Amsterdam is a culturally diverse and quirky European capital, that has plenty of activities and sights for your days and nights! The city attracts savvy backpackers from all over the globe with its architecture, culture and the famous grachten (canals) that give the city its picturesque charm. Here, you can spend days exploring impressive galleries…
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The Ultimate Nicaragua Backpacking Guide
One of the most intriguing countries in Central America, Nicaragua offers chilled out surf towns, fiery volcanoes and lush forests that are sure to captivate those looking to explore. Backpacking Nicaragua was once a firm traveller favourite, now slightly off the radar, it’s as captivating but with less travellers to share it with. Imagine a land alive…
Where to stay in Boston – An Insider’s Guide
Welcome to Boston – America’s birthplace, home of the world’s best accent, seriously educated folk, and sports fanatics. The best area to stay in Boston depends on your interests, but getting around is easy, so you can soak up all the sights in a couple of days. Boston locals are obsessed with many things. Sports…
Notting Hill Carnival – An Insider Guide
This Notting Hill Carnival Guide is everything you need to know about attending Europe’s largest street party without spending a fortune! WHEN: Bank holiday weekend – August 25 & 26, 2019 (Annually) WHERE: Notting Hill, London. Yes, like in the movie! WHO: All are welcome! I grew up five or so minutes away from one…
Where to stay in Malta: an insider’s guide
Malta is often overlooked by backpackers, but this dinky archipelago has a whole lot to offer, not least its abundance of great hostels and guesthouses. To get you on your way, we’ve picked the best areas to visit and the best hostels in Malta to stay in. This is our insider’s guide on where to…
The ultimate guide to backpacking Costa Rica
It’s not hard to see why Costa Rica is so many people’s first choice when it comes to exploring Central America for the first time, or even when it comes to their first time backpacking. Beautiful, friendly, accessible and inexpensive, it has all the markings of a dreamy backpacking destination. Costa Rica is especially perfect…
Where to stay in Bangkok: a neighbourhood guide
Is there any city that speaks more to our backpacking hearts than Thailand’s epic capital? Experiencing its unique sights, smells and sounds is a backpacker’s rite of passage – make sure you don’t miss a trick with our trusty guide on the best area to stay in Bangkok. So what is it about Bangkok that’s…
Where to stay in Madrid – An insider’s guide
Madrid is the vibrant and charming capital of Spain and a must visit location for every traveller! From its eclectic bars and restaurants to its amazing architecture and cultural activity, we’ve got you covered on the best area to stay in Madrid! This guide will be helpful if you are planning your visit to Madrid…
Where to stay in Rome: a neighbourhood guide
Rome is the biggest city in Italy, and a postcard-perfect view is hidden around every cobblestoned street corner. With so much to do the city can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help you out and tell you everything you need to know about where to stay in Rome. Rome is a city that you’ll…
Where to stay in New York: a neighbourhood guide
New York is a city you need to visit at least once. Between its art galleries, architecture, music venues, hidden gems and international history, the city that never sleeps is unreal. From buzzing areas to chilled neighbourhoods, we’ve shared where is best to stay in New York. New York City has everything to offer backpackers…