Glastonbury may have already been and gone with the final murmurs of Kanye West murdering a Queen classic and riding around in a cherry picker, but there are a shedload of funky, fashionable and even hipster festival gatherings still to happen this summer in the UK! Still to come this year (amongst many others!)… V-Festival, […]
There’s something special about a memorable road trip, discovering some beautiful place because you took a wrong turn or made a last minute decision to take a detour and hit the beach. My most recent road trip was in Victoria, Australia last year where I noticed there’s always a few essentials that I tend to pack or […]
Or, backpacking with at least some sort of style. Some backpackers don’t like associating with the stigma of ragged, crusty backpackers taking ‘roughing it up’ nary a bit too far. I’ve seen backpackers being refused entry or local transport because they weren’t presentable looking, and this is more than common in Asian countries where being […]
I enjoy traveling. Check. I enjoy new people, places, foods, clothes, hairstyles and partying. Check. I enjoy being spontaneous and slightly crazy when on holidays. Check. I enjoy not brushing my hair and looking slightly dirty/unkempt/ugly when I’m traveling. Um? Let’s cut to it. The unfortunate stereotype of “The Female Backpacker” kills me on the […]
Getting sponsored trips as a travel blogger can seem like a foggy and convoluted business, like it is some mythical beast that is unattainable. I am going to show you that, while difficult, you CAN lasso yourself a Pegasus, if you look hard enough and in the right places, and ride that baby to some […]
This is a very obvious list and one that most seasoned travellers will have mentally checked off many times before in one form or another. However, half way through my RTW adventure as the novel excitement of long haul flights and overlays in airports wore off very quickly, I realised how important a little extra […]
You’ve got your passport, comfortable walking shoes, plenty of underwear and plug adapters safely stowed in your Samsonsite. Ready to hit the road? Maybe not: here are five items you might not have thought to pack – but that could make a long trip abroad experience easier and more enjoyable. 1. Entertainment for your first […]
One of the most popular travel trends today is to really immerse yourself with the local culture, and one of the very best ways to do that is to spend some time volunteering in the community where you’ve put down roots … at least momentarily. Volunteering abroad can be an incredibly rewarding experience or a […]
You are in a foreign country. You do not speak the native language. The confused look on your face and large backpack immediately announce to everyone nearby that you are a tourist. To top it off, you have no idea to get from where you are to where you desire to go. This scenario is […]
One of the top concerns when planning your backpacking trip will be your travel budget. Carla Avenia Koency gives her money saving tips for budget travel. – Use age to your advantage, if you still can. You don’t have to be a student to get discounts in many places, sometimes simply being under 25 years […]
Photo by Matt Murf 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 in luck because we have a few links to the best bits of the thorn tree. I’ve always […]
Modern travel is no easy feat. Whether you’re going by plane, train, or automobile, there is a lot to remember when it comes to packing for even a short trip. Of course, the worst is airline travel with so many restrictions on what you can and cannot bring aboard a plane. But even road trips can be […]
