Jamaica: English, with a twang.
Know your patois for a Jamaican holiday, mon. There’s an app for that. It’s called “Jamaicanize” and it’s under $5 USD, so it is really thrifty for UK buyers. It is a fun app, and it may even straighten out [...]Read More..
Cancun: A Holiday Heaven for All
Cancun is found in the Quintana Roo section of Mexico, sitting on the Yucatan Peninsula way out in the Gulf of Mexico, surrounded by the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. It lies roughly 800 miles east of the capital, [...]Read More..
Top Things to do in Barbados
The island of Barbados is one of the most beautiful places to holiday in the world, and if you’re thinking about visiting this luxury Caribbean paradise, then you’ll surely want to know about the top attractions. Although it’s a small [...]Read More..
Traveling in Colorado from a Local’s Perspective
For a destination adventure that will provide memories that will last a lifetime, you would be hard pressed to do better than to pay a visit to Colorado. It offers just about any experience you could desire, from major sports [...]Read More..
Five Must-See Highlights of San Francisco
San Francisco is one of those cities that needs no introduction; the “City by the Bay” is renowned for everything from sightseeing to shopping to entertainment, not to mention its natural beauty. While there’s no end to fun ways to [...]Read More..
Sensational sights on the Las Vegas Strip
There’s nothing that epitomises the city of Las Vegas like the Strip. Lined with colossal casinos, high-end hotels and unbelievable sights, the Strip is famous for its bright lights and endless razzle-dazzle. While most people instantly head to one of [...]Read More..
The top locations for a Canada vacation
Canada is such a large and contrasting country that the potential for exploring is almost limitless. No matter what experiences you are looking for from your Canada vacation, there is sure to be an ideal location to provide you with [...]Read More..
5 Cheap Bars in NYC For Friendly, Frugal Travelers
While some people go to New York City for the fancy, glamorous parties where they do nothing but mingle with celebrities and pop champagne all night, some people enjoy getting rowdy with the locals and popping the top of a [...]Read More..
Top 10 Things to do in Chicago If You Only Have a Day
Many people come to Chicago with a lot on their agenda and only a little bit of time to do it. Whether you’re looking to squeeze in all you can after you get done with all the meetings on a [...]Read More..
5 Best Beaches of Barbados
Where the turquoise waters meet the azure sky, Barbados holidays are luxurious to a fault. White sand and lanky palm trees mark the spot. The warm sun is inviting. Paradise. One of these Barbados beaches could easily be your “happy [...]Read More..
4 Exotic Countries to Visit
Traveling to exotic locations is a great way to reward yourself and your family. As you plan your vacation, you will want to consider many different destinations, along with the proper steps for preparation. Sometimes it’s helpful to find the [...]Read More..
To The Brink: Exploring Hawaii’s Volcanoes
A testament to the true power of nature, the volcanoes of Hawaii are a spectacle to behold unlike anything else on earth. With many still bubbling centuries after giving the island chain its existence, popping yourself up out of your [...]Read More..
5 must-visit sights in Toronto
As the largest city in Canada, you would expect Toronto to have plenty of high-quality visitor attractions – and it does not disappoint. A few days spent here as part of a tour of North America will certainly not be [...]Read More..
Five Ways to Enjoy Canada’s Motor City
Located directly across the river from Detroit, Windsor has been commonly referred to as Canada’s motor city. As the headquarters of Chrysler Canada and host to the automotive facilities of Ford, this name is well-deserved. While its economy is not [...]Read More..
The 5 Most Photographed Places in the World
With experts digging through more than 30 million Flickr pics, the results are in – the Top 5 most photographed places in the world are know (sort of). I do have a little argument about the results though, because this of course [...]Read More..
Five top Caribbean cruise experiences
The Caribbean is one of the world’s most popular cruise-grounds. But don’t spend all day on the boat – sample some of the fantastic shorelife – both above and below the waters. Here are just a few ideas: Watch a [...]Read More..
Essential Colorado: Hiking in the Rocky Mountains
By Roxanne Bichard If you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck while traveling, hiking is the ultimate activity for travelers on a budget. All you need are a few essential pieces of equipment and you’re ready [...]Read More..
5 Most Beautiful Places in Canada
Canada is an immense, mostly untouched landscape with an impressive variety of habitats and natural splendor. Snow-crested mountains reflect on the glacial waters and dense forests hide a menagerie of animals, you really have to see the wildlife in Canada [...]Read More..
