Backpacking is often looked upon as a long tenure, something that should last multiple months or years, and unfortunately this puts some off the idea of backpacking. However career breaks or gap years are not needed to get the most of backpacking! Get the bug for backpacking with a shorter trip, find out what makes you tick and your travelling habits before you make the step to a bigger commitment. One of t ...

Nothing pleases me more than a good road trip with my man. Windows rolled all the way down, sun beaming off the dashboard, dreamy shoe-gaze lilting from the speakers and a whole web of unknown roads up ahead. The sense of discovery and surprise is tangible and I take great pleasure in the act of crossing boarders and entering the unfamiliar. However, when driving through Europe (France to Italy, to be speci ...

The land of Kangaroos; this is how Australia is better known as. Australia is not just a country but also a continent. Australia has been endowed by the beauties of nature. Beautiful beaches, picturesque landscapes, mystique mountains, unique wildlife and some of the most metropolitan cities; Australia has it all. It is a major tourist attraction and is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the wor ...

[caption id="attachment_7933" align="alignleft" width="323"] Image Credits – Free Digital Photos[/caption] If you’re planning on buying a plane ticket, the time you buy your ticket can make a big difference. Sometimes you can save as much as 50% off the price of your ticket simply by buying it at the right time. In ticket timing, there seems to be two primary trains of thoughts: Buy them well in advance, or ...

It is said that backpacking is the best way to travel across Europe. Because there are many countries and cultures spread across the continent, you can’t get the feel of each and every culture if you are on a hurried package tip. But one of the reasons why many people do not prefer backpacking is due to the degree of uncertainty associated with it. You will not know where you will be staying, where you will ...

Do you know that you deserve a break? For months, you have been stressing yourself from work. It is unhealthy if you will keep on doing that without any breaks. If I were you, I will go straight to my superior to request for a vacation leave. Yes, vacation means rest too. But that doesn’t mean that you should be a couch potato. It is still best to flex some muscles and to release some endorphins. You think ...

[caption id="attachment_7881" align="alignleft" width="400"] Image Credits – Free Digital Photos[/caption] Car rentals are one of those services that can really rip you off for a lot of money if you don’t know what you’re doing. On the other hand, if you do know what you’re doing, it’s not difficult to save a lot of money – As much as 35% even. How do you save money on car rentals? Here are a few of the bes ...

[caption id="attachment_7853" align="aligncenter" width="604"] Courtesy of Philippe Noel[/caption] Backpackers love to get in touch with locals whenever their trip lasts a long time, prefer public means of transport and enjoy inns and youth hostels as compared to hotels. That makes the difference between traditional travelers and backpackers; with that, Japan is one place that backpackers would enjoy, from ...

Paradise means different things to different people. Some might imagine a lush tropic locale, dense with blooming flowers and sparkling lagoons. Or maybe they’ll think of a serene beach, with white sand next to blue water shaded by palm trees. In Siargao, a Philippine island just off the east coast of the main island chain, you can find both these beautiful examples and many more wonders of the natural worl ...

Backpacking offers travelers the opportunity to truly engage with nature and witness natural wonders up close and personal. While many may initially think backpacking is too strenuous an activity for younger travelers, in truth the natural stamina of youth makes them ideal backpacking candidates. If you want to make hitting the trail a family affair, keep in mind some simple tips for your outdoor adventure. ...