Southeast Asia has a well-worn backpacker circuit and on the whole it can be quite easy to get around once you know the ropes. It’s an incredible place, but it can also be stressful at times. There were times when I just didn’t feel like being approached by street sellers, or felt exhausted from the …
My first ever big solo trip was to Australia when I was 21. I visited Lagos Portugal for a vacation with my friend and while I was there I met lots of Aussies who told me I should pay a visit to the Land Down Under. Since I’d just left university and wasn’t sure what …
If you’re looking for accommodation while travelling there are so many companies to choose from and which website you choose largely depends on the type of place you want to stay. Do you want to stay in a home-away-from-home, like an AirBnB? Or would you prefer all the amenities that come with a big hotel? …
Believe it or not I suffer from motion sickness. Ironic really, isn’t it, for a travel addict? I actually didn’t realize I suffered from motion sickness until a few years ago when I went on a friend’s boat for the day and turned a funny shade of green. Since then I have countless stories involving …
One of the biggest things that usually prevents people from visiting Australia is the very long flight time and the cost of the flight to get there. A direct flight from London to Perth takes 16 hours 45 minutes, while non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Sydney take roughly 15 hours. If you want to …
Like many people, I struggle with language learning. I start learning with good intentions, but often lack the willpower to stick with it when the going gets tough. If you’re going to commit to it, it’s best to pick a language that really interests you and a goal that motivates you to keep going. Perhaps …
After flights, hotels are usually the most expensive part of any trip. When I was in my early 20s I always stayed in hostels because they’re incredibly cheap and a great way to meet people when you’re traveling solo. But as I got older my preferences changed and now I’d much rather have my own …
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If you’re thinking “Do I really need travel insurance”, the answer is yes. Don’t make the mistake of traveling without it. The one time I travelled without insurance, I had a scooter accident in Bali. That didn’t go so well. I ended up having to pay for all my medical treatment, and I couldn’t recover …
There are lots of U.S based bloggers out there who write about how you can fly for free with a little bit of travel hacking, but these posts are usually geared towards Americans. I started to grow tired of reading about frequent flyers collecting thousands of bonus sign up points, free flights and free upgrades while …
