Tags archives: backpacking

10 great tips for backpacking Europe

10 great tips for backpacking Europe

April 5, 2018
Solo Travel, Travel Tips
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As much as my generation may have been defamed for being so obsessed with the social-media, and being termed everything from twit to ditz to social-media whores, it would be imprudent to overlook the plethora of benefits this very same social media offers, other than instant gratification of course! Another ingratiating vice which my generation has provid[...]
Why long-term backpacking sent me spiralling into depression

Why long-term backpacking sent me spiralling into depression

March 23, 2018
Personal Stories
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Just because you’re on the other side of the world, it doesn’t mean you can’t be depressed. When I went traveling for the first time, I was excited to flee the country and immerse myself in new sights, sounds and experiences. Little did I know that traveling would plunge me into the depths of depression. Let me start by saying that I absolutely do not ta[...]
10 tips to backpack with comfort & style

10 tips to backpack with comfort & style

October 29, 2017
Travel Tips
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Last time I went backpacking in Asia - I mean properly with no plan or time-limit and only the idea that this was to be the start of something new -  I was 18. It was right after I finished school. I got butterflies in my stomach whenever I saw a surf dude, my mum had forced me to buy a terribly ugly pair of Ecco sandals and my backpack was so big that I nee[...]
7 Unmissable Experiences in Croatia: From Mountains to Island Hopping

7 Unmissable Experiences in Croatia: From Mountains to Island Hopping

October 13, 2017
Islands, Mountains, Off the beaten track, Wanderlust F
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For some people travel means relaxation and a break from normal life. Laying on the beach with a drink. Reading a book by the pool. Well, for me it doesn't - even though I sometimes wish that was enough. When summer turned out colder then expected, I started to look for a cheap holiday with sun, adventure, culture and nature. Preferably with hidden, private [...]
4 Packing Tips to Nail looking Stylish & being Comfy

4 Packing Tips to Nail looking Stylish & being Comfy

October 10, 2017
Fashion, Guide F, Travel Tips
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Traveling in style need not necessarily mean that you have to lug around tons of luggage and pack your whole wardrobe for a vacation. Travel style can be versatile and customized to your preference, only if you can decide on a few solid pieces of clothing or essential accessories to build your look on. Over-packing accessories can prove to be a waste of t[...]
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 [...]