Travel books are often fascinating, easy to read and definitely hard to put down. This is certainly true of our list of harrowing true stories of travel, drugs and imprisonment. I remember reading The Damage Done: Twelve Years of Hell in a Bangkok Prison whilst backpacking in Thailand. I read it within two days and […]
When you travel the world it’s a good idea to have a list of booking sites at hand so that you can find flights, places to sleep or tours with minimum fuss. We decided to put together a list of helpful world travel booking sites recommended by other travelers. These sites should help you to […]
Lets face it, life is short! We all want to fit as much into our lives as possible. There are so many fun and exciting things to do and experience around the world that I thought I’d put together a list of my favourite things to do before you die. If you have ever needed a […]
I’ve just jumped on the tube. Rather hazily, I found myself occupying the “stand-up” seat at the end of the carriage on the London Underground . Two guys in their early 20’s, one dressed in a suit and the other in shirt and tie. They lean in to debate with glee their accountancy results and […]
I had put it off for so long, I had wanted to go traveling from the age of 18. Somehow other things got in the way, college, university, work, overdrafts and debts. So I thought I’d write down all my reasons for going backpacking, hopefully it will prove useful to others. After four years […]
Traveling round the world often sounds like a romantic adventure of exploration and discovery into the unknown. Often it is, but there are some people who are just not cut out for spending long periods of time away from home, away from what they are so familiar with. For many people traveling is an […]
We’re in the thick of the digital age, from here on out you will accumulate thousands and thousands of digital photos in your lifetime, not just from your trip. With a little knowledge, planning and preparation, you can take great pictures, and keep them organized and accessible for years to come. Know your Camera […]
Many people dream about traveling the globe and many people do it, but there are lots of people out there who wanted to go but never quite did. The key to making it happen is to ensure you stay focused on the goal of travel rather than falling back into the comfortable pattern of everyday […]
It’s easy to get carried away with excitement as you plan your next big trip away. You find yourself obsessed with travel items and gadgets to fill the huge shiny new backpack you’ve just bought. But do you really need them? “overpacking tops the list of biggest travel mistakes” according to www.onebag.com – a great […]
Before I left home for my 2 years traveling stint I remember a lot of talk about the film “Hostel”, knowing that it was a horror flick and that I’d be frequenting many hostels throughout the trip I decided to avoid the movie. Here’s 5 movies that I think you should avoid (or watch for […]
For many people quitting a job and heading of round the globe can seem like a very scary thing. It needn’t be a scary experience, but stepping out of the comfort zone and out of the familiar routine can often seem impossible to some. The cycle of paying bills and spending what you get paid […]
In a follow up to a article I read on nomad4ever – What NOT to Bring Backpacking: 10 Things To Leave At Home I thought I’d deliver our on twist on this subject. Our own previous article 12 Stupid Mistakes Of The First Time Traveler also hightlights some of these as well as tackling some […]
