1) Do Your Homework There is no such thing as the perfect hostel – one person’s ideal can be another person’s nightmare – but there is such a thing as the perfect hostel for you. You’re unlikely to find it though by just rocking up somewhere and hoping for the best. Hostels come in just […]
Vietnam is a rich, woven tapestry made up from the many cultures and civilisations which have lived, invaded or ruled here. You can still see old men in berets in Dalat – thanks to the French influence; Chinese temples and pagodas are everywhere while in the north various ethnic hill tribe folk live and dress […]
Part of being a traveller is packing like a traveller. The newbies to the scene are often easy to spot – bent in half by their enormous backpacks as they drag along another bag or two. At the other end of the scale is the guy who is carrying one small duffel bag and is […]
If you’re looking to do something worthwhile during your gap year and gain some valuable work and life experience, taking part in a volunteer project is a great option. There are a wide range of volunteering opportunities out there, from community work and childcare to teaching and medical care. In this week’s blog, we thought we’d focus […]
Travelling around the world is probably high on most people’s bucket list, but why not kill two birds with one stone during your trip and visit some of the new 7 wonders of the world?! While the Ancient wonders are certainly worthy of a visit, most of the new 7 wonders are located in countries […]
We’ve all been there, cramming our bags to the brim and sitting on top of it while a travel buddy desperately tries to close the zip, but there are a few ways to avoid this common scenario! Of course there are the usual tips of “don’t pack as much” and “roll your clothes, instead of folding […]
With South American destinations such as Brazil, Peru and Argentina on many gap year traveller’s itinerary’s, it can be easy to forget their sister to the north west of the continent, Colombia. Often overlooked in favour of the aforementioned countries, Colombia’s diversity and culture is not to be missed, with fascinating archaeological sites, tropical rainforests and arguably […]
Due to the increase in flight costs in recent years, many travellers are choosing to spend their gap year in Europe, and with the huge list of countries on the interrail route, travellers often find themselves spoilt for choice when selecting their next destination! If you’ve decided that interrailing sounds like a good fit for you, you’ll be wondering what […]
Taking a gap year can often mean you’ll have to endure long-haul flights, a prospect that many travellers don’t find particularly appealing. Long journeys can be made much more bearable by following a few simple travel tips, which we’ve put together to help you endure your next long-haul flight. Motion Sickness Everyone reacts different to […]
When travelling it is important to keep both you and your gear safe. Now there’s no point going overboard here, as bags covered in locks are bound to draw the attention of thieves, but there are a couple of handy accessories on the market that can keep you and your stuff more secure. Cable Locks […]