The most epic train journey of them all, and one which every traveler has on their bucket list, the Trans Siberian conjures images on Soviet train carriages, drinking Vodka with people in your cabin, vast landscapes and huge distance – it’s pretty much exactly like that. Already I’ve done 2 nights from China to Mongolia, Continue Reading »
If you travel a fair bit, you’re gonna be in lifts all the time. 7th floor please, ground floor please. More often than not you’re gonna have your backpack strapped on, your mobility (and patience) is at an all-time low as your knackered and weighed down, you’ve just come back from a 12 hour bus Continue Reading »
You slept in, too many beers last night, long goodbye to new found friends, lost on your way to the airport/bus stop/train station, whatever the reason running late for your next mode of transport is a nightmare situation. What’s worse still is when you’re late but you’ve got a 15kg bag strapped to your back, Continue Reading »
As I write article after article on my laptop, and snap away with my SLR camera it dawned on me that over the years of backpacking around the world I’ve slowly developed into a fully=fledged flashpacker. If you’re not familiar with that term is basically refers to ‘backpackers’ who carry expensive equipment while they gallivant Continue Reading »
Staying healthy on the road is a tough ask especially with all those late nights, long journeys, cheap booze and dodgy food taken into account. If you’re on a two week holiday, your body can take the hit but try living like that for 3+ months and you’ll end up with more than a few Continue Reading »
When it comes to packing, it’s perfectly proper to be prepared, but it’s also pointless and possibly perilous to panic. In any case, (for want of a better expression) items will be bought, discarded, given and received as gifts along the way, and hopefully your trip will have a welcome element of unpredictability. A lot Continue Reading »
Remember when you took that first grainy photo on your camera phone in 2004 and it blew your mind? Those were the days, sort of. Well we’ve moved on since then, so jump on the technology train, grab your smart phone and download this 10 badboys before you hit the road, traveling has never been Continue Reading »
Choosing the right backpack is absolutely essential to any successful traveling experience, but with the market being flooded with so many sub-par, generic rucksacks it difficult to know what to choose! How many litres should your backpack be? Is the brand important? How much should I pay? I’m going to run through the criteria you Continue Reading »
