We think backpacking is a brilliant experience, whether you’re with your partner, a group of friends or taking the world on solo. But what are the key differences and things to consider before deciding who (if anyone) you’d like to take along as your travel buddy? I’ve travelled long term solo and gone travelling in…
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What you need to know about working remotely while backpacking
What once was a dream for many has become the new norm. Since the pandemic, many employers have allowed their staff to working remotely while backpacking, eliminating the need for daily commutes and long days in fluorescent-lit cubicles. While some enjoy the comforts of working from home, others likely have asked “what if” I didn’t…
Travel Unravelled: Your questions answered
Making new friends and reflecting on trips gone wrong We’re back with another edition of Travel Unravelled, answering questions from and giving travel advice to our community of global travellers! This time, we look at how to come out of your shell and make friends at your hostel, for those travellers who are a little…
10 struggles of a solo traveller
Travelling solo is one of the most rewarding things a person can do but, at times, things can get tricky. One minute you’re partying at the hostel bar with the international friends you met that day, the next you’re on the floor of the hostel bathroom realising you probably shouldn’t have tried that questionable street…
Travel Unravelled: Your questions answered
In need of some practical travel advice before your first big trip? Have a travel dilemma you’re trying to unpack? Looking for inspiration for future adventures? Well, we’re here to help. Our resident “agony aunt” is ready to answer all your burning travel questions with our new series, Travel Unravelled. We’re kicking things off with…
Bucket list horseback rides for every equestrian traveller
Calling all cowpoke, wranglers, horse girls, and equestrians! Whatever you want to call yourself, let’s be honest – there are a lot of us around the world. Horses are one of the things that can connect cultures – whether it’s classic cowboy culture in the western USA to a saddled-up safari in Africa, horses unite…
Should you put the Killing Fields on your Cambodia itinerary?
When you’re watching the sun rise spectacularly over the beautifully decaying temples of Angkor Wat or sipping cocktails on a dreamy Koh Rong beach, it’s hard to picture Cambodia as anything other than peaceful. Nevertheless, behind the country’s calm façade hides a horrifying history – one that still very much exists within living memory. The…
63 bucket list ideas for the ultimate backpacker
We asked a bunch of our favourite travel bloggers for some of the off-the-beaten-path highlights of their travels so far, and have formed a list of 63 bucket list ideas for the ultimate backpacker. If you are looking to bulk up your log of 100 things to do before you die, we’ve got you covered!…
The Best Places to Travel Solo on your Europe Trip by Train
Travelling solo – whether you’re male or female – can be a pretty empowering thing. It’s also a great way to make sure you get visit all the cities you want to see and partake in all of the activities you want to experience without having to worry about anyone else’s opinion. To get you…
Europe in 7 Days – 7 Best European Countries to Visit in One Week
So we’ve crunched some numbers from our Meet The World Report and it seems that, on average, we’ve visited five or six countries each. That’s an aggregate of people across seven major travelling nations including the UK, Australia and the US, which puts over 97% of the countries of the world unseen. So how can…
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