Long term solo travel on a budget.
Canada is a paradise for snowboarders – there are just so many incredible places to go! The mountainous terrain, deep snow, and spectacular views make for a thrilling snowboarding experience no matter where you go in Canada. But here’s our list of the most beautiful locations to visit on your next trip. Revelstoke Popular among... Continue Reading →
Barton Creek Cave, Belize This cave, easily accessible by tour from San Ignacio, is a great day trip for those who like to mix history with adventure. You'll canoe into darkness while your guide points out pottery shards and human remains from the Mayans who used to inhabit the area. Batu Caves, Malaysia These huge... Continue Reading →
This week I've teamed up with Josh Hobson & Sophie Jones, two marketing students from the University of Liverpool, to talk about travelling to the United States of America with ESTA. It's a difficult time for millions of people due to Trump's immigration ban, but for those privileged enough to have a passport from one of the 38... Continue Reading →
When I first moved to Australia I thought it was a perfect mix of America and England, but even after just a few weeks here I realised that all three countries couldn't be more different from each other. Here are the ten biggest differences I've noticed after living in all three. Also, sorry about the... Continue Reading →
During the summer the town of Cody, named after the famous Buffalo Bill Cody, is teeming with tourists eager to explore the nearby Yellowstone National Park. During the winter you can still make the most of the mountains and keep yourself entertained, even if you're just waiting for the snow to melt. Explore the town... Continue Reading →
Panama City is the diverse and cosmopolitan capital of Panama, and it's the perfect spot to start or finish your Central America trip. Head to Casco Viejo to see old meet new, climb Cerro Ancón for amazing views, and of course you need to visit the world-famous Panama Canals. The old town of Casco Viejo... Continue Reading →
Santa Catalina is supposedly the best surf spot in all of Panama and is becoming a very popular tourist destination. Unfortunately, we were there in the dead season. Even the surf was nonexistent. There was literally nothing to do except eat, read and sleep, which isn't necessarily a bad thing! Most hotels and hostels were... Continue Reading →
This beautiful and remote chain of islands off the coast of Panama has become a very popular place with backpackers. You can choose to stay on the main island of Isla Colón or one of the smaller islands nearby, wherever you go it's easy and cheap to island-hop! It's an expensive place to be, however,... Continue Reading →
This beach town is renowned for its killer surf, attracting a lot of tourist and ex-pats alike, but if you aren't hitting the waves then there isn't much else to do here, especially in the dead season. We also read warnings about the problems with theft in Puerto Viejo, we obviously didn't take enough precautions,... Continue Reading →
Six Year Gap Year 