Top three locations for Water sports in Canada
Canada receives more than 35 million tourists every year. The North American nation is well known worldwide for its stunning natural and urban scenery, but increasingly more, Canada is becoming a favourite destination among water sports lovers. Read on if [...]Read More..
Songs for American Cities: A Road Trip Playlist
Going on the Great American road trip has never been easier. Budget Car Rental can provide you with a vehicle and I can provide you with a playlist to maximize your culture absorption. I wanted to include more blues and country [...]Read More..
Hiking the Inca Trail – What you need to know!
The famous Inca Trail awaits us all (me included!) high its altitude hikes, and unrivaled history. This is South America’s most famous trekking route, and that’s the reason that we’re running out of time to experience it. It’s popularity has [...]Read More..
8 Reasons Fishing in the Canadian Rockies Should Be on Your Bucket List
The Canadian Rockies are a part of a mountain range sequence than runs from Alaska all the way to the tip of South America. The Rockies are a pristine, serene region and a coveted destination by people who love the [...]Read More..
3 Great Places to See the Northern Lights
I know I know I’ve got the Northern lights on my brain. Anyways, the northern lights are one of the world’s most spectacular natural phenomena , which isthe reason that they should be on every traveler’s to do list. As [...]Read More..
5 Free Things to do in New York
Talking of costs it’s pretty hard to put budget travel and New York in the same sentence given that it is a city with some of the most costly restaurants and hotels in the world. Ironically New York has some [...]Read More..
Tuesday’s Travel Rant: I’m From America
Following up last Tuesday’s Travel Rant about people from around the world assuming that they can go straight to their city when asked where there from, as opposed to their country, I thought I’d continue in that vein. Where am I [...]Read More..
Tuesday’s Travel Rant: Where Ya From? I’m From Denver GRRRRR
Breathe johnny boy, breathe. It’ll be ok. Question: “Where you from guys?” ME:” “Ireland” GUY 2: “Colombia” GUY 3: “China” ASSHOLE GUY 4: “Denver” WTF?!?!?!?! The arrogance is overwhelming. Do I call him out? Or do I stick [...]Read More..
Grand Central Station, an institution of New York
Manhattan is the neuralgic centre of New York City, the place where everything is going on and the busiest part of the city. This is where all the famous skyscrapers are, such as the Empire State Building, the Bank of [...]Read More..
A modern wonder
It’s now easier than ever to fly anywhere in the world. A place that is becoming more popular is Rio de Janeiro. Think samba, glittering beaches, carnivals, nature and music. Home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Brazil’s [...]Read More..
Five of the best East Asian restaurants in New York
New York City is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world and, because of that, we can sample some of the best cuisines from around the world. Today, we’re going to find some excellent restaurants that cook some [...]Read More..
5 Cool Day Trips from San Francisco
San Francisco is probably my favourite city in the US, it’s got an awesome climate, some great sites, a cracking nightlife and a very multicultured population. But if you’re feeling the need to dust those cobwebs off your backpack and [...]Read More..
5 Awesome museums in Orlando, USA
Orlando may be famous for it’s immense theme parks, it’s big cities and flash sports teams but there’s culture to be had too, you just have to dig a little deeper. Next time you venture to the South East make [...]Read More..
Rum n’ Reggae
Sitting in the heart of the Caribbean is the reggae island of Jamaica. Linked by regular flights from the UK, Jamaica has become a popular choice for weddings, honeymoons and paradise breaks. At around a 9 hour flight from the [...]Read More..
4 Free Shows in Las Vegas
Las Vegas may have its detractors, and a lot of what they say may well be true, but it is what it is and if you’re feeling the need to cut loose and party hard, there are few better places [...]Read More..
Surfing in Hawaii: A Beginner’s Guide
Hawaii is a surfer’s wet dream. It’s golden sand and babe-jammed beaches are pounded by waves of epic proportions all year round and from all directions. There’s no such thing as ‘off-season’ – the end of one merely signals the [...]Read More..
Top 5 Best Theme Parks in the World
Watching sports and checking out theme parks in other countries is one of the coolest things to do overseas. From taking a dodgy rollercoaster in Sudan to being on a hand-powered Ferris Wheel in Mumbai, India amusment parks around the [...]Read More..
