As the largest in Australia, Kakadu National Park is the big daddy when it comes to exploring this vast land’s natural wilderness. Situated in the Northern Territory, a few hours’ drive from Darwin, the park is a steamy tropical mix of wetlands and floodplains, escarpments and gorges. It’s also an important UNESCO site, one […]
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If you’re ever making a connection flight in London, it’s highly possible that you’ll have to travel between Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Situated the opposite sides of the city, these 2 giant hubs boast an array of international lights and airlines, but sadly do not have a distinct transport link that connects them directly. […]
Having endured, over the years, a ton of long haul economy flights across the globe, I’m pretty well versed in the best carry on packing tips! The following list was put to the test on the recent flight I took from Brisbane to London and I can confirm that nothing was left wanting! So […]
It all starts out with good intentions – let’s make some lasting, happy memories, adventuring the world together and catching up on some much needed quality time. Yet all too often, traveling with parents can quickly morph from one of the best ideas you’ve had into one of the worst! Stress, tension and disagreements […]
As part of my series on how you can make your journeys round the world happier and healthier, I’m bringing you my list of the top 10 budget travel items for the health conscious. Make sure you’re fully prepared and able to have the best trip possible by including some of this great items on […]
I’ve always been a big fan of budget airlines on the basis they offer cheap flights to some great destinations and therefore increase the possibility of me being able to travel there! Never one to mind about roughing it slightly, 9 times out of 10, I’m happy to remove the need for any frills […]
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 […]
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 […]
Until I came to Australia, I’d never even heard of RV relocation deals. Ridesharing and hitching my way around this giant island however and my ears soon picked up snippets of conversation about this mythical-sounding way you could obtain RV rental vehicles, as well as cars, 4wds and SUVs, for FREE. Thinking it sounded […]
First of all, let’s agree that hitchhiking is a risky and unpredictable business. I’m not in anyway vouching for its safety and reliability. Yet, that’s probably 2 of the very reasons why it’s been such a great component of my wandering history here at Big World Small Pockets. When you set out to get somewhere […]