Backpacking | Budget Travel | Living Abroad
As the year end approaches in Europe, the list of potential destinations for sunny, warm short-haul breaks starts to dwindle. Temperature levels have plummeted across almost all of the continent by November time with only the very warmest winter destinations in Europe still offering what might be described as “beach weather” by the start of […]
From my home in New Zealand, it’s not too much of a hop over to Australia, relatively speaking, and it’s a country I know well and love. Oz is a truly unique, beautiful land, and no matter how long you’re visiting for, you will never run out of things to do. But while everyone knows […]
Rajasthan is probably the most interesting state in all of India from a traveller’s perspective with an enormous wealth of history and culture to indulge in. It is the land where kings once ruled and where enormous forts and palaces have stood the test of time. We’re going to take a look at the best […]
Europe is not short on popular beach destinations, but for a small continent, there are enormous swings in terms of the actual costs. A trip to the South of France for example, may cost you three or fours as much when compared to a budget stay in one of the cheaper coastal towns in the […]
Florida is one of the world’s best known and most popular travel destinations. It’s the most visited state by Americans and its great climate and popular beaches and attractions also make it a hit with international visitors. However the Sunshine State is also large enough that it’s not that hard to get off the beaten […]
Greece is one of the world’s most popular destinations for history lovers. Aside from the beautiful sights and a relaxing environment, visitors get to walk through history by visiting the ancient sites in the country. If you are looking for tailor-made Greece tours, or you just want a regular visit, you might want to take […]
No matter how much you love travelling, there will inevitably be days on any long trip when you’re not quite feeling it. There may be days when you just can’t face the thought of going out and facing the world and doing another set of trips and activities. If you are worried a travel slump […]
Many travellers who haven’t stayed in hostels before often ask what is the difference between hostels and hotels? Guest blogger Jenna explores the great hostels vs hotels debate and tries to dispel a few myths along the way by offering five advantages of hostels over hotels. If you’ve not done much backpacking before, you may […]
The historic region of New England forms the northeastern corner of the United States. Despite being less than a third of the size of Texas, it comprises six different states – Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. It is home to some of the oldest towns and cities in the USA, as […]
In this post, we’re going to look at the worst airports in the world according to passenger ratings. While some cities have been busy building new, state-of-the-art airports fit for the 2020’s, other airports have fallen into a state of decline, dogged by the same problems that have irritated passengers for many years. Google’s review/rating […]
