Or, backpacking with at least some sort of style. Some backpackers don’t like associating with the stigma of ragged, crusty backpackers taking ‘roughing it up’ nary a bit too far. I’ve seen backpackers being refused entry or local transport because they weren’t presentable looking, and this is more than common in Asian countries where being […]
I enjoy traveling. Check. I enjoy new people, places, foods, clothes, hairstyles and partying. Check. I enjoy being spontaneous and slightly crazy when on holidays. Check. I enjoy not brushing my hair and looking slightly dirty/unkempt/ugly when I’m traveling. Um? Let’s cut to it. The unfortunate stereotype of “The Female Backpacker” kills me on the […]
This is an article I wrote back in 2007 but somehow stumbled across it recently unpublished. So here it is my reasons for travelling light. De-stressed Traveling Traveling around can be stressful at the best of times and I personally really don’t want to make it anymore stressful by lugging around a huge piece of […]
Most of the time, we hate blur. We set the widest aperture possible and fastest shutter speed to remove blur that breaks a picture. But we can use the blur as an artistic reagent to create something fascinating. This can add a sense of depth and movement to an image. There are two ways you […]
So, it seems like the world is becoming much more reliable on mobile devices for travel and communications and leaving the “bulky” computers behind. Well, the great thing about the iPad and iPhone from my experience is just the ease of planning travel, booking flights, and having quick access to really anything. Below I will […]
Getting sponsored trips as a travel blogger can seem like a foggy and convoluted business, like it is some mythical beast that is unattainable. I am going to show you that, while difficult, you CAN lasso yourself a Pegasus, if you look hard enough and in the right places, and ride that baby to some […]
This is a very obvious list and one that most seasoned travellers will have mentally checked off many times before in one form or another. However, half way through my RTW adventure as the novel excitement of long haul flights and overlays in airports wore off very quickly, I realised how important a little extra […]
After making that life altering decision to go long term travelling, my first thought was “How do I tell my Mum?”. My second thought was “How do I tell my boss?” and my third thought was “How do I get better at taking photographs?”. The first two thoughts are for another day and another blog post. […]
You’ve got your passport, comfortable walking shoes, plenty of underwear and plug adapters safely stowed in your Samsonsite. Ready to hit the road? Maybe not: here are five items you might not have thought to pack – but that could make a long trip abroad experience easier and more enjoyable. 1. Entertainment for your first […]
A long time ago I wrote an article with 101 things to do around the world and it proved a very popular article. I had stayed up late thinking of all the different experiences and activities you could do around the world. This time around I wanted to produce a list of things to do before […]
One of the most popular travel trends today is to really immerse yourself with the local culture, and one of the very best ways to do that is to spend some time volunteering in the community where you’ve put down roots … at least momentarily. Volunteering abroad can be an incredibly rewarding experience or a […]
You are in a foreign country. You do not speak the native language. The confused look on your face and large backpack immediately announce to everyone nearby that you are a tourist. To top it off, you have no idea to get from where you are to where you desire to go. This scenario is […]
