Jet lag is one of those things which most believe is a fuss over nothing until they experience it for themselves for the first time. Personally, I’m fairly sure it’s all part of the gods of travel plan to ensure the universe is balanced; jet lag is the price to be paid – and a […]
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar/Burma, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam – these are the countries which make up the magical and marvellously mixed melting pot known as South East Asia. Acting as an almost irresistible magnet to gap year travellers, these tropical lands are packed with such diverse wonders and sights as majestic mountains; […]
Disappearing off into the sunset for a gap year or extended backpacking trip may in essence be an idea conjuring up images of easy living and leaving all kinds of cares behind but there are some concerns which can’t be so easily dispensed with ……such as money. No doubt if you’re reading this you’re well […]
This vast country cradles within its expansive arms a bewildering and seemingly endless diversity of landscapes, cultures and people which can both delight and overload the senses on every level. Its constant displays of abject poverty can jar on the emotions while the ever-present dust and pungency of dung smoke and diesel fumes can irritate […]
So…you’ve finally made the decision – you’re doing it!… Going on a gap year that is. Now what? Well, in some ways actually making the decision is the hardest part of all but there’s still a whole heap of things to be sorted and get your head round before you’re ready to full moon party […]
When you’re already spending a considerable amount of money on your gap year trip, you’ll probably find yourself asking the question “Do I really need travel insurance?” It can be oh-so-tempting to skip the travel insurance on your gap year – after all, that premium could pay for a jet-boating trip, a jungle trek or […]
Dishing up all the colour and charming chaos you’d expect to find in South East Asia, Cambodia also has some very special experiences and must-sees all of its very own. The country has, for some time now, been part of the established backpacker circuit and with good reason. If you’re travelling in South East Asia during your […]
There’s no single reason why every year thousands of young people from around the world take themselves to Australia to live and work for anything from a few weeks to a couple of years. Among the many motives however one thing is clear – Australia is a super-popular and almost compulsory stop on gap years […]
You’d be surprised at just how many travellers fall victim to scams during their trip, some may seem pretty obvious while others are more likely to catch you out! From fake police to the ‘baby throw’ (yes, you read that correctly) there are a number of travel scams to avoid when travelling and here are […]
1. Wat Rong Khun – The White Temple, Chiang Rai No matter how temple-jaded you get in Thailand – and it will happen – the stunning White Temple will blow you away. This free entry temple, which incorporates orthodox Buddhist teachings along with some very modern and quirky twists, is a cross between a fairytale […]