Are you planning a rail adventure in Europe? The Interrail Pass is an affordable way to travel by train to dozens of countries. This updated guide breaks down all the costs – pass prices, booking fees, food, accommodation and more – so you can plana budget-friendly Interrail trip. We’ve also included expert tips and frequently…
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Everything you need to know about backpacking India
From its frenetic cities to its breathtaking temples, India offers some of the most diverse travel experiences on the planet. Lazy backwaters and beaches, and stark Himalayan terrain, also feeds the wanderlust of wide-eyed backpackers. But India is a big and sometimes bewildering place, more akin to a continent than a country – and travel…
How to spend one day in Bangkok – the Backpackers Mecca
The city that never sleeps. The lost city. An epicentre of culture. No, I’m not talking about New York, Sichuan, or Venice. I’m talking about the city of endless possibilities: Bangkok. Its continuous vibrant movement of life weaves its way between its streets, in its art and, of course, through its food. Built upon the…
Everything you need to know about Canada Day
As a Canadian living in London, UK (Sorry Ontario), I find myself explaining what the heck Canada Day is every time the topic comes up. Often times the conversation starts with something like “You have a Canada Day!? What even is that?”, to which I reply (mostly out of laziness), “It’s like the fourth of…
Everything backpackers need to know about New Orleans
New Orleans is a city known for our unwavering devotion to food, music, and having a good time. In movies and TV, we’re often depicted as either gentile southern belles and gentlemen sipping tea on the porch… or rambunctious Mardi Gras partygoers. There’s basically no in-between. While most of us are definitely guilty of both…
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…
Green travel tips: how to stay eco-friendly on the road
low impact Reducing waste, buying organic, reducing your carbon footprint. These are all terms we are becoming used to and conscious of in our daily lives – but what about when you travel? These things are just as important (if not more) while exploring the world as they are at home. Plus, the good news:…
Top Tips for staying safe in Colombia
For decades Colombia was in the international press for all the wrong reasons – drugs, kidnappings and civil war. Now with a peace agreement in place between the FARC and the Colombian government and a significant decrease in drug related violence, Colombia is much safer and tourism has skyrocketed in the last ten years. From…
Dive into the deep blue – your best diving holiday tips and tricks
I must confess, my diving days are pretty limited and verging on non-existent. There was this one time in the Gili Islands where I attempted to snorkel. All was going well until I spotted a deadly sea snake and my goggles steamed up so fast from trying to scream underwater, that I was temporarily blinded…
39 Essential Tips For Staying Healthy And Happy While Travelling
Travelling is medicine for the soul, but as anyone who’s caught the wanderlust bug knows, it’s not always glamorous. Many grand adventures, especially when venturing off-the-beaten-path come with their fair share of bumps, bruises, germs and stresses. It can be tempting to feel overwhelmed and intimidated by the idea of leaving life’s comforts at home….
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