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Travel insurance 101 – You need it!
June 1, 2011 – 5:07 am | No Comment
Travel insurance 101 – You need it!

When planning a trip abroad it’s important to remember to purchase international travel insurance. While more often than not trips will run without any hiccups, luck is not always on our side.

The other Italy
May 31, 2011 – 1:27 am | No Comment
The other Italy

When most people look for last minute holiday deals to Italy they are likely to consider the well known areas… Big mistake…

Why Singapore is the Safest City to Backpack in Asia
May 30, 2011 – 5:49 am | No Comment
Why Singapore is the Safest City to Backpack in Asia

Singapore-one of the safest cities to backpack in, in the world… Singapore is well-known for its strict laws, multilingualism and enhanced security.

Adrenaline Vietnam
May 20, 2011 – 5:53 am | One Comment
Adrenaline Vietnam

Vietnam may not have the reputation of being an adrenaline capital like New Zealand and South Africa, yet the Vietnamese have the knack of coming up with exciting activities for the adventure seekers.

Budget backpacking and luxury
May 10, 2011 – 1:31 pm | No Comment
Budget backpacking and luxury

If you’ve planned a trip to far flung Asia and intend on slumming it for a bit, then why not think about squeezing in a trip to one of the Asia’s best spa hotels and wellness centres while you’re there?

From Paris to Bangkok… Thoughts on Backpacking
April 29, 2011 – 5:25 am | No Comment
From Paris to Bangkok… Thoughts on Backpacking

South East Asia is a delight! The culture, the food, the people, the sun and the smiles that you”ll be wearing are unforgettable. Pack your bag…

Girl to Girl Tips for Travelling in Southeast Asia
April 6, 2011 – 3:44 am | 2 Comments
Girl to Girl Tips for Travelling in Southeast Asia

Girl backpackers have a few extra things to consider. Here’s some tips I wish someone told me, girl to girl, before heading to SE Asia.

How to plan a trip with your friends – and stay sane
March 28, 2011 – 3:12 am | No Comment
How to plan a trip with your friends – and stay sane

Traveling with friends can be a pretty intense scenario, make sure your prepared or else. A few ideas on not killing each other are…

A note on insurance
March 26, 2011 – 3:22 am | No Comment
A note on insurance

A look back and forward on travel insurance by David Fysh – Having traveled with what he recommends for other backpackers is…

Around the world with “T.L.W.H”
February 3, 2011 – 6:15 am | No Comment
Around the world with “T.L.W.H”

Dave is the author of The Longest Way Home a travel blog which describes itself as “A guy traveling the world in search of a place called home”. He’s been on the road now for 6+ years which I’m pretty sure qualifies him as a professional hobo… Quick Fire interview time…

10 ways to save money when travelling
January 28, 2011 – 1:30 pm | 6 Comments
10 ways to save money when travelling

10 tips to save money, stretch the budget and make it last longer. Don’t just go traveling… KEEP traveling. Without doubt the best place to start is…

The changing face of online travel
January 10, 2011 – 7:08 am | No Comment
The changing face of online travel

Is the online world taking over the way we book our accommodation? There’s services out there to make your life a whole lot easier!

Daily Laos budget by Johnny Vagabond
December 3, 2010 – 2:00 am | One Comment
Daily Laos budget by Johnny Vagabond

A breakdown of daily costs for a backpacker in Laos? Guidebooks get out of date so we ask backpackers who are there now! A daily budget for Laos would be…

How to Save Money for a Backpacking Trip
November 18, 2010 – 9:00 am | 20 Comments
How to Save Money for a Backpacking Trip

10 simple but very effective ways to save for a backpacking trip, staying motivated is the key and breaking it into pieces helps to get closer step by step.