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If you’re in the midst of planning your around the world trip it’s likely that you’ve probably already stumbled across the Lonely Planet’s forum, the thorn tree™.
If you haven’t well you are …
Sometimes I feel like I’m part of a exclusive cult, a cult of travel. Where the only people who relate are those that have also travelled for long periods of time.
So much so that I …
James Furniss takes on the notoriously tough 3 Peaks Challenge testing out a brand new pair of Merrell Intercept trekking trainers.
The 3 Peaks Challenge isn’t your average hiking challenge, it involves climbing the 3 highest peaks in England …
A question that I often stumble across on traveling forums is whether someone is too old to travel. To most the answer is pretty straight forward but for many it is something that they do …
Before setting off around the world you might be pondering what items to pack for your ambitious journey. You maybe thinking of hiking boots. If you are intending to travel light then choosing the right …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
1. …
There are many ways to find a great hostel whilst traveling the world. Although some ways can be more successful than others.
The likelihood is that when traveling you’ll use various different resources to finda hostel …
There are many common around the world travel questions that come up time and time again. When preparing to travel the world there is a lot of information to take in and also a lot …
Traveling with friends can be a real test of friendship
To go traveling on your own or with a friend or friends is one of the most common questions asked before embarking on a long world …
Why go traveling? This is often a question I hear from people who have never traveled for any lengthy period of time. Some people have no desire to leave home and travel the world. Many …
When you travel the world it’s a good idea to have a list of booking sites at hand so that you can find flights, places to sleep or tours with minimum fuss.
We decided to put …
I had put it off for so long, I had wanted to go traveling from the age of 18. Somehow other things got in the way, college, university, work, overdrafts and debts.
After four years in …
Traveling round the world often sounds like a romantic adventure of exploration and discovery into the unknown. Often it is, but there are some people who are just not cut out for spending long periods …
How to save money and annoy all your friends off by being cheap and on a budget – this is the tedious girl’s guide to budgeting.
1. Release your inner hippy immaterialist and sell your stuff. …
Many people dream about traveling the globe and many people do it, but there are lots of people out there who wanted to go but never quite did.
The key to making it happen is to …
It’s easy to get carried away with excitement as you plan your next big trip away. You find yourself obsessed with travel items and gadgets to fill the huge shiny new backpack you’ve just bought. …
It’s is well worth traveling to experience such mind blowing sights.
For many people quiting a job and heading of round the globe can seem like a very scary thing.
It needn’t be a scary experience, but …
How do you save enough money to be able to roam around the globe for a long period of time?
I’m not talking about saving a little bit here and a little bit there, but saving …
Want to keep a diary whilst travelling? Want your friends and family to be able to access it at will instead of bombarding them with lengthy emails?
An online travel blogging site is what you are …
Whilst I usually like to travel without booking accommodation, there are occasions when it’s best to book before you arrive. It can be a good idea to book your accommodation prior to a long flight …
Are you planning on going backpacking with your boyfriend or girlfriend? Are you worried about the effects and strain that travel might have on your relationship?
Travel can put a lot of pressure on a relationship, …
Have you ever taken items around the world with you that you really didn’t need?
Perhaps you’re planning your first trip around the world and are unsure if you really need to be taking so much …
Be it volunteering at a Turtle Conservation Park in Ecuador, constructing a school in the rural suburbs of Bombay, or counseling women with AIDS in Rwanda – anyone of us can help. Instead …
In a word, “no”.
I can actually feel myself boiling up with anger when thinking about this issue. It amazes me that anyone can actually sit down and consider taking a laptop around the world. I’m …
For experienced travelers reading this you’ll probably be thinking that you don’t need advice on how to meet people because it is pretty easy and kind of just happens. For first time travelers it is …
Book your flights early, it gives you something to aim for
It always seems like a daunting task, organising a long trip or a trip around the world.
In many ways it can be but usually only …
One of the best things to take traveling with you is an mp3 player. Some people will argue that you should be listening to the sights and sounds of the country you’re in.
That argument is …
It was confirmed to me just what type of traveler visits Australia last night as I walked out of the hostel lift onto the floor with the TV room.
Culture Vultures
It was as busy as I’d …
OK, “yes” I’m male and “no” I don’t use hair straighteners.
I wanted to write this article because I was surprised by the large amount of travel forum chatter on the subject.
If you’ve already read my …
Photographer: Cary Bass
Have you always liked the idea of having a tattoo but never had the chance to go through with it?
Maybe you would get one, but you don’t know what you’d have done?
Imagine you’ve …
