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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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…
Where to stay in Prague – An insider’s neighbourhood guide
Ah, Prague. A fairy-tale city with the charm of Paris but the prices of Eastern Europe, it’s a backpacker’s haven. From the buzz of the city, to the laid-back vibe of a hip neighbourhood, here’s how to find the best area to stay in Prague. A mainstay on the European bucket list of travellers all…
The Ultimate Singapore Backpacking Guide
If you’re travelling around South East Asia, it’s likely that you’ll find yourself backpacking Singapore. More than just a layover, Singapore is a heady mix of other-worldly architecture, traditional temples, city lights and futuristic gardens. It’s also one of the cleanest and safest countries on the planet. Singapore really does have something for everyone and…
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 best things to do in Marrakech: a first timer’s guide
Want to experience Arabic culture, taste mind-blowing food and explore colourful, exotic cities all within a few hours’ reach of Europe? Then you’re going to love Morocco, especially its most popular and vibrant city, Marrakech. It’s a city of bustling markets, fragrant spices and incredible sunsets, not to mention being the starting point of some…
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