‘I wished our first meeting hadn’t started an hour and a half late…at least not the very first one!’ Mihalis laughed, pointing to an invisible watch on his hairy wrist. ‘This isn’t the kind of Greece you know…time doesn’t exist in Ikaria!’ His explosive laugh caused us, the foreign volunteers, to pause with our buttered […]
Walking Sky Road on Ireland’s West Coast
I stand above the ocean at Sky Road’s summit and look out over the islands, where folktales say mermaids sit and sing and comb their hair. A group of French tourists laugh amongst themselves. There’s a smell of saltwater and a faraway seagull cries. Behind me Sky Road winds its way back to Clifden, where […]
Bhutan and Punakha Festival
It all started with a dream and a decision to let go and trust life. I stumbled upon an image of Taktsang Monastery or Tiger Nest last year but honestly never thought I’d make it to Bhutan. In a country where there’s no McDonalds, KFC, H&M, malls, not even 7 Eleven, and television comes to […]
5 Genuine Tips for Travel Industry to Follow in 2019
Traveling industry is a global business category that benefits all and sundry, regardless of geographical position and not to mention the global customer base it attracts for the involved businesses. But no matter how lucrative the traveling industry might feel like for businesses involved in it, it is true that there are several difficulties that […]
10 Ways Traveling Can Make You a Better Entrepreneur
Learn 10 ways traveling can make you a better entrepreneur. You will be more resilient. Traveling abroad will help you communicate you vision better. The key to backpack travel is to learn to be more economical. Be more creative and discover cultural and business insights.
Wombats City Hostel Munich – A Backpackers Review
Heading to Munich, Germany soon and need a best and convenient place to stay? Yes? Then you have come to right spot. We know how time taking process it can be to find a good hostel or to crack a good deal of cheap accommodation so to save you the trouble of looking through thousands […]
Travelling through the lens with photographer Matt Powell
What started your interest in travel photography? I began taking photos about four years ago with my IPhone travelling around Vietnam. Looking back, it sounds pretty funny, but thankfully following that trip a good friend of mine encouraged me to invest in a Canon EOS600, which I still use today and I haven’t looked back. […]
6 Reasons Travel is good for your CV
6 Reasons why backpacking is good for your CV. A lot of us know the feeling of trawling through page upon page of job adverts, looking for one that doesn’t ask for ten years of experience, four degrees and a gold Olympic medal… But what so many employers don’t understand is that yes, we might […]
48 Hours in Beijing, China.
48 Hrs in Beijing: What to see and do as a backpacker! The capital city of China, Beijing (called Jing in short), is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. It’s not just because Beijing holds some of the best relics of The Great Wall, but mainly because the city holds an […]
The Backpack Hostel in Cape Town South Africa – Hostels for Backpackers
The Backpack Hostel Conveniently located in Cape Town, The Backpack Hostel is a great base from which to explore this vibrant city. Situated only 1.3 Km from the city center, guests are well located to enjoy the town’s attractions and activities. Also within easy reach are Kloof Street Baptist Church, African Story Tours, Downhill Adventures. […]