‘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 […]
Solo Hiking the Slovenian Mountain Trail
I sat in a hostel room in Maribor, northeastern Slovenia, hiking gear and packaged food strewn all over my bed. I was planning to start walking the Slovenian Mountain Trail the following day but I still knew almost nothing about it. Established in 1953, It’s one of the oldest long distance mountain trails in the […]
8 Reasons Why You Should Go On A Caravan Holiday
Caravan holidays are making a comeback. With the cost of holidays rising, this cheaper alternative is a cost-effective and flexible option for an impromptu weekend getaway. Whatever your age the thrill of a caravan holiday is hard to beat. Still not convinced? We’ve put together 8 reasons why you should go on a caravan holiday. […]
Essential Items for Your Hiking Backpack
Essential Items for Your Hiking Backpack (Infographic) A well-packed backpack is a key factor in making sure your hike is comfortable, safe and enjoyable. Learn more about how to pack your hiking bag in the infographic below. Packing for a hike can be a balancing act – you want to ensure that you have everything […]
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 […]
My Exciting Fishing Trip in Croatia
This is my story of a summer vacation in Croatia last year. Me, my girlfriend and parents went to a place where my father had a small camper house. We took a long vacation and experienced a lot of new and great things which I will tell you in this article. I will tell you […]
Ultimate Guide to Travel Solo – Backpackers Travel Tips
Traveling solo comes with its own pros – you’re unbiased, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace, go for the things that you actually want to do, eat wherever and whenever you like and you’re undisturbed. You don’t have to wait for your companion to pack up or decide on the commonplace […]
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 […]
4 Secret Spanish Beaches Where You Can Party Like The Locals
Isn’t planning a stag party a hell-of-a-task? Being the best man is a plateful, ain’t it? Spain stag parties are worth every dime because of the fantastic booze and locations. Choosing stag do destinations is not the only time-consuming part of the planning process, but finalising the activities is. There are numerous activities; from water […]
Hiking Hungary’s Mátra Mountain Range
Standing high above the rest of Hungary is Kékestető peak. Three thousand, three hundred and twenty six feet to be exact. While this may not seem incredibly tall in comparison to other infamous peaks around the globe, it holds its own magic when it comes to the north Hungarian countryside. At the top, there is […]