Backpackers love Australia. And we love them. I’m Australian born and raised and still spend a few months of my year here in sunny Queensland, taking the rest of the year to travel for my blog, The Travelling Light . But in all my travels, I still see Australia’s natural beauty and wide, open spaces as incredible and…
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The hosteller's guide to the best places to see the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights aka the Aurora Borealis are a mystical, unpredictable beast – and a sexy one at that! A natural phenomenon, the Auroras are a collision of particles from the sun’s atmosphere and the earth’s atmosphere, resulting in extra-terrestrial shades hovering above the northern and southern hemispheres. With the sun freaking out from September…
New Year’s Eve 2017 in Turin: What to do
Are you ready for all the tips for New Year’s Eve 2017 in Turin? Pearl of Northern Italy, not only home of gianduiotti and the mole, it is a city where spending New Year’s Eve 2017 will be an unforgettable experience. Small and livable, easily visited on foot, New Year’s Eve is full of events…
New Year’s Eve 2017 in Milan: What to do
The fateful moment of the year when we have to make the very difficult decision of ‘what to do on New Year’s Eve’ is approaching. There are so many cities where to spend it, it is true, but this time we want to talk to you about Milan, showing you everything you can do on…
Responsible tourism: what to do (and not do) whilst travelling through Asia
We know from first-hand experience that travelling changes you as a person and opens your eyes to something you can’t describe until you’ve been there and done it. As a new traveller, it’s possible to fall into the tourist traps, or to accidentally disrupt local cultures and encourage negative activities. We know, we’ve done it!…
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: 14 Incredible Things You Never Knew About Hostels
Did you know that hostels exist in some of the most heart-meltingly beautiful locations on the planet?! Maybe you aren’t aware that you can wake up in a private beachfront room on a private Island for €8/night? Have you ever tried the free beach yoga in Miami or flamenco lessons in Seville? If the answer…
What to do for Fun in Bologna
Bologna is a university city, and as such, it is not hard to imagine that the evenings in Bologna are really at their best during the week as well as at the weekend! Whether you are looking for a good live concert, want to wait until the early hours of the morning at the disco or simply…
10 Free Things To Do in Vienna
Vienna is not exactly known around the world for being a cheap city where you can have a beer for a few euros or get into all the major attractions for free. But it is definitely known for beauty that will take the breath away from even the most seasoned traveller: baroque art, beautiful Austrian palaces,…
10 Free Things to Do in Vienna
Welcome to the 10 of the best things to do in Vienna on a budget. Vienna is one of the best places to visit in Europe, from its incredible connection to Western music history, to being the historic home of everyone’s favourite psycho-analyst, Mr. Sigmund Freud! Within the travel community, Vienna holds a special place…
What to do in Vienna: A Low Cost Guide
The Austrian capital is a true jewel in the heart of Europe. A diamond in the rough that will warm and move even the coldest (we believe it…with those temperatures) of hearts. To come to Vienna is to immerse oneself in a fairy tale and to wander among baroque art and the fragrance of extraordinary dishes….
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