With breathtaking beaches, towering volcanoes and incredible culture, it’s no surprise that Bali is one of the world’s most exciting travel destinations. The Indonesian island has been a popular destination for decades, due to its tropical climate, easy-going lifestyle and rich culture; but tourism on the island has been booming recently – with people seeking […]
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All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Budget Travel, Plan Your Trip, Travel Tips
Backpacking Australia? Here’s Everything You’ll Need to Know
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Feb
Feb
G’day mate! Are you backpacking Australia sometime soon? Fantastic life choice- the land down under is a wonderful place to visit. I spent a year and a half there, driving around near enough the whole country, and I’d return in a heartbeat if I could. Australia is a great country for first time backpackers to […]
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Feb
Feb
Scotland is a country with a rich history, stunning beauty, and some of the kindest locals you’ll meet. Mysterious standing stones are spread across the country, as are castle ruins that were once home to different clans and noble families. Meanwhile, the vast, open lands and misty-topped mountain peaks, make you feel like you are […]
All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Packing Lists, Plan Your Trip
Australian Survival Kit: Gifts for Someone Travelling to Australia
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Feb
Feb
Do you know someone who’s soon to head to the great land down under? If you want to get them a gift before they go, an Australian survival kit is a fantastic idea. This list of gifts for someone travelling to Australia has some great ideas for both serious and novelty presents; just pick and […]
All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Overland Itineraries
East Coast Australia Road Trip Itinerary and Ultimate Guide
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Jan
Jan
Show stopping beaches, charismatic little towns, eden-like national parks and unforgettable adrenalin filled activities mean it’s no wonder why the east coast of Australia is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. And it’s all relatively easy to explore; you just need a vehicle or a coach pass, a chunk of time (I’d recommend […]
All Destinations, Europe, Italy, Overland Itineraries, Plan Your Trip
Southern Italy Road Trip: Naples to Palermo
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Jan
Jan
History and local culture. What a combination. And what a great quest to pursue on a Southern Italy road trip from Naples to Palermo, the location of which is a paradise for lovers of both. Here is a 1,200-mile, 2-week odyssey to maximize both these aspects by visiting the best cities in Sicily, famous for […]
All Destinations, Asia, China, Packing Lists
What to Pack for China: Essential Items to Put in Your Backpack
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Jan
Jan
Planning a trip to China? There will no doubt be a lot of questions on your mind. How will I navigate the country with no Mandarin (if you can’t speak it)? How will I take the trains alone? How will I handle the food? These questions, and many, many more, were at the top of […]
All Destinations, Australasia, Australia, Overland Itineraries, Plan Your Trip
Adelaide to Cairns Drive Itinerary – via the Great Inland Way
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Jan
Jan
The Adelaide to Cairns drive is not your obvious Australian road trip. When I told people that I’d decided to drive 3,000 kilometres through the Australian outback on my own, 98% of them thought, to put it politely, that I’d lost the plot. I thought I’d lost it a long time ago, but admittedly driving […]
All Destinations, Asia, Australasia, Bali, Eco Travel, Packing Lists, Plan Your Trip
Travelling with Carry On Luggage Only in Asia: A How-To Guide
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Dec
Dec
One of my best sustainable travel tips is to pack less, because less items means reduced fuel emissions on transport. It also means favouring solid, package-free toiletries over weighty bottles. And guess what? Sustainable travel is often also cheap travel, and travelling in this way could save you a ton of money. I hate […]
Accomodation Guides, Australasia, Australia, Plan Your Trip
The Best Hostels in Byron Bay for Backpackers and Holidayers
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Dec
Dec
If you know me in person, or have been following my blog for the last year and a half, you’ll know that I kind of got obsessed with the beautiful town of Byron Bay in northern New South Wales, Australia. I lived in this whacky and wonderful town for five months, and it’s somewhere I […]