“Granada vs León: Which one is better?” asks my friend. She’s due to visit the Central American country of Nicaragua in the next few months and knowing my experience of travelling there, as well as my propensity for speaking frankly, she probably expects a clear answer. “Well, they’re very different,” I reply, unhelpfully. “Really?” […]
Category Archives: Destinations
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Central Australia is not best known for its walking potential – you’re probably more likely to explore it by 4wd, campervan or motorbike. However, even the most hardened motor heads need to stretch their legs every so often and what better way to do it than with a good day walk in Central Australia […]
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Feb
Suddenly everything was moving in slow motion. There were hands. Pairs of hands. Hands that were patting me down. Hands that were in my pockets. That were in my friend’s pockets. That were round his phone. And his wallet. That were across his mouth. Hands that were holding a gun. That were pointing the […]
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One of the most popular holiday spots for Australians within their own country, I’ve been lucky enough to call the gorgeous, coastal town of Noosa home on and off for almost a year now. This means I have a pretty good idea about the best budget-freindly things to do here! Regularly described by both […]
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Still very much under the radar, the tiny country of Albania lies nestled in the Southeastern corner of Europe. Bordered by Macedonia, Montenegro, Greece and Kosovo, it’s home to less than 3 million people and is one of the poorest countries in Europe. Silenced for so long by the communist iron curtain (Albania was […]
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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 […]
Americas, Central America, COLOMBIA, PANAMA, South America
How to Cheaply Travel From Panama to Colombia (or visa versa!)
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Jan
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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
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]