When most people think of a backpacking trip, they picture Europe—exploring historic cities, ticking off countries from a bucket list, and meeting travelers from around the world. But backpacking Canada offers a completely different adventure, from vast wilderness and towering mountains to vibrant cities and unique wildlife, all waiting to be discovered. It can be…
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How and where to find backpacking jobs in Australia
So, you’re heading to Australia? ! Bonzer! Hey guys! Mark here again, this time to give you advice on how to land a backpacking job if you are heading Down Under! Also, some tips on what kind of jobs are available, from fruit picking to bar tending and everything in between! Working Holiday Visa Presumably you…
Off the beaten track in the warm heart of Africa: A backpackers guide to Malawi
Malawi, nestled in the heart of East Africa, is a land locked country with mountains, tea plantations, an expansive lake and a multitude of excellent activities and hostels to offer any adventurous backpacker. Here’s our backpackers guide to Malawi. The Lowdown You’ll need a visa, a flight or mutatu (minibus), some Malawian Kwacha to spend…
Everything backpackers need to know about New Orleans
New Orleans is a city known for our unwavering devotion to food, music, and having a good time. In movies and TV, we’re often depicted as either gentile southern belles and gentlemen sipping tea on the porch… or rambunctious Mardi Gras partygoers. There’s basically no in-between. While most of us are definitely guilty of both…
Simple Backpacking Tips You Need To Know But No One Will Tell You
Whether you’re doing your own research or having friends put their two cents in, your first big trip comes with a bombardment of backpacking advice. This guidance all seems to have one thing in common: they state the obvious. You’ll be told to stay safe and avoid dark alleyways, but no one will tell you…
Backpacking Colombia: Your Guide To Colour, Coffee & Culture
Colombia is the land of tropical landscapes, rich, velvety coffee and all-night parties in buzzy, design-centric cities making it the perfect backpacking destination for wide-eyed and curious travellers. Overcoming its reputation for drugs and civil war, Colombia is fast becoming a must-see destination for travellers who want to venture further and explore vast wilderness, postcard…
The ultimate guide to backpacking Scotland
The best places to visit in Scotland on a backpacking trip are Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Isle of Skye and the Highlands around Inverness and Fort William, and you can link them all by Citylink coach and ScotRail train, sleeping in hostels along the way. Give it two weeks if you can: two days each…
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…
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…
Awesome archipelago: the ultimate guide to backpacking Indonesia
Stretching across some 17,000 islands, Indonesia is one of the most fascinating and diverse countries on earth. From adorable orangutans to ancient temples, Komodo dragons to party hotspots, it’s no wonder that this country is an enduring favourite for many travellers. The scale of the country can make choosing which parts to visit a little…
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