The 7 Man Made Wonders of the World
All this 7 wonders stuff gets complicated when you start hearing about the seven wonders of the ancient world, the seven wonders of the modern world, the underwater world so I thought I’d confuse things further with a post about [...]Read More..
The 5 Most Romantic Destinations in the World
After paying over the odds for a Valentine’s dinner in Bangkok last week, I thought I’d continue in the same vein and get all loved up with 5 sexy places around the world. If you’re trying to lure your sweatheart [...]Read More..
Where to Ski in 2012
With more than 200 resorts to choose from in Japan, France and the US and hundreds more in Germany and Austria to boot, skiers are spoilt for choice. (http://www.onthesnow.com/regions.html) Whether you’re planning group ski holidays or a solo snow adventure [...]Read More..
5 Best Football Matches to Watch Around the World
Traveling the world is a awesome, traveling the world and watching football (soccer to you yanks) is even better. I’m a massive football fan and whether it’s pretending to be a scout at a Kenyan premier league game (long story) [...]Read More..
Holidaying in St. Martin
When I was about eight years old, my family took a vacation to the Caribbean. Island paradises hold a special place in my heart, for obvious reasons, and I was left with a lifelong positive impression. There are over 7,000 [...]Read More..
The Best 5 Bungee Jumps in the World
aWhat’s life without a bit of near-death experiences, right? With that, I thought I’d roll out the best 5 bungees in the world including 2 I’ve had first time experiences with. If you’ve never bungeed before then it’s gotta be [...]Read More..
Holidays in Florida Offer the Perfect Winter Escape
Once the least populated southern state, Florida grew populous and wealthy in the early 20th century. With the rise of air-con and increased tourism, it eventually became one of the most loved and visited tourist destinations domestically and worldwide. With its white [...]Read More..
Hotels on the Corner of Tropicana Ave and Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas has always been a popular tourist destination because of all the casinos, but it’s a big place. You’d have to spend more than a week in Las Vegas to see everything there is to do. That’s why [...]Read More..
5 Things to See in Peru
For those looking for an exciting holiday, Peru is a feast of archaeological sights, fascinating cultural history and incredible natural environment- to name just a few! There is no shortage of things to see and do in Peru, but here [...]Read More..
A Perfect Day in Paradise – Oahu, Hawaii
With the soft blue waters of Waikiki beach awaiting you and the lush greens of Diamond Head Crater beckoning in the distance, it may seem crazy to even think of prying yourself away from the beautiful city of Honolulu. Oahu, [...]Read More..
A Backpacking Guide To Cuba
The largest island in the Caribbean and one of the most politically charged countries in the world, Cuba is most famous for Che, rum, cigars and and communism! Cuba has only been open to the modern world since the 90s [...]Read More..
A Guided Tour through South America
From the Incan ruins of Peru to the snow capped wilderness of southern Chile, I wanted to experience the full range of what South America has to offer. With three weeks to spare I decided to look at guided tours, [...]Read More..
Top 5 Best Places to See A Show in the World
When movies, bars and restaurants become a little too familiar to fill your evenings with, it’s time to branch out and experience something new. I was in this situation in Bangkok myself recently, so I googled what to do in [...]Read More..
Kingston: where to experience the city’s buzzing nightlife
If, like me, you’re something of a party animal, you’ll want to know all the top nightspots to visit on a holiday in the vibrant city of Kingston. The iconic Jamaican capital has a lively atmosphere during the daytime, and [...]Read More..
Endless Activities in The Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg
One hundred and one ways to have fun! The Great Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg offers a wide range of vacation activities all in one destination. Take Route 441 to enter Gatlinburg, the gateway to The Great Smoky Mountains. Also called [...]Read More..
Top 5 Things to Do in Arizona
Arizona may be dusty, desolate and difficult to access but if you make the effort to get here, you’ll be rewarded with some of the US’s most amazing natural landscapes. This should be a definite stop if you’re driving across [...]Read More..
4 of the Best Ski Resorts in Canada
Home to the colossal Rocky Mountain Range, it’s no surprise that the ski resorts of Canada are among the best in the world. But this vast expanse of land sees its world renowned ski destinations stretch right across the country, from Banff [...]Read More..
5 Reasons to Go Backpacking in Cuba
Cuba has been opening up more and more over the last decade and there’s never been a better time to grow a Che Guevara style beard (you too ladies) and head over, backpack strapped on your back, and wander around [...]Read More..
