Category: Travel Tips

  • How To Avoid The Annoying Touts In Egypt.

    Touts in Egypt can be relentlessly annoying and aggressive in their attempts to extract money off tourists, and this can for many people ruin what should be an otherwise enjoyable experience visiting some of the worlds greatest historical sites and treasures. Here are some of the ways you can deal with them and still enjoy…

  • Top 10 Tips For A Stress Free Trip.

    Travel can be stressful, especially if you are heading off on a long term gap year or backpacking trip, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are my top tips for staying stress free on your next trip, most of which have been learned the hard way! 

  • How To Pack A Kick Ass Carry On And Travel Like A Boss!

    Travelling with carry on only is an absolute life saver when you are heading off on a trip, making getting through the airports a hell of a lot easier and saving you from the compacted spinal pain from the dreaded backpackers hump later in life, to name just a couple of benefits. But packing a…

  • Hiking The Seven Tiered Waterfall Of Busay.

    Hiking through a jungle to swim in a tropical lagoon sounds like every adventure minded travellers dream, and the Busay falls in Malilipot gave me the chance to do just that! Read on to find out exactly how you can do it too.

  • How To Survive The Backpacker Overnight Bus.

    The quintessential long distance bus is a traditional form of transport in much of south east Asia, but it isn’t always an easy ride! These tips are here to help you survive the overnight journey and enjoy the almost traditional backpacker mode of transport.

  • Why Travel Insurance Is Essential On Your Gap Year

    Why Travel Insurance Is Essential On Your Gap Year

    Travel insurance is not about expecting the worst; it is about protecting yourself if it happens. Here is what backpackers and gap year travellers need to know about medical cover, repatriation, gadgets, activities, cancellations, GHIC/EHIC limits and the small-print exclusions that can make or break a claim.

  • 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…

  • How Much To Budget For A Month In Indonesia.

    Indonesia is a fantastic choice for budget conscious backpackers and travellers, and this article will help you plan exactly how much to budget for a month in this awesome country.

  • An Easy Guide To The Cherry Blossom Season In Japan.

    Everything you need to know about the cherry blossom season in Japan.