ever been on were the ones during the year my boyfriend and I were dating from opposite sides of the world. When we saw each other for the first time in months, it called for a special date – or five days’ worth! Lucky for us both, we got to…

This article was last updated June 23   How To Find The Best Hostels In Costa Rica For Your Trip Just like having a great time, it isn’t hard to find the best hostels in Costa Rica – but, as always, we’ll help you! Costa Rica has some of the Most Awesome Hostels In Central America so here we’ve gathered the…

Embarking on a South America backpacking trip is the adventure of a lifetime. A continent of vibrant colour, Latin rhythm, incredible people, atmospheric cities and epic nature, is it any wonder we can’t seem to stay away? Some travellers dedicate a whole year to dive deep into this part of the world, others plan shorter…

If you could design a destination to be perfect for backpackers, it would look a lot like Costa Rica. The country’s unofficial slogan “pura vida” – pure life – perfectly describes its chilled-out spirit. Travellers flock to the coastlines to enjoy pristine beaches and epic surf breaks, while inland regions host incredible nature reserves, volcanos…

Cradled by a ring of mountains in the valley of the Inn River, Innsbruck is an Austrian alpine city that mixes medieval charm with cutting edge architecture and miles of snowy ski resorts. You get all the energy of a big city blended with the beauty of a Baroque village. Six different ski slopes criss-cross…

When you think of Croatia, turquoise seas, sunny islands and green national parks come to mind way before city breaks. But backpackers travelling Croatia who head straight for the famous destinations down south are making a big mistake by overlooking its charming capital city. Sure, it may not have a beach, but what it lacks…

What makes a hostel such a special place? Well, it’s the people you meet from different backgrounds, the ones who challenge your views and change your whole perspective on the world. It’s the sunrise you watch after a night out with new friends, the ones who you feel like you’ve known for years. As one…

South America is for everyone, but Patagonia is for hikers. Hiking in Patagonia is a dream come true for intrepid travellers, because it’s dominated by one of the world’s few forward-moving glaciers, snow-capped mountains and the sort of weather that you would expect to find in Narnia! Regardless of the season, the wind howls through…