Off the Beaten Path in Mauritius
Mauritius is a magical land filled with history, beautiful scenery, and exotic animals. The people are unique and friendly and share an original history. Though Mauritius has already been discovered by the hordes of package tourists around, there are still [...]Read More..
A Day in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
When you travel around the Dominican Republic’s Santo Domingo you can feel the history oozing out of the cracks of this ancient city. Santo Domingo’s major claim to fame is that it is where the first whitey set foot in [...]Read More..
Top 5 Things to Do in the Dominican Republic
Everyone knows the Dominican Republic offers crazy high-end resorts, all-inclusive package deals and plenty of fat Americans but if you find yourself on this island paradise with a bit of effort you can see the other side of this very [...]Read More..
5 Awesome Things to Do in The Maldives
If you’re looking for a fresh new travel destination, check out the pristine coral reefs and warm crystal clear waters of the Maldives. The initial plane ride is an adventure in itself. As you approach the landing strip, or lack [...]Read More..
Book Review: The Motorcycle Diaries, Che Guevara
Whether your love getting stuck in a book on your travels or you’re just trying to impress the sexy Swedish girl sitting across from you in your hostel, a good book is always key. I’ve just finished reading Che Guevara’s [...]Read More..
The 5 Coolest Things to See in Jamaica
Home to Bob Marley, some of the funkiest, greenest grass and insane beaches – Jamaica’s is a hotspot for package tourism BUT it doesn’t have to be that way. Independent travel is easy in Jamaica, and if you can prise [...]Read More..
Top 5 Destinations in Cuba
Cuba – famous for Che, big cigars, cracking rum and package holidays. I’m a big fan of delving deep into the first 3 but package holidays really aren’t my thing. The resorts are strewn across the (very beautiful) Northern beaches [...]Read More..
Top 5 Sights in San Francisco
San Francisco, many people’s favourite city in the whole of the US, offers backpackers a real treat. The cosmopolitan vibe that lurks in every corner of San Francisco lends a charm that is irresistible. Once there you will be strongly [...]Read More..
5 Cool Day Trips from New York City
I love NYC, it’s a city like no other and it’s well worth a week or so of your time on any backpacking trip to the US – last week I wrote an article about how to spend a weekend [...]Read More..
How to spend a weekend in New York City
NYC – the city that never sleeps. What a place, this was one of the first cities I ever truly traveled through and what a time I had (lost my wallet, passport, phone, camera and bag in a drunken stupor [...]Read More..
Mexico’s Top 5 Attractions
If world wonders, tasty tequila and cheap Spanish lessons sound appealing then Mexico is the next spot for you. There are lots of awesome places to backpack in the world these days but some people are getting a bit jaded [...]Read More..
What to Do With A Week or Two in Florida
The US gets a raw deal when people talk about backpacking. I worked at 3 different American summer camps throughout my time at university, and after camp finishes you have a great opportunity to spend your hard-earned cash with another 2 [...]Read More..
Pretending to be a boyband in Vegas
If it’s true that “all’s well that ends well” then the following little white lie can be more than excused! Ok, the title sums it up but this story leads to a stint of medical research and marriage! So… I [...]Read More..
7 Tips for working at American summer camps
OK, so having worked at 3 summer camps in the States over the years and having unforgettable times, meeting unforgettable people and seeing unforgettable things – I want to impart onto you some of the hard earned knowledge I’ve accumulated [...]Read More..
One Tree Hill, Ohio and Home
After New York City, Philapdelhia, Vegas and California money was getting tight and we were still on the east coast. We got a cheap flight to North Carolina as Dan had been there previously and had a cracking time. So [...]Read More..
California and the rest…
I would like to stress that my time in the US was before I was a true global traveller and hence my spending habits, experiences and escapades are much different to how I travel now. Ok, so that’s my disclaimer [...]Read More..
Vegas Baby!
So I managed to make my flight to Las Vegas, Nevada, just! Met 2 of my best mates from Uni (Dan and Swede) who also had just completed summer camps and had amazing times. We landed at the airport and [...]Read More..
Traveling after summer camp – New York
Camp was over, we had our paychecks burning a hole in our pockets and we had just been dropped off (from a yellow school bus no less) in Central Station, New York City. I was due to meet my best [...]Read More..
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