Back in June I posted a topic on the Local Travel Movement’s forum looking for some basic advice for first time travellers from a local perspective. If you haven’t come across the Local Travel Movement before it’s a platform that promotes the local way of travel and encourages people to get in touch with local people […]
Elephants are everywhere in Thailand! They symbolise good luck, wisdom, power and fortune and are often seen in temples – as statues, not the real animals! However, the many contradictions within the Thai culture means that although elephants are immensely well thought of – they even celebrate “Elephant Day” in March – they are so […]
Local travel seems to be an up and coming trend this year, and why not? With benefits for both travellers and locals it seems like a win-win scenario. Travellers gain from some real expert knowledge on the ground whilst saving money spending locally and in return local heritage and culture is respected and nourished. Local […]
Those of you who are off travelling soon this is the moment you’ve been waiting for! Check out the prize at FitnessFootwear.com – Salomon Elios Mid GTX hiking boots One lucky winner has been picked at random and will be the proud owner of a brand new pair of Salomon Walking Boots. So here we go, the winner […]
1) The annual Sauti Za Busara festival is a must see in Zanzibar! Every February, musicians, artist and craftsmen come from all over the vast African continent to set up booths and take the stage for this six-day music, art and cultural extravaganza. By day, browse the artisan shops for jewelry, paintings and unique gifts. […]
Traveling to Central America is the same as traveling to any other part of the world, but as we all know, there are some things that we all have to keep in mind to make the trip as enjoyable as possible. This might sound like paranoia speaking, but the truth is that there are some […]
There’s a river of adventure that runs through each of our lives. For some people, it’s on the surface – a cascading torrent. For others, it’s a stream buried deep underground. It runs along in their imaginative lives but rarely sees the surface in the form of any lived adventures. And then there’s the river that runs dry, […]
Exiting an airport in most of the third world is a daunting chore. First the smells hit you. As you near the door the waves of heat trigger the sweating. As you walk through the automatic sliding door someone grabs your left arm, then you’re right. Soon you are swarmed with droves of strangers, tugging […]
For anyone who’s entered the competition and planning to travel round the world, this is the moment they’ve been waiting for! The competition has closed and we have picked our random winner of the Black’s voucher competition. Thanks to everyone who entered, unfortunately there can only be one winner. Drum roll please! And the winner […]
The Longest Way – one year walk/beard grow time lapse. Christoph Rehage travelled for a whole year by walking roughly 4500km, passed the desert of Gobi. During the year he walked from Beijing to Ürümqi soley on foot. His video is a great little insight into his travels, the places he went and the people […]
Have you ever stayed in a hostel dormitory before? If not, you’re in for a unique experience. At some point during your travels you’re likely to have to stay at least once in a hostel dorm, especially if you are traveling on a budget. Dorms are great for meeting lots of new people but also […]
Have you ever been traveling for so long that you´ve started to miss all the little cultural differences that amazed you so much when you first set out? Maybe you´ve been traveling for too long. Here are 5 signs that you´ve been on the road too long: 1. You find it acceptable to have a […]
