The world is a huge place and therefore, if you want to see as much as possible, taking a backpackers holiday is ideal. Rather than being fixed in one location for the duration of your vacation, enjoying a backpackers retreat will allow you the flexibility to go exactly where you want. And, as long as . . . → Read More: Perfect Backpacking Holiday
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Tanzania is surely one of the most breathtaking countries in East Africa. Home to the historic state of Zanzibar, the towering Mount Kilimanjaro and so many more beautiful sites and experiences, Tanzania is not to be missed on any trip to the continent. After a considerable amount of advice and recommendations, I decided to start . . . → Read More: Tantalizing Tanzania By Travel Writer Bradley Fink When planning getaways, many tend to overlook the islands of Cape Verde. Butthis archipelago is one of the world’s most spectacular island chains.Magnificently scenic, exotic and diverse, Cape Verde is a great escapefrom the hordes of Paris and London.And what’s more, withbudgetbungalows,mid-rangehotels, and a growing number of resorts, there are . . . → Read More: Getting Away to the Cape Verde Islands Alright guys, I’m here with a book review and I’m going to start out with a BIG disclaimer: I did not get paid to write this evaluation. I’m not even friends with the author, but he seemed like a cool dude and as he harks from England, I couldn’t leave a co-UK citizen hanging…so there . . . → Read More: First-time Backpacker: A refreshing how-to guide for the world’s travel junkies.
Not only is Santiago the capital of Chile, but it is also one of the most modern cities in South America and the main gateway to the country as it receives all international flights. It is the perfect starting point for discovering Chile. I would recommend spending only a few days in Santiago . . . → Read More: Top 5 things to do in Santiago, Chile Hello All! Today was a fantastic day. I started a soft training for what may (hopefully!) be my job for the next few months…and it involves politics and all kinds of exciting, top-secret things. Ok, that’s slight exaggeration. Nothing top-secret (although I’ve considered buying a cheap rubber stamp that I can use to adorn my . . . → Read More: A picture is worth…how many words? Alrighty people – it’s getting down to the wire here (well, almost) and I need help with the logistics of my trip! 1) Backpack: What kind? How much? How heavy? 2) Clothes: Really, should I bring that much? Since I’m working as a field assistant, I’ll be bringing one set of clothes with me and . . . → Read More: Hello world! I need some advice! These logistics are a logistical nightmare! Weeks of Internet surfing and emailing have paid off – I’ve been offered a job as a research assistant doing Vervet monkey research in South Africa!!! Kicking off my round-the-world trip in style, I’ll be living at the Loskop Dam Nature Reserve, where I’ll spend six days a week tracking these elusive creatures and recording . . . → Read More: Traveling on the cheap, my first "job" offer! 
Watching Northern Italy roll by Traveling overland (that is, traveling sans airplane) is not a new concept, per se. However, a renaissance of sorts is happening with the growth of eco-tourism and environmentally responsible travel. Counting castles while cruising (cheaply) down the river Rhine (that’s a tongue twister)! Personally, I’m a huge proponent of . . . → Read More: Traveling sans airplane! 
My authentic tube map! My mum happened to be in London for the day and was given this by a man changing out the maps in a tube station. One of my favorite travel souvenirs! Backpacking, by its very definition, is the ability to carry all of your worldly possessions on your back (or . . . → Read More: Backpacking with souveniers…a crash course! Partner Sites |
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