As a follow up to our monthly travel sites section we have a lovely graph of the top 5 sites (estimated traffic) in Google based on top 20 ranked keywords. The graph below shows the top sites in the US from November 2009 to October 2010. We have excluded one site – locogringo.com as it […]
Archives for 2010
Top 100 Travel Sites
Today we published October’s result for the top 100 Travel Sites ranked in Google. This month there were some big movers, shakers and some interesting new entries. We did our best to include new sites that were suggested. Find out whether your travel was ranked.
Travel Budget: Money Saving Tips For Travel
One of the top concerns when planning your backpacking trip will be your travel budget. Carla Avenia Koency gives her money saving tips for budget travel. – Use age to your advantage, if you still can. You don’t have to be a student to get discounts in many places, sometimes simply being under 25 years […]
Eat, Pray, Love – Travel, Transform, Live
You are probably already tired of hearing about the book Eat, Pray, Love. Especially now that the book has been adapted to the big screen. It has been a bit of a sensation among the female public worldwide. It narrates the experiences lived by Elisabeth Gilbert, a middle aged writer, that decided to give it […]
London Tube Planner – How To Guide
For outsiders, negotiating the vast London Tube system can be a daunting prospect. Gazing at the network’s web-like map that was designed by Harry Beck in 1931 can be a bit like staring at an abstract painting, or one of those magic eye drawings that never seems to come into focus. It’s also worth using […]
The Very Best Food Markets in London
From Buckingham Palace to Big Ben, London’s major monuments are globally renowned. And while the capital’s big art galleries, museums and other famous attractions certainly merit the traveller’s attention, if you’re looking for a laid-back way to check out London life, a trip to one of the city’s many markets might be just the experience […]
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid travel – conjures up a vision of adventurous exploration of travelling the world, exploring new places, meeting locals and generally experiencing travel off the beaten track. When planning your travel you may be wondering whether book a tour for part of your trip or maybe you think this will take some of the adventure […]
Rough Guide Book Review
Rough Guide – Make The Most Of Your Time On Earth (£19.99) Rough Guides have always been a trusty on the road guide book often preferred by many backpackers over it’s rivals for it’s slightly more factual approach and layout. Rough Guide – Make the Most Of Your Time On Earth isn’t a traditional guide […]
Easy Ways To Boost Your Backpacking Budget
Photo by Denni Schnapp So you’re gearing up for that gap year trip or backpacking adventure of a lifetime? Unfortunately most intrepid travellers won’t have an unlimited supply of cash to splash on their journey. But that’s not to say you need masses of money to have a good time anyways. Here are a few handy […]
Lonely Planet Thorn Tree™ – Travel Planning
Photo by Matt Murf If you’re in the midst of planning your around the world trip it’s likely that you’ve probably already stumbled across the Lonely Planet’s forum, the thorn tree™. If you haven’t well you are in luck because we have a few links to the best bits of the thorn tree. I’ve always […]
Lonely Planet Book: Motivation to Travel
Sometimes I feel like I’m part of a exclusive cult, a cult of travel. Where the only people who relate are those that have also travelled for long periods of time. So much so that I think I suppress a lot of travel thoughts because I’m not sure those around me will be able to […]
Merrell Intercept Trainer Review: The Three Peaks Challenge
James Furniss takes on the notoriously tough 3 Peaks Challenge testing out a brand new pair of Merrell Intercept trekking trainers. The 3 Peaks Challenge isn’t your average hiking challenge, it involves climbing the 3 highest peaks in England (Scafell Pike), Scotland (Ben Nevis) and Wales (Snowdon) in 24 hours. Last weekend I took on that challenge. It […]