We've all been there, desperately trying to get a good nights sleep because you have an early start in the morning but no matter how hard you try you just can't sleep. In backpacker hostels it can be extremely difficult with the numerous annoyances … [Read more]
For many people quitting 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 … [Read more]
Feel the fear! With the highest bungee jump in the world. Are you looking to conquer a fear or looking for a challenge on your next big trip? Strap a bungee chord to your ankles, battle the fear and throw yourself off one of the 9 highest … [Read more]
In a follow up to a article I read on nomad4ever - What NOT to Bring Backpacking: 10 Things To Leave At Home I thought I'd deliver our on twist on this subject. Our own previous article 12 Stupid Mistakes Of The First Time Traveler also hightlights … [Read more]
If you are a huge football fan or even if you're not you may want to visit a football stadium on your travels. You maybe asking yourself, where are some of the best football stadiums around the world. There are some mind blowing stadiums that are a … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
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 … [Read more]
Are you preparing to head off on your travels knowing you will want to keep your own personal record of the meaningful events on the road? It's easy to get carried away with the excitement of your trip and lose focus on your writing. So just how do … [Read more]