Be it volunteering at a Turtle Conservation Park in Ecuador, constructing a school in the rural suburbs of Bombay, or counseling women with AIDS in Rwanda – anyone of us can help. Instead of travelling like the average backpacker, why not do … [Read more]
Melbourne is a popular place to visit in Australia and the debate still rages to which is better, Sydney or Melbourne? Well, it's your turn to decide. Melbourne certainly has a lot to offer it terms of sights and attractions, but surprisingly you … [Read more]
In a word, "no".I can actually feel myself boiling up with anger when thinking about this issue. It amazes me that anyone can actually sit down and consider taking a laptop around the world. I'm not talking about staying in posh hotels or on a … [Read more]
Photo by Peripitus - Botanic Gardens Following on from our article on 21 Free Things To Do In Sydney, we decided to see what great free sights and activities there are to do in Adelaide. Adelaide is the fifth largest city in Australia and is notable … [Read more]
Sydney Harbour Bridge New Years Sydney is likely to be on most travelers itinerary when visiting Australia. It's an amazing city which has some equally amazing sights and surprisingly you won't have to reach for your credit card in order to afford … [Read more]
In Australia I've been using a few helpful job hunting sites that could be of use to anyone else out there looking for work in Australia. Here they are: 1. Travellers @ Work - This is a great site for backpacking work in Australia. 2. Blue Strike … [Read more]
From a Beijing hospital to a drag bar down a dark Jerusalem alley, I have a habit of finding myself in questionable places . . . usually alone. But I don't mind. Ever the free spirit, I quite like solo travel. As with any travel, you will inevitably … [Read more]
For experienced travelers reading this you'll probably be thinking that you don't need advice on how to meet people because it is pretty easy and kind of just happens. For first time travelers it is often reassuring to know that "going it alone" … [Read more]
Book your flights early, it gives you something to aim for It always seems like a daunting task, organising a long trip or a trip around the world. In many ways it can be but usually only in your own head. The fear of the unknown often leads people … [Read more]
Not everyone will turn out to be a great travel buddy OK, so you meet someone whilst traveling and your both heading in the same direction so you decided that you'll go together. For a few days everything is going great, but soon you discover that … [Read more]
Have you ever lived in shared accommodation where numerous people use the same cooking space? If you have, like me you'll be familiar with what kind of a state these places can be left in. The bigger hostels tend to have worst kitchens due to the … [Read more]
I recently got into a heated discussion on a travel forum. The discussion was about whether it was acceptable to sleep in the same single bed as your girlfriend/boyfriend within a shared dormitory (With no funny business involved). Most people … [Read more]