Tags archives: backpacking

How to pack in 30-minutes flat

How to pack in 30-minutes flat

March 14, 2017
popular posts, Travel Prep, Travel Tips
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With great trips should come great planning, but let's face it, life isn’t always that kind. Sometimes, we just need to know how to pack in 30-minutes flat and high-tail it out the door to the waiting cab/bus/train to catch that flight. We know that plane isn’t going to wait for anyone, so it’s best to have a plan of action for when packing time is slim! [...]
A beginner's guide to La Paz, Mexico

A beginner's guide to La Paz, Mexico

February 25, 2017
Beaches, Guide, Mexico
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I recently found myself on the Baja Peninsula, in La Paz, Mexico with a few days to kill before a camping trip on nearby Isla Espiritu Santo. I was pleasantly surprised by this sleepy city by the sea, and after visiting Cabo San Lucas later in the trip, I decided La Paz was much more my speed! I found Cabo to be very Americanized, with lots of drunken Gringo[...]
A quick guide to island hopping in the Philippines

A quick guide to island hopping in the Philippines

February 24, 2017
Beaches, Guide F, The Philippines, Travelettes Guide
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A chilly and windswept winter always has us dreaming of far-off exotic destinations, where white sands and palm trees provide the most perfect backdrops. And boy, do I have a lovely place to share with you! Have you ever considered the Philippines for your next trip? If not, have a glance through this quick guide to island hopping in the Philippines and see [...]
10 things you should know before a trip to Australia

10 things you should know before a trip to Australia

January 31, 2017
Australia, Travel Tips
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Even if you haven't been, you probably think that you've got a good idea of Australia. Whether it's prawns on the Barbie, "G'day mate", sun-bleached surfers or sun hats with dangling corks, everyone's pretty familiar with the Aussies. But these stereotypes don't really scratch the surface of what a natural beauty this country is, nor the depth of culture. [...]
Couples Who Travel and Blog: Darren & Shelley

Couples Who Travel and Blog: Darren & Shelley

December 4, 2016
Inspiration, Personal Stories
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As you know, we have started introducing you to our favorite traveling couples and decided to make this a series. Next up in our spotlight are Shelley and Darren of the blog “Finding Beyond”: a thirty-something travel obsessed couple from London. Shelley and Darren: Traveling beyond expectations Darren and Shelley’s traveling adventure started more tha[...]
Here's why you should visit Nicaragua NOW

Here's why you should visit Nicaragua NOW

October 18, 2016
Inspiration, Nicaragua, Off the beaten track
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You need to visit Nicaragua and you need to do it now. We've all heard the hype about Costa Rica, it's the world's new favorite tourist destination in Central America. I was there four years ago, before it became this booming tourist hotspot. Now, people are flocking there for outdoors adventures, beautiful jungles and beaches, and a taste of life in Central[...]
I dare you to do this in Panama

I dare you to do this in Panama

September 24, 2016
Off the beaten track, Panama
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After you’ve done the Panama City Tour classics like visit the Panama Canal, walking around in Casco Viejo, and learning about the country’s history at the Biodiversity Museum, I dare you to take a little detour and get out of your comfort zone by doing the things on this list.  You’re bound to have a great time! 1. Lunch on the Caribbean, Sunset on t[...]
10 Instagrammers that will make you want to Road Trip

10 Instagrammers that will make you want to Road Trip

September 19, 2016
Inspiration, Photography, Road Trips
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Summer is slowly slipping away, ladies, and if you're looking for a fun and easy way to seize the last of the sun, then look no further than a road trip. Nothing quite beats loading up your car with everything you need for a week or so, planning your journey, getting lost, camping en route and stopping off at random spots along the way. With the sun flooding[...]
Solo Female Travel in India: The Ultimate Girl Guide

Solo Female Travel in India: The Ultimate Girl Guide

September 5, 2016
Guide F, India, Personal Stories, Solo Travel, Travel Tips
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Staring at my ticket, one way to Delhi, my stomach fills with butterflies, anticipation and a tiny dose of excitement. I wondered why there wasn’t more of the latter, for India had been a place I had dreamed about traveling through all my life. I wanted to wander the blue streets of Jodhpur, sit on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi, meditate with Tibetans [...]