Category: Travel Tips

  • How To Tell Your Parents You Want A Gap Year Instead Of Going To University.

    Choosing what to do with your life after school or college can be difficult enough, but when you decide to not go to university and have a gap year instead, how do you tell your parents that? Will they be disappointed? Angry? Try and dissuade you? It depends on how you can sell the idea…

  • How To Travel From Cairo To Alexandria By Train.

    There are a variety of ways to travel between Cairo and Alexandria, and many overpriced tours that will take you to and from Alexandria, but the best and cheapest option is simply to go by train and it is a lot easier than many people assume. Here is how you can travel by train from…

  • What To Do When An Airline Loses Your luggage.

    What To Do When An Airline Loses Your luggage.

    What should you do if an airline loses, delays or damages your luggage? This practical guide explains the first steps to take at the airport, how to protect your baggage claim, and what rights you have under the Montreal Convention.

  • The Vegetarian And Vegan Guide To Ethiopia.

    Ethiopia is an extremely vegetarian and vegan friendly destination, with a culture based around fasting and being meat and dairy free for large parts of the year and with a wealth of delicious vegan friendly food to choose from. Vegans or vegetarians travelling in Ethiopia will have no problem finding something to eat to suit…

  • How To Travel Overland From Singapore To Malaysia.

    Flying between Singapore and Malaysia is cheap and easy, but getting to Malaysia from Singapore overland is a great alternative way to slow travel and backpack your way across south east Asia and take in more of the countries you are visiting as well. Here is the perfect guide to crossing the border from Singapore…

  • How To Plan A Trip To Komodo Island, Indonesia.

    Travelling to Komodo National Park to see the legendary Komodo Dragons up close and in their natural habitat is the ultimate bucket list adventure on many backpackers gap year itineraries, but how exactly do you do it? How do you get to Komodo Island? Where do you stay? This article will help you plan your…

  • How To Score Luxury Accommodation As A Budget Backpacker.

    Backpacking around the world on your gap year isn’t all about ultra budget backpacker hostels and dorm rooms. Sometimes it is, but there’s no rule that says you have to stick to that either, and there are some real luxury options out there for even the most budget of backpackers if you know how to…

  • How To Avoid Taxi And Tuk Tuk Scams In Bangkok.

    Taxi and tuk tuk scams in Bangkok is a persistent problem for backpackers and travellers, and one that has led to a lot of trouble and resentment for many people visiting the city of supposed angels on their gap year. Here are some of the most annoying problems with taxis and tuk tuks in Thailand…

  • How To Survive A Long-Haul Flight: The Complete Guide To Staying Comfortable, Healthy And Sane

    How To Survive A Long-Haul Flight: The Complete Guide To Staying Comfortable, Healthy And Sane

    Long-haul flights don’t have to mean arriving exhausted, dehydrated and feeling like you’ve spent twelve hours folded into a suitcase. With a little preparation and the right approach, you can stay comfortable, protect your health, minimise jet lag and arrive ready to enjoy your trip instead of spending the first two days recovering from the…

  • Etiquette For Visiting Buddhist Temples In South East Asia.

    With more and more high profile stories of travellers behaving inappropriately and causing offence in temples and religious sites throughout south east Asia, knowing the rules and etiquette of visiting Buddhist temples is increasingly important. Here are just a few simple tips to ensure you can enjoy visiting these majestic temples without inadvertently causing offence.