Ever wondered what British food is like? Read about it firsthand by guest blogger, Lara Tomlinson. By Lara Tomlinson I travelled across Europe for 5 weeks with my poppy and brother. The main part of the trip was England, where we hired a car and spent 2 weeks driving around the perimeter of the country. Like any typical tourist, we landed at Heathrow and started our...
This blog is designed to give first time backpacking advice to travellers who have never been to Nepal before. The first thing that hits you when you arrive in Nepal is the sounds and the colour. When I first arrived in the country, everything seemed to hit me all at once. I had just stepped off the plane from Italy and I was disorientated, tired and confused. It...
3 Incredible Days In A Burmese Village I’d never felt anything like it.Of all the things I imagined I’d be doing, marching with a procession of monks through a remote village in Myanmar was definitely not something I could have envisioned. I knew in that moment that it was an adventure that I’d remember for the rest of my life.It all started with a volunteering gig...
I hear it all the time. “Is it safe to travel as a solo female backpacker?” To be honest, I asked myself the same question before I went travelling across the world. The thing is, you do hear the horror stories of solo female backpackers meeting serial killers or weirdos abroad. It does happen. But actually you hear about bad things happening and serial killers in...
I often get asked why it is so important to have an online travel itinerary. After all, you already know what you’re going to do on your trip right? The truth is getting an online travel itinerary isn’t mandatory but it helps you to connect the dots and save time on your trip. It also helps you to get more control over your journey. But how do you actually create an...
“Why the focus on black backpackers?” This is a question I often get asked and it’s a great question. The answer is that there are well-documented experiences of travellers who go to countries such as Asia and Africa and attract the attention of curious locals who have never seen white skin before. Sometimes these experiences are positive, and people just want to...
Planning a first time backpacking trip is a journey in itself. There are so many things to remember, and one minor mistake could send the whole house of cards tumbling down. Even a relatively short journey can require days or weeks of advanced preparation. A longer journey may need to be planned months in advance. Not everybody has the time on their hands to dedicate...
This blog is for anyone who has ever dreamed of travelling, but feared going alone. It is for anyone who believes that travelling alone is hard, dangerous or taboo. I want you to know that you’re not alone. You should not fear solo travel any more than any other type of travel. Exploring the world is so exciting, so empowering and one of the most interesting things...
Planning your first backpacking trip abroad is harder than it sounds. When I planned my first backpacking trip abroad, I thought it would just be a case of booking my tickets, getting insurance, packing my bags and flying away. But once I started travelling, I realised that there was so much I missed out on due to lack of organisation. There were great places I could...
Bangkok, the City of Angels is like no other place on earth. I didn’t meet many angels while I was there, but I did encounter plenty of sinners. The Thai capital has earned itself quite a reputation over the years, and is known for its infamous red light district and party scene. I’d read so many twisted tales about the nightlife in Patpong and other red light...
