For us Hong Kong was high on our bucket list for years after growing up with stories from my parents of their first travels to Asia and their experiences there in particular. It always seemed like a world away and yet also so familiar. After spending a month travelling around mainland China we had our
Backpacking Adventures
Taking The 762 Turn Chiang Mai To Pai Scooter Trip & The Information On The Bus From Chiang Mai to Pai, Thailand
After riding the length of Vietnam on motorbikes they became our favourite method of transport around South East Asia and wherever possible we would jump at the chance to do another trip. After such a long a gruelling trip in Vietnam though we searched out day trips on bikes as well as shorter multi day
Camping Tips for Beginners: How to Plan an Adventure in the Great Outdoors!
We love camping! Getting out into the great outdoors, disconnecting from modern life and just being free to clear our minds of all our worries! But sure, camping can be uncomfortable at times and with some it gets unfair criticism. I hear many people say they hate it or they would never do it because
Totaranui to Separation Point: The Best Abel Tasman Day Hike Without Using Water Taxis & Realising Why Experiences Are More Important Than Material Possessions.
For us we’ve always been of the opinion that experiences are more valuable than material possessions, I mean, we did give up our house and most of our “stuff” to go travel around the world for 3 years and counting! But there are times when you are acutely reminded of this, experiences that are just
Travel Photography Tips for Beginners: How to Better Capture Your Memories and Experiences
Travelling is a magical time filled with experiences and memories that will live with you forever, but often as well as the memories we cherish dearly, we want to capture the places we visit as well as our time there. We often strive for better photos, capturing postcard worthy scenes and doing the incredible sights
Things To Do In Vang Vieng: A Guide To This Beautiful & Adventure Filled Backpacker Paradise!
Vang Vieng was once a byword for backpackers excess and the devastating effects it can have on a place. In the past this wonderful village surrounded by mountains and stunning rivers was described as a “Paradise Lost”, engulfed by the drunken backpackers who would pass through without a care for the culture or indeed the
Budget Travel Asia: Our Ultimate Southeast Asia Transportation Guide for Backpacking Asia
How to get around Southeast Asia: One of the apprehensions and burning questions that many people have when they are planning their Southeast Asia itinerary is how to go about physically travelling around this vast region. From the practicalities of booking transport to crossing borders and navigating the many different options for transport when planning
Backpacking tips – Advice and checklist for getting ready for your first time!
With our first backpacking stint having begun just over a week ago we thought we would share with you a check list we made when we were organising our trip. Backpacking for the first time can be an intimidating prospect and despite all our excitement we were also often overcome with what we needed to
Vang Vieng Tubing, Laos: Why its still a fun way to see this beautiful town!
When you think of backpacking excesses, debauchery, drunkenness and generally the sort of behaviour that gives us more cultured travellers who happen to carry their belongings on their back a bad name the place Vang Vieng won’t be far from a mention. Over the past decade or so it has built up a reputation for all
Travelling around Thailand: Bangkok to Chiang Mai bus or the overnight train Bangkok to Chiang Mai or even a flight?
Thailand is an incredible place to travel around whether on holiday or on a backpacking trip around the world you will find it one of the easiest countries in Southeast Asia to navigate! However, it is still a relatively large country with great distances to be covered from one region to another. Chiang Mai and
How to Stay Fit While Traveling: Our Best Travel Workout Routine and Tips!
Working out while traveling and keeping fit whilst on the road is always a challenge both on long-term and short-term trips. On holidays and vacations it can be tempting to let yourself go and just enjoy copious amounts of exotic alcohol and incredible food, which leaves you heading home feeling unrested, bloated and struggling to
The Best Camera For Backpacking, Hiking And Travel Photography Guide!
Whilst travelling there is always a challenge when one considers which cameras to take, travelling light is always important for enjoyability, portability and flexibility but at the same time we all want to take the best photos to capture our memories and experiences as we possibly can. We love to explore cities as well as
Backpacking down under: Stay connected whilst travelling across Australia!
Australia might be a trail blazer, a brave new world on the other side of the planet with vast swathes of beaches, ocean roads, deserts and incredible landscapes just waiting to be plastered all over Instagram! But wait a minute! Australia also has notoriously some of the worst Wi-Fi in the world (Ok, it’s not
Backpacking FAQ. All the answers we had before we set off on our three year adventure around the world!
Before we headed off backpacking we had so many questions, when to book accommodation, how to keep everything safe and how to manage our money. Despite being so excited for a dream to finally come true, all these amazing places we would be heading out to see and the experiences we would be having… yet
The ultimate guide for backpacking Sri Lanka: Exploring this beautifully diverse country on a budget
Sri Lanka is a magical place to visit, full of beautiful beaches, ancient wonders, friendly locals, amazing food, wonderful culture and all on an incredibly low budget. The small island nation offers so much to see and do for its modest size which makes it easy and affordable to travel around. Mix this together and
