Category: Travel Lists

  • Top 10 Awesome Filipino Dishes You Have To Try.

    Filipino food has a bit of a bad reputation as being bland or boring compared to the cuisines of its south east Asian neighbours, but nothing could be further from the truth! Check out these amazing foodie specialties that you have to try on your trip to the Philippines, these dishes will blow your tastebuds…

  • Beyond The Backpacker Hostel: Where Should You Stay In Malaysia?

    After being largely ignored for a long time in favour of its more popular neighbours, Malaysia is slowly being discovered by intrepid backpackers looking for something that is a little same same, but different. The big question is, where do you stay when you are exploring this inspirational and majestic country? Are backpacker hostels really…

  • 5 Of The Worlds Best Backpacker Diving Spots.

    Getting a PADI certificate and diving some of the world’s most beautiful – and sometimes scary – seascapes is one of the all time great bucket list items for any backpacker. But where do you go? Checkout my top 5 list of the world’s best diving locations.

  • The Dos and Don’ts of Travel Etiquette.

    When travelling, there are certain rules of etiquette that everyone should adhere to. Not everyone does of course, and some travellers push the very boundaries of respect and decency and give everyone a bad name. But you don’t have to join them. You can be one of those travellers who others will have no annoying…

  • 5 Free Things To Do In New York.

    New York doesn’t have to be expensive with this travel itinerary stuffed with free things to see and do.

  • Asia’s Best Backpacker Hubs.

    Asia is one of the most eclectic, diverse and fascinating regions on the planet, and has drawn backpackers and travellers on their gap years for decades. Here are some of the best backpacker hubs and stopovers that every backpacker should include on their itinerary.

  • Top 10 Bucket List Destinations In Indonesia.

    Indonesia is a vast and diverse country with a range of extraordinary sites and places that are worthy of anyone’s bucket list, with majestic temples, otherworldly volcanoes and more islands and UNESCO world heritage sites you can count, in no particular order here are 10 of the absolute best bucket list destinations in Indonesia.

  • Top 10 Tips To Travel Independently On A Budget

    Travelling the world costs money, that much is obvious. But saving up a lump sum for your round the world adventure is just part of the solution, you need to know the right way to spend it too! These top 10 tips will not only help you reign in your budget before you go and…

  • Top 10 FAQs On Travelling South East Asia.

    Planning a gap year or big trip around south east Asia? Here are the top ten frequently asked questions, answered by a backpaacker with over 20 years experience in the region!

  • Top Budget Apps For Travelling in 2022.

    Keeping on budget on your gap year can be difficult. Here are a few of the best apps on the market at the moment to help you keep your bank balance steady on the road and maybe save you a bit of money too. Updated for January 2022.