Sipping sour beetroot soup in a canteen that’s barely changed since Soviet times. Watching the sun rise over the vast emptiness of the Siberian plains. Plunging into a crystalline mountain lake before warming up in a rickety sauna…. Backpacking in Russia is an epic adventure that will challenge, excite and amaze you in equal measure….
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It’s not all about temples! The 15 best things to do in Siem Reap for every type of backpacker
Whether you’re a backpacking couple, solo wanderer or travelling with a group of friends, you’ll find that Siem Reap is an awesome city that has more to offer than its most famous attraction, the majestic Angkor Wat. I’ve sought out 15 of the coolest things to do in Siem Reap to make your experience extra…
20 on the road – How backpacking has changed in the last 20 years
All this talk of our 20th birthday has made us feel a little nostalgic. We are thinking back to simpler times, when the Backstreet Boys ruled the charts, when we sported chokers and total denim outfits, and our first wave of intrepid travellers began booking hostel beds, unaware that the adventures they would soon have…
The Ultimate Singapore Backpacking Guide
Backpacking Singapore on a budget is easier than its reputation suggests: plan on around £35-50 a day if you stay in a Chinatown or Bugis hostel, eat at hawker centres for about 3-4 SGD a dish and stick mostly to the free sights. More than just a layover, Singapore is a heady mix of other-worldly…
20 years of travelling – how backpacking has changed
All this talk about our 20th birthday has made us feel a bit nostalgic. We’re thinking back to a simpler time, when the Backstreet Boys ruled the charts, we were all rocking chokers and dodgy denim, and our first wave of intrepid hostel travellers were booking their beds and setting off on the adventures that…
A first timer’s guide to backpacking Georgia
Not many places have seen such a dramatic increase in travellers in recent years as the Republic of Georgia. A relatively small country sandwiched between Russia and Turkey in the South Caucasus, Georgia has typically been on few people’s ‘to-go’ lists. But as both the tourism industry in the country and international interest grows, Georgia’s…
Milongas, Malbec and Messi: the ultimate guide to backpacking Argentina
Argentina is the eighth largest nation on the face of the earth, and it squeezes an awful lot inside its ample borders. Cities, wetlands, deserts, mountains, jungles, beaches, glaciers, vineyards, ski fields… Argentina is as diverse as it is enormous, which is exactly what makes this slab of South America such an enticing destination. The…
The Ultimate Nicaragua Backpacking Guide
One of the most intriguing countries in Central America, Nicaragua offers chilled out surf towns, fiery volcanoes and lush forests that are sure to captivate those looking to explore. Backpacking Nicaragua was once a firm traveller favourite, now slightly off the radar, it’s as captivating but with less travellers to share it with. Imagine a land alive…
The 15 best festivals in the US that no backpacker should miss
It’s no secret that the US is a backpacker’s dream come true, with so much to do and discover. And if you ask me, there’s no better way to explore this humongous country than by hitting all the best festivals from coast to coast. From eating your way through a Chicago food fest, to showing…
The 10 best things to do in São Paulo on a backpacker’s budget
São Paulo (or Sampa as the locals call it) is a city that’s often underestimated by travellers who think it’s a strictly commercial city; the sensible older sibling to glitzy, glamorous Rio. But South America’s largest city is no square, and this idea is quickly forgotten seconds after they step off the metro for the…
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