Finding safe, clean drinking water when travelling can be a tricky task for travellers. While bottled water can be available in local shops, you may find that this is not always the case when you’re visiting more remote areas. Even if you do manage to find bottled water at your destination, carrying bottles of water […]
India is very much like Forest Gump’s proverbial box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get. It is a country bursting with culture, kindness and natural beauty, however you must be willing to embrace this with a side of caution, as travellers can often be put off by noise, crowds, unwanted attention […]
Brazil is the largest country in South America, spanning across more than half the continent and is the 5th largest country in the world! Although notorious for it’s high crime rate throughout it’s major cities, over 150,000 British nationals visited Brazil in 2012 and most of these visits were trouble free. This South American gem […]
Travelling the world can be an extremely daunting notion for women, especially if you’re doing it solo. Our guide to keeping safe when travelling should help prepare you for your adventure and hopefully silence some of those concerned and niggling voices in your head! General Tips & Etiquette First and foremost, you should always research your destination […]
When you’re living out of a backpack for several months, you need to ensure that you have all the essentials stashed away, without going overboard and packing everything but the kitchen sink! While you need to minimise on the amount of gear and clothing you pack, having certain items with you is essential. We’ve put […]
It is often difficult to know what to load into your backpack when travelling to a destination where the climate and culture are vastly different to your own. It can be tempting to ram all kinds of everything in ‘just in case’. What if I can’t get proper toothpaste there? What about insect repellent/sun protection/first […]
Mass tourism damages the environment and the local culture. Flocks of tourists descend on concrete resorts where the local culture has been squeezed out, staying in huge hotels or apartment blocks that have little consideration for their impact on the environment. Responsible tourism, on the other hand, operates on a much smaller scale, and aims […]
For first-time backpackers, it can be a challenge to squeeze all your must-have items into a backpack that’s compact and lightweight enough to carry. Here are our top ten packing tips to send you on your way… 1. Buy a suitable pack First off, you need to find the right backpack for your trip. Buy […]
Planning your finances might not be the most appealing aspect of trip-planning, but it will help you work out how far you can travel, how long you can go for, and what types of experiences you can pack into your time away. Getting started First you need to work out the big expenses such as […]
Once upon a time volunteering overseas was only for the highly/ specifically skilled or exceptionally intrepid but times change. Today, in practically every corner of the world, you will find volunteer work placements of infinite diversity which include projects in conservation, organic farming, sustainable building, disaster relief, teaching and social projects. Commitments required range from […]