Tag Archives: Independent Travel

Top 3 Ways Travel Longer For Less

Travel Longer for Less {Big World Small Pockets}

  When I arrived in Guatemala in January 2010 I had little over £4000 in my account, but over 2 years later, in July 2012, I was still in Latin America, living, learning and traveling. So how did I do it? The answer is easy and it’s the winning formula I’ve tried and tested time and […]

Catching the Couch Waves: Why I’m Glad I Couchsurfed

Why I'm Glad I Couchsurfed

  Why I’m Glad I Couchsurfed Whilst most people head to Noosa, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to ride the brilliant waves, I headed there straight from Fraser Island to try out a slightly different type of surfing, that of the couch variety and I’m so glad I did. With my budget backpacker ear permanently fixed […]

6 Reasons Why Spending Money on Travel Makes you Richer

Spending Money on Travel

  I’m a firm believer that spending money on travel makes you richer in all sorts of ways. We’ve all met people who say, “I wish I could go travelling, but I don’t have enough money,” and we all get bored of hearing it too! So, in honour of those folk, I’ve prepared some handy […]

Fraser Island Camping Adventure

Adventure on Fraser Island

  “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 […]