From world-class shopping districts to cultural hotspots or can’t-miss culinary destinations, San Francisco has a neighbourhood perfect for every type of traveller. If you’re looking for the best area to stay in San Francisco, read on for our ultimate San Fran neighbourhood guide. San Fran one of my favourite US cities hands down, with chill…
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Party like a local – the best nightlife in Kiev!
Quickly becoming Europe’s latest alternative hotspot, the capital of Ukraine has way more to offer than the drab and dull stereotypes attached to it. There are dozens of reasons to make Kiev your next trip, not least its vibrant nightlife. From craft beer to sophisticated cocktails, boozy boat cruises to underground raves, every weekend has plenty…
The ultimate guide to backpacking Chile
When backpacking Chile, there’s a trusty tale I guarantee you’ll hear time and again from locals. They say that when God created the world, he (or probably she, let’s be honest) had a little of everything left over – mountains, volcanoes, glaciers, deserts, the whole shebang. So, she mixed it all together and created Chile….
Where to stay in Florence: a neighbourhood guide
Florence is an incredibly beautiful city nestled between the Tuscany hills, and each corner has its own personality. We’re here to help you find the best area to stay in Florence to suit your travelling tastes. Florence is smaller than other Italian cities like Rome or Milan, and can often be overlooked in favour of more…
The ultimate guide to backpacking Russia
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….
Where to stay in Phuket: a neighbourhood guide
Phuket is the perfect introduction to Southeast Asia’s laid-back island life for newbies embarking on that first big backpacking trip. And choosing the best area to stay in Phuket is absolutely vital for making the most of your time on Thailand’s largest island. Phuket has everything you’d expect a dreamy Thai island to have –…
Where to stay in San Diego: a neighbourhood guide
Whether you’re a seasoned surfer, professional sunbather or looking for an escape from LA, San Diego needs to be on your West Coast wanderlist. If you’re looking at staying in San Diego, here’s the lowdown on the best neighbourhoods, from boho beach towns to buzzing LGBTQ+ hubs. Boasting all of Southern California’s best attributes (epic…
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…
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