The first time I went to Thailand was magical. I wasn’t expecting much from such a popular tourist destination, but I definitely found my calling in Thailand. My reason for writing a blog about my top 6 first time backpacking tips is that I made so many mistakes. These blunders made my trip more expensive and less pleasant than it had to be. In fact, I think I fell...
I’d heard so much about Thailand before going – the beautiful islands, the sand, the sea and of course, the infamous full moon party. Thailand is a popular hotspot among Westerners – we’ve all heard the sordid tales of the exotic dancers, and the ladyboys as well as tales of people getting drunk and enjoying the nightlife. So what the hell was I doing...
Black backpackers face unique challenges when travelling overseas. These include concerns about discrimination, cultural barriers to backpacking and financial restrictions. In my last blog, one of the points I made was that black people are unlikely to face a significant increase in racist attacks or name-calling overseas than they would in their home country. This...
Before I began my first solo journey overseas, I was told by friends and family that travelling was dangerous. Well meaning family members told me that as a young, black woman travelling overseas for 8 months, not only would I face the same risk of attack as other women, but I would likely face heavy discrimination as well. Indeed, one of the things my family asked...
I wrote this blog because I was tired of people telling me that death or random attacks was practically inevitable if I pursued my dream of travelling. The irony is that the more I explored the world, the more people I met from different corners of the globe that were all told how dangerous travelling is. Then you’ve got the people on the other side of the fence who...
India has captured the imaginations of explorers since the beginning of time. While the world has fallen in love with the architectural beauty of the Taj Mahal, and the forts and palaces of Rajasthan, north east India is still an enchanting mystery to many who land on her shores. The 7 regions of north east India are known lovingly as the 7 Sisters, which are:...
Beaches, hot weather and wine. That’s what springs to mind whenever people think of the West Coast. And yes, you’ll find that here alright. But there’s so much more to it than that. In this blog, I’ll tell you exactly why the West Coast rocks, what you should do and what you should not, and most importantly, how to save money while you’re doing it. If you’re putting...
When you travel, you take on multiple personalities. These personalities vary according to your surroundings, people you meet and deals available. In order to understand what types of trips are going to give you the best memories and the best value for your money, you should really take a moment to understand what type of traveller you are. Take me for example...
New York City is like no other place on earth. The noise, colours, gigantic neon signs and the scent of street food hit you all at once. There are a million things you can do in New York, but if your time is limited, then I recommend you hop aboard the fun bus long island tour in New York. It will introduce you to some of the most awesome attractions you’re...
The one thing that is standing between explorers and the rest of the world is money. There are so many blogs out there about how you can start your own business or become a freelancer but let’s face it, that’s easier said than done. Not everyone can be the next answer to Richard Branson, and many of the existing freelancer websites pays peanuts at best. The ones I...
