Backpacking | Budget Travel | Living Abroad
This article is primarily designed for first-time backpackers. Many people are put off the idea of solo travel because they hate the thought of being alone away from home and aren’t sure how to make friends and meet people when travelling. These days though, in theory at least, it is easier than ever to make […]
This Barcelona backpackers guide outlines some great tips for seeing the Catalan capital on a budget. Scroll down and get planning your trip! Arriving in Barcelona & Getting to the Centre Barcelona-El Prat Airport Most visitors to Barcelona arrive at the city’s main airport – El Prat. These days even most of the budget airlines use […]
We get lots of questions from readers about the current situation with tubing in Vang Vieng. After receiving varying reports, some suggesting it had almost completely shut down, we decided to give it a visit to find out. Update on Tubing in Vang Vieng First things first, tubing is still very possible in Vang Vieng […]
Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most popular travel destinations and most travellers pass through Ho Chi Minh City (AKA Saigon) at some point. It is the largest city in the country with an estimated 9 million people living there and that number swells to more than 20 million when you consider its full metropolitan […]
Siem Reap is ideal for people travelling on a budget who want to eat well and enjoy both local Khmer food and international cuisine. You can still find cheap and tasty street offerings but the influx of tourists over the past decade means the number of restaurants and bars has grown rapidly. This guest post […]
By Capt. Lynn Jackson Recently I decided it was time for another “off the beaten path” trip, which I enjoy as often as my finances will allow and as an independent female traveler. A friend recommended I take a look at the country of Nicaragua. My first reaction was “yikes”! Little did I know, The […]
Berlin is a city you have to visit to truly understand the Europe of the 20th Century and the Europe of today. For so long, it was the symbol of division, the only place where the Iron Curtain was a tangible divide. On the 13th August 1961, construction began on a wall that for 28 […]
This backpackers guide to Poland digs into the basics of a visit to one of Europe’s most affordable destinations. From ancient cities to charming mountain regions and harrowing historical sites, Poland has a lot to offer anyone looking for something a bit different from a backpacking trip to Europe. A guest post by Ann Opalka […]
One of the greatest struggles with exploring a new country is getting from point A to point B. Deciding when one should walk, drive, or ride to a place isn’t always clear. However, that doesn’t mean you need stay fearfully contained in your hostel. Here is a guest post via Michael Geer, a resident in […]
