You’re a week out from your big worldwide adventure: the adrenaline is kicking in and you’re getting a tad stressed about how you’re going to get everything done before you set off. Sound familiar? Thought so. Let me try and help you make things a lot less stressful with a straightforward holiday to-do list before…
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Off the beaten track in the warm heart of Africa: A backpackers guide to Malawi
Malawi, nestled in the heart of East Africa, is a land locked country with mountains, tea plantations, an expansive lake and a multitude of excellent activities and hostels to offer any adventurous backpacker. Here’s our backpackers guide to Malawi. The Lowdown You’ll need a visa, a flight or mutatu (minibus), some Malawian Kwacha to spend…
Simple Backpacking Tips You Need To Know But No One Will Tell You
Whether you’re doing your own research or having friends put their two cents in, your first big trip comes with a bombardment of backpacking advice. This guidance all seems to have one thing in common: they state the obvious. You’ll be told to stay safe and avoid dark alleyways, but no one will tell you…
Hostel Room Types Explained: Dorms, Pods, Privates & What ‘Dormitory’ Means
Thinking about staying in a hostel? You’re in the right place! Hostels offer unique accommodation options that go way beyond just bunk beds. Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly dorms, ultra-modern pod beds, or even a stay in a converted plane, this guide will help you find the perfect hostel room type for your next adventure!…
Backpacking Colombia: Your Guide To Colour, Coffee & Culture
Colombia is the land of tropical landscapes, rich, velvety coffee and all-night parties in buzzy, design-centric cities making it the perfect backpacking destination for wide-eyed and curious travellers. Overcoming its reputation for drugs and civil war, Colombia is fast becoming a must-see destination for travellers who want to venture further and explore vast wilderness, postcard…
The ultimate guide to backpacking Scotland
The best places to visit in Scotland on a backpacking trip are Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Isle of Skye and the Highlands around Inverness and Fort William, and you can link them all by Citylink coach and ScotRail train, sleeping in hostels along the way. Give it two weeks if you can: two days each…
Backpacking through Europe: How much does it cost?
Nothing quite says ‘coming of age adventure’ like your first-time backpacking through Europe. I remember being four months into my first solo trip and gazing into one of the most spectacular sunsets I’ve ever seen; hues of pink, yellow and orange illuminated the sky while the air was heavy and fresh with the smell of…
YOU can live the dream! 20 Awesome Travel Jobs That You Can Do Too!
Hey guys! Mark here, full time traveller, part time writer and occasional amateur videographer. I’ve been working my way around the world since 2011 and I wanted to share with you how I’ve done it. Working as a tour guide the most common question I’m asked is ‘how to find work whilst on the road’…
Azulejos: A Visual Guide to Portugal’s Famous Tiles (Lisbon & Porto)
Tiles are something you probably associate with your kitchen or bathroom but take a walk around Lisbon or Porto and you’ll see that tiles, or “azulejos” as they are called in Portugal, are works of art, turning dull apartment blocks into outdoor galleries. An azulejo is a painted, tin-glazed ceramic tile, and “azulejaria”, the art…
Awesome archipelago: the ultimate guide to backpacking Indonesia
Stretching across some 17,000 islands, Indonesia is one of the most fascinating and diverse countries on earth. From adorable orangutans to ancient temples, Komodo dragons to party hotspots, it’s no wonder that this country is an enduring favourite for many travellers. The scale of the country can make choosing which parts to visit a little…
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