We’ve all read them before… long emails filled with huge chunks of text. As you skim read these emails you read about places you’ve never been to, people you’ve never met. You simply can’t relate to it. It’s dull, it’s a little boring. Don’t bore your friends and family by sending out huge emails about […]
Way back on October 9, 2008 I published an article – Should I Take My Laptop Traveling. I got a quite a few comments in favour of my view that you should leave your laptop at home when traveling, but there were a few readers that disagreed quite strongly. I thought it was important to […]
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 the vast majority of your pay packet for your future trip. So you’ve made the big decision, you’re heading […]
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 for example or perhaps well in advance when arriving in a very popular area. Thankfully this is pretty straightforward over […]
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, spending all day everyday together can cause rifts over tiny meaningless things. Traveling together can also be a great […]
As both a student and tutor of foreign languages, take it from someone who’s been on both sides of the fence: learning a new language isn’t easy! It’s not something that can be learned solely from a classroom, instructional CD, or a translational dictionary – but rather, from actual practice with native speakers, immersion into […]
How many times have you wanted to cut down on alcohol? Maybe you’ve just wanted to have a detox period? Or perhaps you wanted to cut out the alcohol altogether? I know I’ve wanted to cut down for some time and I occasionally take a detox period where I go cold turkey. If you find […]
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 gear? The days are suddenly slipping by and the day of your departure into the unknown is becoming ever […]
Eating in Asia is like a multi-orgasm to the taste buds – your senses assaulted by a whole new world of powerful aroma and flavour. Over hundreds of different types of spices and sauces give Asian cuisine that unique taste that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. It might pose as a challenge […]
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 not talking about staying in posh hotels or on a business trip, but when traveling on a budget for a […]
In Australia I’ve been using a few helpful job hunting sites that could be of use to anyone else out there looking for work in Australia. Here they are: 1. Travellers @ Work – This is a great site for backpacking work in Australia. 2. Blue Strike – Another site for temporary backpacking type work […]
