Why should you stay in a hostel – I thought the reasons on why you should were self-explanatory but apparently, they aren’t. So let me give you some fantastic reasons to stay in a hostel. Now, I know some of you are saying – “Seriously why would you want to …
Tuna Pate Recipe – a memory indulgence!
This tuna pate recipe is a favourite for giving me flashbacks to crystal clear water, sunshine and terracotta-coloured roofs! We all know that our senses are strongly linked to our memory – we have all had that moment when walking through a shopping centre and a whiff of someone’s cologne …
Review: Dink’s Place, Hvar – a family run affair
Good hostels are few and far between… great hostels are what legends are made of! Everyone has stayed at one great hostel which the will rave about and recommend the world over – maybe it was the people they met there, the staff or the location, or all of the …
Croatia Island Hopping on a Budget
Croatia is the new “it” place you have to see. Thanks to Game of Thrones it is now on everyone’s Europe itinerary when they head off to Europe. With so many people flocking to these stunning islands, people start to wonder if you can travel Croatia on a budget? Also, …
25 Backpacker Tips for South East Asia
Heading for a trip to South East Asia and not sure what to expect? Trying to get your head around all the stories (good and bad) to work out what to do? You know to eat from the street stalls, and to always haggle but what about the little things, …
23 things to do in San Francisco on a budget
Need some help narrowing things to do in San Francisco on a budget – there is SO MUCH to do there! From walking the hunted halls of Alcatraz to strolling the colourful streets of Mission district. And you can find good food pretty much anywhere. What’s not to love?! I spent …
What I Learnt Hiking in Yosemite – Green Tortoise
A great way to stay fit when you are travelling is to find tours and activities that encompass exercise. One of the best adventure fitness activities I have ever was to hike Yosemite. Many backpackers miss this natural beauty due to cost restraints – but there is a cheap backpacking …
How to find the perfect travel companion
Travel companions can easily become your best friends for life. The hard part is working out a way to differentiate between someone you could have one beer with and someone you can travel with. I love solo travel, but one of the many benefits is making new friends for a few …
What to do, see and eat? Siem Reap!
Cambodia is universally known as one of the friendliest countries in the world. Full of laughing children, cheeky monkeys and breathtaking views, combined with its rich history and ancient architecture, Cambodia becomes a must for all travellers. For more destination guides in Cambodia checkout: What to do, see and eat? …
What to do, see and eat? Phnom Penh!
Cambodia, the small palm tree filled country in the middle of South East Asia. Full of happy people, ancient wonders and rivers. A place that has captivated everyone from your average soul-searching backpacker to the Hollywood Icon Angelina Jolie. If you are travelling in the region it is a place …