Sep 25, 2008
Traveling 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 of time away from home, away from what they are so familiar with.
For many people traveling is an amazing experience and for some even a life changing one but there are those people who don't fit in to either of these two categories. Some people just have a ... Read More
Sep 20, 2008
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 often reassuring to know that "going it alone" won't mean you'll be on your own for long.
What most people won't tell you is that there are times when you will be on your own. You may find yourself in a situation where you are by yourself and ... Read More
Sep 16, 2008
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 in your own head. The fear of the unknown often leads people to over prepare (Which is not a bad thing) but often it can be simply a case of booking some tickets and jumping on a plane.
In June 2005 I made the decision in my head ... Read More
Jun 28, 2008
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 the rat race working to exist I'd had enough. I booked a set of one way tickets and left.
One thing I remember a good friend of mine saying before I left was "Mate, I'm so jealous of you going away.".
At first this puzzled me because he was ... Read More
May 15, 2007
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 stepping out of the comfort zone and out of the familiar routine can often seem impossible to some. The cycle of paying bills and spending what you get paid keeps people trapped from ever realising their dream of traveling.
It's often self inflicted.
From the age of 18 I ... Read More
Apr 24, 2007
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 ever seen it and I wondered just what was on TV drawing the huge crowd. There were bodies scattered everywhere like a war zone.
Could it have been a program about Aussie culture? Perhaps a documentary about the history of the Aboriginals? erm...no... it was in fact the ... Read More
Mar 30, 2007
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Have you ever been away traveling and noticed how different a place is in person when compared to the description in the guide book?
I couldn't help but notice...
"...I consulted my map and headed to the nearest cheap guest house that I could find in the Lonely Planet.
On arrival at the "Downtown Guest House" the owner seemed rather surprised at my choice of guest house, the alarm bells should have starting ringing at this point.
The place certainly looked the part, with a ... Read More
