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Everything else! A mix of destinations and topics in the world of budget travel and backpacking.
Due to the environmental impact of flying, most would agree that high-speed rail has a big part to play in the future of both domestic and international travel. Trains are getting faster and more high-speed links are being built across the world. However the cost of using the fastest trains in the world remains high […]
Today we’re going to head around the globe and look at some cities which lay claim to the title of sports capital of the world. With 2020 something of a write-off for major sports events, at least with spectators present, summer 2021 is shaping up to be a big one with huge delayed events such […]
Travellers looking to get between South America and Central America have long faced a difficult dilemma. While the continents are connected by land, a tiny region called the Darién Gap linking Colombia and Panama makes the task of getting between two bordering continents surprisingly challenging. In this post, we’ll look at what the Darién Gap […]
If you look at a map of the USA, Montana hangs like a big sheet fluttering from the 39th parallel. Temperatures drop to just below freezing in winter and rise to a high of around 30C/85F in July – not uncomfortable for our few days of hiking at the start of summer. According to the […]
In this post, we’re going to look at some of the best airports in the world. We’ve suggestions for the best one in every continent featuring some cutting-edge airports which more resemble giant malls or entertainment complexes than major air hubs. There have been plenty of studies into this matter and anyone can go on […]
In this post, we’re going to look at the highest mountains in the world. The world’s highest peaks all lie in Asia and most people know that Mount Everest is the tallest. However the highest mountains in some of the other continents are actually relatively little known and we’ll first run through the highest mountain […]
Visitors to Hawaii are spoilt for choice in terms of options with a number of stunning islands to choose from. Each has their own unique charms and reasons to visit. In this post, we’ll look at the best islands in Hawaii for budget-minded, independent travellers. The Best Islands in Hawaii – Top Three picks for […]
San Pedro Prison is one of the biggest in Bolivia and the common destination for people convicted of breaking the country’s laws. However this is no ordinary prison. San Pedro has gained an infamous reputation with all the bizarre stories that have come out of it through the years. This includes everything from tales of […]
As we head into the third decade of the 21st Century, the race to build sustainable cities is really starting to gather pace. In this post we’ll visit all six continents to check in on six of the greenest cities in the world and see how they are transforming and adapting with an eye on […]
The north and south poles are the location of our planet’s most bitterly cold climates where life as most of us know it is made all but impossible by the freezing temperatures and icy winds during the winter months. However it’s perhaps surprising just how many people in the world do live in places where […]
