Let’s face it: some people are just not good at saving up for things, especially for long-term multi-national trips. Don’t fear! This is no reason for giving up on your dream! If you can´t save, then: why not work while you travel? It might take some preparation work in the chosen field, but once your […]
When traveling, missing the bus can turn out to be an eye opener as you find yourself exploring where you wouldn’t otherwise go. In Mozambique, Sojourner Walker finds herself doing just that… Maputo has weaseled its way into my affections to become one of my favorite cities. I happened upon Maputo, the capitol of Mozambique […]
It’s time for a competition here at TravMonkey.com. What better way to prepare for your world travel than winning a £100 voucher at the outdoor store, Black’s. It’s free to enter. The £100 voucher could go towards that new rucksack, hiking boots, mozzie net or even a tent! To enter the £100 Black’s Voucher contest, […]
When you travel the world, you’ll find many weird and wonderful things to eat. Some of you will be up to the challenge whilst others would rather just find a cheap alternative. On your trip around the world you’ll face many interesting cultures and with this many different foods, some of which will be more […]
When planning to travel the world you’ll be looking to do some once in a life time activities or just looking for the chance to do them in an idyllic location. Some extreme sporting activities can be great highlights of your trip. Personally, I was blown away by bungee jumping, sky diving in New Zealand […]
How to save money and annoy all your friends off by being cheap and on a budget – this is the tedious girl’s guide to budgeting. Additional resource: How to save money for travel by Travel Freak. 1. Release your inner hippy immaterialist and sell your stuff. So far I’ve made 200 euros out of […]
Travel quotes can provide great motivation for travelers. Great quotes can enlighten, entertain and often inspire you into action. If you are preparing or if you are in the midst of travel, quotes can remind you of your own reasons for leaving everything behind. Some may make you cringe, laugh or even disagree but we […]
We’ve all been there, desperately trying to get a good nights sleep because you have an early start in the morning but no matter how hard you try you just can’t sleep. In backpacker hostels it can be extremely difficult with the numerous annoyances that prevent you from catching up on your sleep. I touched […]
If you are a huge football fan or even if you’re not you may want to visit a football stadium on your travels. You maybe asking yourself, where are some of the best football stadiums around the world. There are some mind blowing stadiums that are a testament to great architecture, others provide an electric […]
Are you preparing to head off on your travels knowing you will want to keep your own personal record of the meaningful events on the road? It’s easy to get carried away with the excitement of your trip and lose focus on your writing. So just how do you keep your focus and produce fine […]
I happened to be in Latvia for a long weekend when I heard the news that a blonde parade was due on the Sunday. The idea behind the parade was to lift the spirits of the recession hit Latvians and perhaps boost the tourism. Around 500 blonde female Latvians paraded through the streets of the […]
As both a student and tutor of foreign languages, take it from someone who’s been on both sides of the fence: learning a new language isn’t easy! It’s not something that can be learned solely from a classroom, instructional CD, or a translational dictionary – but rather, from actual practice with native speakers, immersion into […]
