I’m not a sporty person, but sometimes I dream of some sort of grand walking or biking tour. Steve has actually done it- he’s biking across the entire world! Here’s […]
Riding the Rough Roads to Southern Skies Read More »
This is a subject I’ve struggled with in the past and would be interested to hear other people’s viewpoints in the comments. There is something to be said for checking
Tourism vs. Voyeurism Read More »
And now for something a little different. Tourists are an unavoidable part of travelling- might as well embrace it! Which is exactly what David and Helen have done in this
Got to Love….Tourists! Read More »
I really, really, REALLY hate bargaining so it might seem strange that I am here giving you bargaining tips. I love perusing markets, however, and picking out unique gifts for
Bargaining Tips for the Non-Confrontational Read More »
Contrary to the chaos you might observe at a party hostel on a Saturday night, backpacking isn’t just for the young. I’ve met all kind of people in common rooms
What a 74 Year Old Man Can Teach Us About Backpacking Read More »
On Sunday I posted a list of all the things I think I did right on my extended Australasia trip. This ranged from remembering to pack jeans to being flexible
Taking an Extended Trip: What I Did Wrong Read More »
I’ve been home for a couple of weeks now and I’ve had some time to reflect on this big giant trip that just happened. I have a feeling I won’t
Taking an Extended Trip: What I Did Right Read More »
Last week I put up a post talking about the things that I thought I would miss, but I don’t. Today I’m taking the opposite tact: a lit of things
Things I Didn’t Think I Would Miss, but I Do Read More »
I’ve been travelling for about 5 months straight now… a pretty freaking long time fo most people in the world. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how well my
Things I Don’t Miss About Home That I Thought I Would Read More »
Travel, particularly budget travel, is all about jet-setting from one glamorous destination to the next. When you have to watch your wallet getting from one point to the next can
Running the Backpacker Marathon Read More »
While I countdown days and hours and make endless preparations for my upcoming trip, I’ve also been spending some time reminiscing about my past travels and what’s unique about the
My Top 4 Favorite Hostel Memories Read More »
I like today’s guest post, by Lindsay Nicholls, not only because it is hilarious but because WWOOFing is something I’ve heard about but never had the guts to try. Never
What’s it like to WWOOF? Read More »
