You can scour travel books and websites for advice on exciting Hawaii vacations, but nothing beats finding the small little-hidden gems of Hawaii. For me, it is these little adventures that make a Hawaii getaway unique, unforgettable and special. You won’t have to shell out huge sums of money to have a taste of the […]
Papua New Guinea, certainly one of the last great areas of land on Earth to remain partially unexplored; this remarkable remote landscape still remains a place of great wonder and deep mystery. Exotic birds, plant life and rare animals, unique extraordinary art and languages and colorful warriors await the curious and intrepid traveler. Lost worlds, […]
It is an unfortunate fact that many global travelers will encounter a hiccup on their trip. In most cases, you can overcome these issues. Occasionally though, a disaster can strike and trust us, it’s not the kind of day you are looking for. If your documents are missing, report it to the appropriate authorities. What […]
Lauren and I are both from Australia. It’s the place we call home. Yet we’ve seen less of Australia than most people we meet abroad. We hear all sorts of tales about the outback and rain-forests, but we just can’t relate. Now it is time for us to explore Australia and get to know parts […]
More people than ever before are making the decision to travel around the globe. Many folks want to travel on their gap year between school and university, so they save for airfare part of the year and travel the other. While others take a sabbatical from work to do it or do it between jobs […]
If you are like me, seeing and hearing the rain against the window makes you want to stay in bed all day. But of course, that is not always possible, especially not when you are on a trip somewhere. The rain should not keep you from exploring a new place. In case you have booked […]
The Florida Keys can be found lying at the southernmost point of the United States just off the southwestern tip of Florida. The Keys are surrounded on all sides by the Atlantic Ocean. This 100-mile chain of islands offers a wealth of tropical vacation and adventure travel opportunities for all levels of today’s traveler and […]
Are you planning a two-week family vacation in Orlando? There is so much to see and do in the world’s theme park capital. You may find it hard to decide which packages or tickets to choose to make the most of your time and budget. Orlando Theme Parks Don’t worry; we have some great suggestions to […]
Are you one of those people who love Paris with a passion and can’t keep away from this captivating city? Each time you go there, you probably like to add some novel experiences to your album of personal Paris memories. Here are a couple of ideas for new and different things to do next time […]
There’s a well-known proverb that says “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” and when you visit the Italian capital, you will soon understand what is meant by it. There is so much to see and discover in this treasure trove of antiquity. It can take half a lifetime to get to know Rome accurately. But, […]
Ocean rowing requires incredible mental courage and determination. Being woken up at 3 am in the morning for yet another two-hour shift on the oars slowly wears you down. You have to be prepared to deal with seasickness, salt sores, blisters, and delirium. It is, therefore, no surprise that ocean rowing is often compared to a polar […]
Correct me if I’m mistaken, but I have the feeling that traveling alone has become much more of a trend recently. And I am not talking about a week-long all-inclusive trip to a luxury resort on some tropical island. I’m referring to backpacking the world alone for months at a time. It can be quite […]
Immediately after spending some time in Berlin, it is easy to appreciate the people and the differences in their everyday. The people of the city are liberated and everyone is doing their own thing. Locals don’t seem under the big brother spell, opposed to people in say New York, Toronto or Sydney. Berlin has a […]
It is a well-known fact that the cultural offerings of Italy are a vast selection. Especially if you consider the monuments and artwork of Rome and Florence alone. Though Milan is the second largest city in Italy, with a history going back to the Celts, the city isn’t always known for its culture and history. […]
It doesn’t come as a surprise that there are a lot of stories and myths about a city like Venice. Staying in the romantically ancient city easily feels like being in a completely different world. I always say that whatever the myth may be there is always some truth to it. So here, let’s comb […]
By far, the most difficult thing about long-term travel is finding fairly priced accommodation. Sure, traveling itself is tough enough, but for us, finding cheap apartments and activities are miles higher. In fact, we’ve never contemplated returning home due to financial troubles, but we have absolutely considered a one-way ticket home as a result of house-hunting […]
Do you have 20+ items in your MacBook dock, hundreds of random files on your desktop, and a backpack full of external hard drives? Let me guess; you haven’t rebuilt your MacBook in 3 years either. Never fear, we’ve devised a way to keep your MacBook fully organized, regularly backed up, and always running fast, […]
A vast country – indeed, a whole continent of its own – Australia is an epic piece of land to explore. On the one hand, it is known for its vast expanses of wilderness and rough terrain, the open spaces of the Outback, however, on the other, its coastlines are home to some of the […]
With the cosy nights of the autumn and cooler months, it’s a favorite time of the year to spend enjoying entertainment such as live theatre or a musical. If you are visiting London you may be faced with high ticket prices, however, if you look around you can find incredible show and hotel deals that will let […]
Paris is a paradise in so many ways, filled with fantastic shopping, stunning architecture, incredible museums and galleries, glorious food and beautiful people. If you are visiting the French capital for the very first time you have all this to discover. From the cafes and pastry shops to the nightlife and atmosphere of the city […]
You might think that backpacking itself will keep you fit, maybe even shape you up if you’re not that way already. But the impact of traveling can have on your health may take you by surprise. No boasting here, but I found it impossible to add any fat to my frame- personally until I spent […]
There are so many people traveling around the world. While driving and flying are perfectly acceptable ways of seeing other lands they are not the most creative. If you are going to travel around the world or go to a foreign place why not get creative and go in a way that makes your travel […]
The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is an attempt to change how we measure the well-being of different countries. It challenges our current use of income-based measures such as GDP per capita. The idea of the Happy Planet Index makes me pretty happy. Even the UK Conservative Party applauded it in parliament, so it’s certainly gaining […]
I’m definitely more of a city dweller and what I find most appealing in big cities is the diversity of people, places, food, and activities. After living in Barcelona for 2 years I still know that I haven’t seen everything yet, but I have found some favorite corners. I dedicate this post to some of […]
