Backpacking With Point and Shoot or Digital SLR Camera?
September 26, 2009 – 1:21 pm | 11 Comments

My real interest in photography began on my first trip to travel the world. At the time I had packed a small pocket point and shoot digital camera. It was only after a couple of …

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Footwear For Backpacking Around The World
January 31, 2010 – 11:37 pm | No Comment
Footwear For Backpacking Around The World

Before setting off around the world you might be pondering what items to pack for your  ambitious journey. If you are intending to travel light then choosing the right footwear is an important decision.
Personally I …

Traveling Culture Shock: Re-entry
October 27, 2009 – 12:17 am | 5 Comments
Traveling Culture Shock: Re-entry

Even before you set off on a lengthy trip around the world it is worth recognising that it will be a challenge to return back home. In many cases it can be a bigger culture …

Should I Take A Guide Book Traveling?
October 20, 2009 – 10:19 pm | 3 Comments
Should I Take A Guide Book Traveling?

There are plenty of guide books on offer for those looking to travel the world.
From backpacker favourites such as the Lonely Planet, Rough Guides and Footprints to more middle of the road guides such as …

Backpacking Itinerary, Plan For Burnout
October 7, 2009 – 12:44 am | No Comment
Backpacking Itinerary, Plan For Burnout

Traveling is a great experience and most of the time you will be having fun, but this isn’t always the case every single step of the journey.
When traveling the world there always comes a time …

Backpacking Around The World: Accommodation
October 4, 2009 – 8:04 pm | No Comment
Backpacking Around The World: Accommodation

It often takes a little bit of time to get used to staying in budget accommodation when backpacking around the world. At first it may seem a little bit daunting but hostels actually offer a …

Great Ideas For Backpacking Across The World
October 1, 2009 – 11:20 pm | 2 Comments
Great Ideas For Backpacking Across The World

So you know you want to travel around the world and you know roughly how long you want to go for. You have one or two places you’d love to go, but where else are …

Should I Buy A Ticket Round The World?
September 30, 2009 – 9:39 pm | 5 Comments
Should I Buy A Ticket Round The World?

“Should I buy a RTW ticket?”
It’s a question that faces every backpacker intending to travel around the world.
RTW tickets tend to be relatively complicated and I’d recommend visiting a travel agent to discuss your plans …

Ten Ways To Stick To Your Budget When Backpacking
September 28, 2009 – 11:31 pm | One Comment
Ten Ways To Stick To Your Budget When Backpacking

It’s safe to say that almost every backpacker is on some kind of a budget when they travel. It of course varies depending on a variety of factors but most of us can’t afford to …

How To Travel Around The World
September 23, 2009 – 10:29 pm | 7 Comments
How To Travel Around The World

If you are looking to go backpacking or even to travel around the world, sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start. In reality planning to travel around the world isn’t as complicated as many …

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Hostels
September 20, 2009 – 8:00 pm | 16 Comments
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Hostels

What’s the first thing you think of when you imagine a hostel? Cramped, uncomfortable and packed full to the rafters (literally!)? Here is a round up of ten things which may surprise you about hostels…
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