For those in the Northern Hemisphere, winter is fast approaching. Though some of us are still having sunny days and good weather, soon the inclement side of things will be rolling in. After ending up “accidentally” backpacking through central and Eastern Europe last winter, I can’t recommend anyone try to repeat this. Traveling is already challenging enough when you don’t have to factor in hauling around snow boots and heavy …

Now that we’ve discussed meeting boys on the road let’s talk about the other things in life that can’t be forgotten while traveling: fashion. Looking fashionable is always desirable however I often, when beginning to travel, found it difficult to “keep up” with trends as I carried 2 pairs of pants and 5 t-shirts. Not quite so fashionable. Then I realized the best part about traveling: you have the opportunity …

I was extremely surprised when I came across this article the other day, talking about tourists paying to go on a simulation of a Mexico-USA border crossing. The participants pay a relatively small fee (one is cited as 15 USD) to race after mock human traffickers without food or water. The slow ones are captured by “border patrol vans” and “deported”. For me this rang a similar note to Favela …

When you first start backpacking, chances are you are not familiar with all the do’s and don’ts that come with it. For example, you might stuff your backpack with clothes just to find out that once you are there (this applies to India, South East Asia and other hot climate backpacker favorites) it’s actually very easy and cheap (often just $2 or $3) to buy comfortable clothes in the country.
But …

Hey ladies,
One of the biggest problems I encounter when packing for trips is not how many pairs of shoes I need or what shades of nail polish to leave home. No, I struggle the most with exactly what combination of cameras and gear to bring along. We Travelettes are very passionate about our photography and while we recognize that it’s ultimately up the photographer to make a good shot, equipment …

Summer is the perfect time for a camping trip…warm weather, beautiful landscapes, refreshing dips in the lake, and hopefully some days off from school or work. But for those of us used to dealing day to day in civilization, it may be difficult to pick all the right goods to pack. Here are some necessities, as well as some less obvious things that are good to have on hand. Based …

So girls,
Some serious BS has happened to me this past week. Last week in Amsterdam someone stole my bag from the back of my bike (while I was riding it) and then dropped it somewhere after taking out my laptop, an external hard drive with tons photos and 300 euros cash. That…..sucked. But life goes on so I bought a new Macbook and told myself that I was lucky to …

I recently read this collection of short travelling stories compiled by Don George for Lonely Planet, and it was truly inspirational for me to take chances and plunge into the unknown of the world! Some of the funniest experiences can come from when you are running loose in a foreign country and the anthology includes tales from unusual destinations and circumstances.

During my travels, I found that some risks and chances …

Looking for romance? Culture? Fun? Good food and music? Diverse landscapes and plenty of historic sights? And on top of that you want to be safe while travelling? Then Europe is the place to be!
Safety
Europe is – despite a few places – a very safe continent. Political stable, no war, less religious beliefs that can make travelling (especially for women) a tough experience that needs a lot of preparation. Of …

What is a legendary road trip without the right music?
Flicking through my I-Pod, there are heaps of songs that remind me of great moments and great places. Below, find my top 10 of favourite travel songs:
1. Moby – Porcelain
…Driving alone with my 4WD at the endless Cable Beach in Broome, Australia (God, I miss that car!!!)

2. KT Tunstall – Other side of the world
…Strolling along the River Thames on London while …