I think the Great Ocean Road is overrated. I’m sorry, but there it is. It’s an opinion, not a fact. And, for better or worse, I’m entitled to it! This is not a hate campaign, I didn’t detest the Great Ocean Road and I’m not saying you should never go, but for me it just […]
Category Archives: Destinations
Americas, Central America, COLOMBIA, PANAMA, South America
How to Cheaply Travel From Panama to Colombia (or visa versa!)
28
Jan
Jan
If you’re planning a trip that encompasses both Central America and South America, you’re probably wondering about the best way you can move between the two continents. Normally this involves travel from Panama to Colombia or visa versa. Sadly, due to dangerous guerrilla activity, lack of roads and treacherous jungle, making the journey by […]
Americas, Central America, NICARAGUA, Travel Stories
Went for a Week, Stayed a Year: Falling in Love with Little Corn Island
23
Jan
Jan
From the moment I got off the long wooden boat and walked up the mini jetty onto the sandy soil, I fell in love with Little Corn Island, Nicaragua. I simply knew this was a special place for me. Looking and feeling like something out of a Caribbean travel brochure, palm trees laden with coconuts swaying in […]
13
Jan
Jan
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Americas, Budget Travel Ideas, Central America, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, PERU, South America, Travel Tips
How to Get to Latin America Cheaply From Europe
10
Jan
Jan
How to get to Latin America cheaply, is a crucial question for many European budget travellers, yet easy answers just don’t’ seem to exist. Like the continent’s great Mayan and Incan temples, it appears to be another unfathomable dimension to this intriguing part of the world. However, after a few years there, I managed […]
22
Dec
Dec
While it’s easy to always be thinking about the next big trip (at least it is for me!) it can also be very rewarding when you take a bit of time out to explore the area near to you as well. Travelling closer to home can be a great help in easing those itchy […]
14
Dec
Dec
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that every single animal in Australia in possession of a good self-defence mechanism must want to end your life. In other words, everything in Australia is trying to kill you! From the spiders to the sharks, the snakes to the stingers, the crocs to the cassowaries, almost any living creature […]
07
Dec
Dec
“Emu valley? Why it’s just up the road,” says the man in a classic, slow drawl. “Just keep going and you can’t miss it,” he continues, arm pointing towards the horizon, a wry smile on his face. “Excellent. Just up the road? It can’t be far then”, we thank the smiling local. Little did […]
06
Dec
Dec
Applying for your Australian Working Holiday Visa and already have a sneaky suspicion that you’re going to want to stay Down Under longer? Don’t fret, advice is on hand about how to extend your 1 year Working Holiday Visa from someone whose already done it! If you’re anything like me, then you may have had […]
06
Dec
Dec
If you’re off on an Australian adventure, then be prepared that backpacking out here isn’t the intrepid voyage of discovery it once was! Sometimes it can feel like every man and his campervan are shuttling between the same attractions. While this has some undeniable social advantages, you’re probably more likely to remember the times […]