Articles in Backpacking Tips
5 Books to Break Up Your Next 12-Hour Bus Journey
A good book can be your best friend – it can make you laugh, cry and more importantly, kill those dull hours on buses or waiting in airports. Here are 5 essential backpacker reads.
The Dark Side of the Full Moon Party
One of Thailand’s biggest backpacker attractions – the infamous Full Moon party on Ko Pha Ngan – also happens to be one of its most dangerous.
Choosing the Best Accommodation
More than any other decisions you make on the road, where you choose to stay is the most important. It pays to put a bit of thought into it…
Take Care of your Health while Backpacking
Setting off around the globe is exciting, backpackers should bear in mind that they won’t have easy access to their local GP. So prepare accordingly.
Welcome to the 5 worst bus journeys in South America
Backpacking in South America involves hair-raising bus journeys where you’ll be gripping onto the seat in front for dear life. Often. The worst are…
Take a Break From Travel and Study English in New York
Learning English can greatly improve your time traveling. If traveling through the US why not take a break and enroll in and English course in New York?
The 5 hottest backpacker beach party spots
If you’re lucky enough to be on the road for a while, it’s easy to get a little overexcited when it comes to ‘beach time’. Grab a beer and head for these backpacker hotspots.
Backup your important travel documents easily
Backing up your travel pictures goes without saying but what about your important travel documents and banking details? We show you a simple and free solution
Planning a backpacking adventure? Here are some tips on how to prepare while keeping to a budget
The joy of backpacking is the unexpected you need to spend time planning carefully for any problems you might meet so you can go out into the world with as little on your mind as possible.
London is the Perfect Weekend Getaway
London is a fantastic city, with beautiful architecture, galleries, restaurants, shopping and parks, so why not have a look at its five top hostels.
The Problem With Guidebooks
Don’t be ruled by the guide book, stay loose with your travel plans and let the good times find their way in. It’s as much about the journey as the destination.
How to Cross a Land Border in Asia
A few things you should look out for and remember when crossing a border overland in ANY country. 10 tips to get a backpacker to the other side
How to keep your backpack safe
A collection of simple, free travel tips to keep your backpack safe while on the road… No need to splash out on security devices! Get travel savvy
Make Money Whilst Traveling
If you want to go backpacking around Asia but you haven’t got a massive budget, there are ways you can travel and make some money whilst your doing it.
