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The 5 Most Obscure Destinations I have Visited

I know traveling these days means a staple trip around South East Asia, followed by a compulsory stint in Australia (camper van, west coast – you know the route) but backpacking can mean so much more, all we need to [...]

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Malaria – What Drug You Should Take to Prevent It!

I think it’s fair to say that nobody wants to die on their travels around the world. Death avoidance 101 begins with preventing malaria. Naturally, as a traveler it’s important to always try to care of ourselves and dodgy diets [...]

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How Much Does it Cost to Go From Cape Town to Cairo?

Cape Town to Cairo may be a classic backpacking route but what a trip it is! From snorkeling in the azure blues of the Indian ocean, the white beaches of Zanzibar, wildlife galore in the Serengetti, standing on a glacier [...]

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Taking the Ferry from Sudan to Egypt

Taking a ferry up the Nile from Sudan to Egypt – now tell me that doesn’t sounds pretty amazing!? This is actually the only border crossing available between the two countries so if you’re traveling through Africa overland, it’s your [...]

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Visiting the Pyramids of Sudan

- “Have you ever seen the pyramids?” - “The ones in Egypt or the ones in Sudan?” Instant backpacking points! Seriously though, when people talk about the pyramids they are generally referring to the ones in Egypt. Then again that’s [...]

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A Backpacking Guide to Sudan

Sudan is reportedly the place where Africa meets Arabia and I would struggle to disagree with that. I suppose I should add that despite what people’s preconceptions of Sudan may be, as long as you stick to the approved areas [...]

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Witnessing a Camel Sacrifice in Sudan

WARNING: Gruesome pics and story :S I had no idea what to expect to expect when I arrived in Sudan but seeing a camel get its head cut off was probably not near the top of the list, yet on [...]

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