The holiest city in the world, and a place that’s been on my bucket list for a decade… Jerusalem. I’m so happy to be here. You guys know I’m constantly on the move, with hopes of cracking my 100 country mark in the not too distant future so...
I’ve been working with Tourist Israel for the last couple of weeks and they told me I’d be staying at Abraham’s Hostel in Jerusalem. Ok I thought, sounds decent. I had actually heard a little buzz about this place on the global backpacker c...
My European odyssey is about half way done now, and it’s been unreal. I’m currently in Croatia (Split to be precise) and it’s bloody gorgeous. I’ve been getting a lot of emails recently asking how much does it cost to backpack around Europe...
I had heard a rumour that Borat’s home town (from the movie) was actually filmed in Romania, and with a rental car already sorted, in true tasteless fashion I sought it out with some serious vigour. After some online research we found out t...
Couchsurfing is not about saving money, that’s not the essence of it at all, it’s about meeting like-minded people; it’s about sharing stories and learning cultures; it’s about paying it forward and it’s about making new friends. I couchsur...
Waking up in the morning not knowing where your next destination will be, making new friends from all corners of the globe, finding romance on some foreign shores – there’s nothing better than hitting the road but doing it alone can be scar...
I’ve just spent the last few days in Pai, Northern Thailand. A place I’ve never been to before despite living 100km away in Chiang Mai for over a year, criminal I know. Anyway, I had clearly been missing out – this place should be right nea...
Watching the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix Live for $10 USD I love Malaysia, I really do. From the orangutans in Borneo, climbing mount Kinabalu or spending a great 2 days in Penang. And now I’ve spent a great weekend with some awesome Ma...
A Quick Guide to Backpacking in Paris in 1 Day Paris oozes culture, sophistication, and style. This is why it is so often the highlight of a trip around Europe. With so many monuments, museums, and old architecture to feast your eyes on, fi...
10 Cheap Things To See and Do in Tokyo Fly to New York, Bangkok, Cairo, Paris and, sure you’ll see some amazing sights and see some awesome cultures, but deep down you know you’re in the conveyor belt of travelers, fly to Tokyo and you’ll f...
When we travel we learn things from country to country, tricks of the trade so to speak so I thought I’d share a few that I have managed to pick up along the way: 1) You cross a border and have no idea about how expensive/cheap the country...
Trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp – Nepal 50% less oxygen than you’re used to, freezing temperatures, no showers for a week, blisters bursting through your socks and one of the best experiences of your life. That is Mount Everest Base Cam...
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