It was during a trip to New Zealand back in 2008 that I first heard about the free guided meditation courses of Vipassana. Taking place in dedicated centres around the world, these 10 day retreats are conducted in silence and offer a step-by-step chance to learn a very specific sort of meditation technique. The […]
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Some super news here in the Big World Small Pockets camp …. I’ve been named as one of the top 15 budget travel blogs by Flipkey.com, a TripAdvisor company. I know, top 15!!! You can check out the award, and the 14 other great travel blogs chosen, here .This is such an exciting accolade, […]
Americas, ECUADOR, Solo Female Travel, South America
Hiking the Loop: A Solo Female Walking Quilotoa in Ecuador
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The green of the open valley stretched as far I could see. Broken only by the odd tree or patch of scrub, it flowed up the to the mountain ridges on each side and looked smooth and soft, like a green dustsheet that had pull over the furniture of these Andean hills to cover […]
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Armed with my 1 year Working Holiday Visa, I arrived into Australia in late 2013. Within a few months time, I already knew I wanted to stay in this beautiful country longer and set about researching how I could extend my visa here. I found it was possible to extend the 1 Year Australian Working […]
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Travelling in Australia can be very expensive and one of the most costly things is the price of accommodation and activities. But I want to let you in on a little secret, one that hardly any backpackers seem to know about and many locals don’t either. That secret is Australian National Parks. All across […]
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Anyone who knows me knows that I’m not really a hater. In fact, I’m definitely more of a lover and pretty easy going when it comes to most stuff. However, there are a number of things that do annoy me beyond all reason and one of those is when people say they’re going travelling […]
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Let’s be honest ladies, hiking boots are never going to be fashion item number 1! They are, however, always going to be incredibly useful, especially when travelling the globe. From Nepal to New Zealand, Namibia to Norway, womens hiking boots are a good, practical choice of footwear in all sorts of situations. So, if […]
AUSTRALIA, Budget Travel Ideas, Oceania
Top 20 FREE Things to Do in the Northern Territory, Australia
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Oct
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Oh the Northern Territory of Australia, that wild-west, dusty-dry, blue-sky film set of a location. Stuff of legends, a fabled place to disappear and all-round story-rich scenery makes this an absolute must during any Australian trip. Many put it off however due to the perceived expense of adventuring out to the red centre and […]
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High in the Andes, nestled between the dominating countries of Peru and Colombia, the little gem of Ecuador manages to hold a charm all of its own. Blessed with an incredible geographical diversity that includes jungle, mountain and coastal landscapes, many say Ecuador has it all. And they’re not far wrong! For me, one […]
Budget Travel Ideas, Europe, UK, Western Europe
Budget Alternatives to Hostel Accommodation in the UK
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Oct
Oct
When looking for somewhere to stay in the UK, I’ve always considered hostels the cheapest option and have, accordingly, spent my time trying to find the best deals for them on websites such as Hostelworld.com. Recently however, I’ve been doing a bit more research about budget accommodation in the UK and have been amazed […]