Hiking: Solo vs. Groups

Daniela Baker is a social media advocate at CreditDonkey, where travelers can compare airline credit card deals to prepare for next summer.  As someone who’s been bitten by the travel bug at an early age, she hopes this post will help other fellow travel enthusiasts and backpackers.

“I find it wholesome to be alone the greater . . . → Read More: Hiking: Solo vs. Groups

3 Coastal Routes along the European Mediterranean

The allure of the Mediterranean keeps calling. Summer may be drawing to a close, but knowing that you can explore charming beach villages in Spain, Italy and Portugal, with views that truly take your breath away, make road tripping along Europe’s Mediterranean coast that much more fulfilling. Research the right car hire companies, familiarise yourself . . . → Read More: 3 Coastal Routes along the European Mediterranean

Packing for a Gap Year in Three Easy Steps

You booked your round the world tickets and thought the hard part was over. Think again… there’s still the packing to be done after all.

A year is a long time and thinking about how to fit your entire life into a tiny little rucksack is daunting. Where do you even begin? Luckily, we’ve compiled . . . → Read More: Packing for a Gap Year in Three Easy Steps

Magic Bus New Zealand

There are all kinds of ways to travel around New Zealand. You can explore the different car rental options and drive yourself around (it’s a relatively small country, like the UK). There are companies that drive small numbers of travellers around. There are notice boards on and offline where travellers sell second, third, or even . . . → Read More: Magic Bus New Zealand

So long, I’m solo!

Recently I was sitting on my couch daydreaming about not sitting on my couch when my much better half bounded into the room with news.  She had found some of the cheapest airline tickets I’ve seen in awhile and had bought some.  Always up for an adventure I asked, “Great.  Where are we going?”  Her . . . → Read More: So long, I’m solo!

Perfect Backpacking Holiday

The world is a huge place and therefore, if you want to see as much as possible, taking a backpackers holiday is ideal. Rather than being fixed in one location for the duration of your vacation, enjoying a backpackers retreat will allow you the flexibility to go exactly where you want. And, as long as . . . → Read More: Perfect Backpacking Holiday

Tantalizing Tanzania

Tanzania is surely one of the most breathtaking countries in East Africa. Home to the historic state of Zanzibar, the towering Mount Kilimanjaro and so many more beautiful sites and experiences, Tanzania is not to be missed on any trip to the continent.

After a considerable amount of advice and recommendations, I decided to start . . . → Read More: Tantalizing Tanzania

Getting Away to the Cape Verde Islands

By Travel Writer Bradley Fink

When planning getaways, many tend to overlook the islands of Cape Verde. Butthis archipelago is one of the world’s most spectacular island chains.Magnificently scenic, exotic and diverse, Cape Verde is a great escapefrom the hordes of Paris and London.And what’s more, withbudgetbungalows,mid-rangehotels, and a growing number of resorts, there are . . . → Read More: Getting Away to the Cape Verde Islands

Enjoying Johannesburg

Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city is undoubtedly one the country’s many gems. While the city’s crime-riddled past may be of concern to some tourists (including myself), my experience of the city was anything but dangerous. So, here are just some of the things you can safely enjoy in Johannesburg….

Johannesburg places to stay are stylish . . . → Read More: Enjoying Johannesburg

South Africa Begins with Cape Town

By Travel Writer Bradley Fink

Of all the countries I have travelled, South Africa is definitely one of the best backpacking destinations. The country is full of hostels, lodges, and cheap accommodations, from the Jungle Monkey at Port St. Johns, to the Coffee Shack in the beautiful and secluded Coffee Bay. The best way to . . . → Read More: South Africa Begins with Cape Town