Backpacking in Yorkshire

Continuing on from Cumbria and the Peak District, I’m going to continue to sing the praises of the English countryside. Next up is Yorkshire, so when you’re backing in England be sure to head over here to check out some...

Backpacking in the Peak District

Backpacking in the Peak District After chatting about the things to do when you go backpacking in Wales and Scotland last week, I thought I’d bring it back to England. The general backpacking trail in England struggles to get out of...

Top 5 Things to See and do In Wales

Backpacking around Europe is one of the most popular traveling trips around, and as an Irishman, I’m disappointed that most people don’t make it to Ireland, Scotland, Wales and, London aside, most of England. When you...

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 the...

Top 5 things to see and do in Scotland

Following up from yesterdays top 5 things to see in Wales, I thought I should share the love with my whisky-loving friends further north. Scotland’s weather might keep a lot of the backpackers away, but those of us who make th...

Things to Do in the Isle of Wight

Just 6 miles off the coast of the south of England, the Isle of Wight is certainly off the beaten track of Europe’s backing trail, but that’s not to say it’s not worth a visit. Things are changing and the Isle of Wight...

5 Best nightclubs in Beijing

5 Best nightclubs in Beijing Backpacking in China is real traveling – difficult language, huge culture shock, crazy foods and general mass confusion so when it all gets a little much for you, find a place to kick back, grab a long-is...

African Camel Safaris – riding the desert caravan

After completing my trip through Africa last month, I can look back and really appreciate what an amazing continent it is. Home to the largest hot desert in the world and gigantic mountain ranges, what better way to traverse the arid wild l...

Partying in Beirut, Lebanon

I was expecting Beirut to be more bombs than bars but I was very much wrong – this city parties hard. I’m currently in a very hungover state, with a disgusting Beirut shaped hole in my bank account and (hazy) memories of a cra...

Top or Bottom Bunk?!

Top or Bottom Bunk? You sort out your dorm, wander into the room and there’s one bunk left that is completely free. Moment of truth – do you choose the top or bottom bunk, reviewing beds is a tough call! This is a common dilem...

Seeing Sights Because You Feel You Have To?

‘ The traveler’s obligation’ Being on the road a long time, we get to see some of the most amazing sights imaginable – Great Wall of China, Sydney Opera House, Empire State Building, Machu Picchu. Often they blow...

A Backpackers Guide to Egypt

Taking a picture of you pretending to pick up the Pyramids of Giza must be the most over taken tourist picture in the world…. still it’s a classic isn’t it?! Egypt plays host to some of the World’s most famous si...