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…
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Cheap is the new black: 20 free things to do in Perth
From overlooked to overbooked – yes, I did just start this blog off with a pretty big statement, and, I’ve probably blown your mind considering I’m talking about Perth in Western Australia. In the past, Perth has been seen as the little sibling to its well-known bigger family on the east coast: Sydney and Melbourne. However,…
15 places to visit in China that aren’t Beijing
If China isn’t on your travel bucket-list for 2018, then it should be. Just as affordable as neighbouring Vietnam and nearby Thailand, China is second in the world for World Heritage sites and its size means much of the country remains untouched by tourists. Beijing might be home to the Great Wall, but only touches…
20 Things to Do in Miami Beyond South Beach
Think of Miami and you think of its beaches, dotted with poster-paint life guard towers and beautifully bronzed guys and gals. There is, however, more to Miami than South Beach. It’s got plenty to keep you amused, a healthy dose of culture and enough budget eats to keep your belly full. Here’s 20 things to…
Princess castles, pork knuckle and cheap pints: Czech out what to do in Prague
The city of a hundred spires is an enchanting mix of cobbled streets, heartwarming food and inexpensive beer, making it the ideal destination for a weekend getaway. A city that’s culture is as popular as it’s beer, Prague proudly celebrates its rich history and obsession with controversial art. Fills your days living out royal fantasies…
15 free things to do for the non-traditional Vegas tourist
Sin City was built on excess. Fine dining restaurants, ultra-resorts and high-end shops are distinctive features of Las Vegas’ cityscape; and even though this town has a bad rep for sending home visitors with far less than they came with, this hub for all-things-outrageous is a tourist hotspot for a reason. If you consider yourself…
20 reasons why you will fall in love with Colombia
Hola amigos, Manuela here. Looking back, after travelling and living in Colombia, I want to confess something… I’m in love! I’ll admit, it wasn’t love at first sight, however, it wasn’t long until it had won me over. Now, I’m well and truly head over heels for Colombia! This amazing country has me whipped like no other…
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…
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…
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