If you like your holidays active and adventure filled then the Outer Hebrides might not have made it on to your to-do list just yet – and I’d urge you to put this under review. While they certainly aren’t the perfect destination for white water rafting or bungee jumping, this group of Islands situated just above Scotland at the very tip of the United Kingdom offer a backpacking experience that can’t be emul ...

Backpacking is a great way to explore other countries and continents on a budget and really get to know the local culture. To fully immerse yourself, you need to take a bite out of what the country has to offer and when it comes to South Africa there are plenty of tasty things to sample. If you’ve never been to South Africa your knowledge of the local cuisine might not extend beyond biltong - that salty mea ...

With each coming year we find ourselves at the threshold of what may be the most positively productive year of our lives.  For this reason it is common to take mental note of certain objectives or milestones that we wish to achieve in the months ahead.  Yes – the New Year’s Resolution. Most of these tasks require discipline and hard work and therefore may remain empty promises and nothing more.  Why not tak ...

A camper trailer is a trailer you attach to the back of your vehicle – usually a 4WD – that is fully stocked and supplied with all the camping equipment you need. Furthermore, a camper trailer can also be converted into a tent, or can be likened to a caravan except that it is separate from your vehicle. A camper trailer is a great option for those who love affordable holidays and the feeling of home, but do ...

Travelling around the world as part of a gap year represents an excellent way to learn more about yourself, and provides opportunities to gain a new perspective on different parts of the world. In addition, travelling on your gap year can be a great way to build up your skills and experience before going to university or a job, and can be made more productive by working for a charity, or by taking on casual ...

You love technology especially the ease of finding everything you want or need right at your fingertips, but what if you’re weekend plans include a trip to the great outdoors? Not to worry, you can still bring technology with you. Camping check list: Every camping trip should start first with that all-important list of what to bring.  Right away you can search and find a few apps to get you organized and on ...

The year 2012 is about to say goodbye to us with reminiscences of many sweet and sour experiences. It's time to cheer, enjoy partying, lefty celebrations. Evolution of prior resolutions and pledging new one. In the companies before Christmas vacations formal meetings are held to check the prefixed targets and assign the new one. Budget is the main agenda at the arrival of a new year, a close assessment betw ...

The joys of wanderlust. French poetry. The dream of meeting the love of your life as you walk the tulip-lined canals of Amsterdam. Wait a second. This is only the third month studying abroad and already your allowance has burned a hole in your shabby corduroys with an intensity as powerful as the 1666 Great Fire of London. You don't have the money to take that weekend trip to the Amalfi Coast, nor can you e ...

Adventure sports are meant to be full of excitement in exotic locations or uneven terrains. The list of sports that can be played is very long. You can even make up unique sports simply by using your creativity. Adventure sports are a nice way to connect with your family and friends. If you are a thrill-seeker, then there's nothing better than going out in the wild and having fun in nature. There are variou ...

Any kind of trip, whether going for a long hike, or just taking a walk through the countryside, is made easier if you know that you have essential items in your backpack These items can include everything from a high quality compass to safety items like torches and first aid kits, as well as snacks, paper maps, and extra clothing. Moreover, it’s important not to load yourself down with too many items, and t ...