So you’re staying in a hostel for the first time. Bravo! Perhaps you’re a seasoned traveller used to hotels, it’s your first time outside of the country, or maybe you want a social travelling experience. For whatever reason, you’ve decided to forego the traditional hotel route. And you know what? You’ll have the best time….
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Day of the Dead facts: everything you need to know about Mexico’s most famous fiesta
Don’t call it Halloween, or get it confused with All Saints Day. Mexico’s most unique festivity is called Día de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, and it’s one of the most anticipated events in the country’s calendar. But don’t let the name fool you, this is not a sad occasion! In fact, it’s…
Interrail Europe – My 10 Top Interrailing Tips & Advice
TLDR: By Rob Fehily, winner of ‘Travel Writer of the Year’ at the National Student Media Awards (Smedias) — awarded for articles written during his own Interrail trip around Europe. Rob shares his top ten interrailing tips and tricks below, drawn directly from that trip. Interrailing around Europe was a life-changing experience. I found it to be…
25 best bars in Berlin that you need to know
What do you think of when you hear the words ‘ Berlin nightlife ‘? Sweaty 72-hour techno binges in Berghain? Illegal open-air raves in Lichtenberg? Kinky fetish clubs featuring copious amounts of leather? Chances are, you probably didn’t think much about the bars in Berlin. And why should you? There isn’t much of a bar scene here….
10 Tips For Travelling Alone That Will Transform Your Travels
Travelling alone is a skill, and one I’m constantly honing in order to get the very best out of my experiences abroad. I’ve travelled through 45 countries, more than half of them solo, and it’s taught me so much about myself and the universe. I highly recommend solo travel to anybody and everybody – whether…
Hostels are open and here’s what you need to know….
We’re sure you’ve noticed that the world is a little trickier to navigate right now, and like you we’re backpackers with clipped wings, wondering when we’ll be free to roam again. Really free, like we were before. Travel is possible for many of us, we can take a ‘staycation’ or cross a nearby border, but where should we stay? Sure,…
Camino de Santiago route planner – everything you need to know to start your journey
Looking for a Camino de Santiago route planner? Look no further! Walking the Camino is the dream of many travellers from all over the world who want to explore in a different way. I’ve been dreaming about the Camino since I was 13, when I read ‘The Pilgrimage’ by Paulo Coelho. This year, I turned…
Travelling on the east coast of Australia: What you need to know
The east coast is home to some of Australia’s biggest highlights. The world’s largest coral reef, the world’s largest sand island, the world’s largest covered stadium outside North Korea and the world’s largest (plastic) banana. The road trip from Cairns in tropical North Queensland via glittering Sydney to the hipster stronghold of Melbourne is Australia’s…
What to do in Seville: 10 tips for backpackers from a Spanish woman.
If you’re thinking of visiting Spain but don’t know which city to start your trip in, Seville is an excellent choice! And why? Seville is a typical Spanish city with an explosion of flamenco music, wonderful food, beautiful monuments and above all, it is cheaper than bigger cities like Madrid or Barcelona. Every corner of…
Everything you need to know about visiting the Greek islands
Are you ready to set off on your backpacking adventure across the idyllic islands of Greece? The Greek islands are famous for their lush natural landscapes and the rich traces of ancient Greek history. The pleasant Mediterranean climate, with its mild temperatures and low rainfall, as well as the rich Greek cuisine – which is…
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