The tool of the backpacker: The Round The World RTW ticket. This option, when used correctly, can be a real money saver. Rather than buying a simple return flight with a stopover at a fixed price, Round The World (RTW) tickets can be done in the same manner but allow….

I had just come back to my hostel after a crazy night out drinking around Vancouver. When I returned to my dorm room the window was open and the room looked a little gloomy. I looked at my hostel locker and quickly noticed that it was both jammed open and….

“No Frills, Just Fun!” On my recent travels to Singapore, I decided to stay at the Hangout Hotel @Mt Emily. Located close to Little India and Orchard road, it made the perfect location for my Stay in Singapore. It was a lot different from the normal Hostels I had stayed….

I’ve been very lucky in my travels and haven’t encountered many problems along the way. Apart from the time when my backpack was stolen in Canada of all places! Fear is one of the big reasons that puts many people off travelling. As you can tell from this video, I….

Going on a Gap year or taking a long vacation? It can be confusing if you should book hostels in advance or wait until you arrive. Being organised can make a big difference. However, you don’t want to be completely taken over by it. Booking all your hostel stays at….

One Dave, One Inter Rail pass, One Europe. The ultimate adventure to visit 30 countries in 30 days, it’s going to be a Summer to remember! Enjoying Europe like an Espresso And its about time too. At the end of this month I will be turning 25, which means this….

Backpacking around Scandinavia can be expensive, it’s one of the most expensive locations around the world, but in my opinion can be the most enjoyable. I love Scandinavia, somewhat obsessed with it. But that’s only after my adventure around this area in 2006 and discovering it myself. I can only….

It can be next to impossible to jump out of your personal shell and immerse yourself directly with the community you’re visiting and meet locals on your travels. Especially when you first endeavour into travelling, this can be extremely difficult. If you want to meet locals that live in the….

For me, it’s extremely important to remain completely mobile and able to move remotely anywhere. How you Pack like a digital nomad is one step towards achieving this. Below is the bare minimum that I pack in order to travel around the world. Many Digital nomads swear by minimalism, and….

The way you should look at your bag is the same way a turtle wears a shell It’s going to be your new home, so choose wisely. Comfort is the most important element when choosing a backpack. Buying a cheap or fake branded backpack is really going to make you….