For some, Amsterdam may conjure up an image of rowdy stags, the Red Light District and stoned tourists but this city’s quirky culture goes way deeper. These days it’s all about the open-air clubs , secret coffee shops and slick hostels . We’ve combined our team’s multiple adventures to the Dam into one golden “bucket list” of our tried…
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10 Surprisingly Fun Things to Do In Edmonton, Canada
Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, Canada, is a modern, bustling business town that’s packed with plenty to see and do. The city is probably best known for being the home of North America’s largest shopping mall, and not to mention its epic annual fringe festival. It’s also one of the few cities in the…
10+ reasons to visit Australia at least once in your life
With so many good reasons to visit Australia, like its diverse landscapes, friendly locals and a long list of amazing ‘bucket list’ experiences, it’s clear why so many backpackers head here first. It’s unbelievable size and vastness means that there is a little something for every kind of traveller, whether you are looking for an…
Beach parties and sex temples – 6 of the best reasons to visit India
India. The name has a deep and profound resonance within the backpacker community. The sights, the smells, the foods, the way of life, everything is a wonderful shock to the senses. There are some things that should be illegal to miss out on when visiting the country. Indian boarder security shouldn’t let you leave until…
10 things you must see and do if you travel to Valencia
The city on the River Túria is known for its Fallas, its unbeatable climate and its delicious paella. But there are also many other things to see and do in Valencia that you might not have known about and that will show you the most authentic side of the city. If you want to make the…
Top 5 Cities to visit this spring
The snow is melting, and slowly the sun is starting to appear from behind its cloudy shelter. This can only mean one thing: spring is upon us! Wanderlust-infused people everywhere are counting down the minutes until they can get away and explore somewhere new this time of year. We thought we’d help out a little…
11 Cool Things to Do in Copenhagen on a Tiny Budget
Are you as seduced by Scandinavia as I am? Well when I saw the Oscar-nommed Danish Girl recently, I was so inspired that I finally bought some cheap flights to Copenhagen, piled on my hats, scarves, gloves and thermal-everythings and set off on my Danish odyssey. With it being January and the Christmas money hangover…
Reasons to Visit Sri Lanka and Why We Can’t Get Enough
Sri Lanka is a hidden gem hiding in the shadows of India, but it might not be that way for long. This incredible country possesses some of the kindest people and most beautiful landscapes on the planet. You can go from one part of the island to another and feel like you’ve stepped into a…
Calling all Netflix addicts! Visit the locations of your favourite shows!
If you’re anything like us, there’s almost nothing in this world as soothing to the soul as collapsing on the couch after a long week and binging on your favourite Netflix shows. Aside from travel of course – note we said almost! A Netflix subscription is like a best friend, personal therapist and favourite hobby all in…
Discover Buenos Aires
Day 1 – Your first day in Argentina Buenos Aires is by far the most European city in South America. Its architecture, streets, squares and fashion conscious population sometimes give you the feeling of walking around a Spanish city rather than a South American one. One of the best streets which illustrate this is Avenue 9…
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