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Live Life Less Ordinary

The Extended Travel, Lifestyle Experiment...


Ever wondered what it's like to sell it all and go backpacking around the world? - that's just what we did..

This website is the story of how we took a laptop, some determination and a fistful of cash, and turned it into a lifestyle... A way to travel the world indefinitely. From here we share our backpacking experiences, travel tips and ideas on location independence.

If you have a passion for travel or a life less ordinary - then you're in the right place.

Off the beaten track

When we stumble off the beaten track away from the hoards, this is where we’ll leave a trail of breadcrumbs

Travel Tips

Sometimes… Only sometimes we have useful information to share with the world… That goes in here!

Travel Videos

Georgie makes a cracking travel video and if your eyes are just too tired to keep reading then you should peer inside the world of Georgie’s La La Land

Travel Photography

A picture speaks a thousand words. In this section we let the travel photography do the talking and you do the looking

Most Popular

All of the most popular travel articles and pages are featured here. Travel tip and advice that’s tried, tested and respected

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101 Ultimate Backpacker Resources – Zero to Hero

24/01/2012 – 7:17 pm | 4 Comments

suitcase full of 101 travel resources

Backpacker Planning – Dream the Dream.

For many this is by far the biggest hurdle. Just thinking about leaving everything behind for an extended period has probably quashed many a travellers dream before it even begun… Well don’t let it get you too. Read the articles below and understand that you’re giving up nothing.

1. How to get to Southeast Asia for less than £100
2. Planning a RTW trip in 23 steps
3. Ultimate Directory of Top Green Travel Destinations
4. 15 Reasons to Travel Green
5. 7 reasons why you should take that round-the-world trip and travel now!
6. Planning a Round-the-World Trip: 15 Things NOT to Forget
7. Ultimate packing list for travel
8. Notes from the Homefront: How much is Too Much (Planning)? Plus! My Itinerary
9. Six Things To Leave Off Your Packing List
10. 15 Tips On How to Pack Light, Save Money, & Travel Stress-free
11. How To Get From Your Desk To All The Places You Want To Travel
12. How being boring can help you go backpacking
13. The Clock is Ticking. How to Save Time and Money Booking Your Travel
14. Pre-departure Checklist
15. Awesome Independent Travel Guides-Best travel eBooks

 

Before you Backpack – Make it Happen.

Now you’re sat on the fence staring down, on one side the familiar… On the other… The great unknown. It’s at this point you could start making excuses even to yourself. The articles below are intended to help you take the guesswork out of backpacking and extended travel.

16. How to Overcome Your Fears
17. How I Just Saved Hundreds on Travel Shots
18. Excuses Not To Travel
19. Warning: Selling everything sometimes sucks
20. Four Ways to Save Money Now So You Can Travel Later
21. 10 Secret Items to Pack as a Woman on Your Next Trip
22. 29 life lessons learned in travelling the world for 8 years straight
23. How to Find Green Accommodations
24. Five Tips for Finding the Perfect Travel Companion
25. Packing: what to put in your toiletries kit
26. First Time Backpacker Essentials
27. 33 Photos that Will Inspire YOU to Jump Out of Your Chair and Travel
28. 5 Things My 86-Year-Old Grandmother Taught Me About Travel
29. Ten travel essentials every traveller should know about More Ultimate Backpacker Resources

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Smart Packing: Things You Really Need While Travelling

26/01/2012 – 9:20 am |

“]luggage all over the floor

photo from Flickr by: Vivian Chen [陳培雯

When going on holiday or backpacking, it is a good idea to think carefully when packing. How many of us fill a suitcase with a variety of items that we do not need and never use while we are away? There are ways that this can be avoided.

One of the first things to do is plan.

Make a list of all the items that might be needed and then consider it carefully. That dress might be a great outfit for a night out but will it only be worn on one occasion? Can another outfit double up for evenings? If the answer to both of these is yes then the dress should be left at home. Many people like to read while on holiday, especially by the pool or on the beach. How many books is it practical to take along? Not only can they be bulky items but also they are heavy in the suitcase. Investing in an e-reader, such as a Kindle, can be the answer to this. E-readers have up to a month of battery life, depending upon the model bought, and can store thousands of books in their memory. This is a lightweight alternative and making use of voucher codes to save money on the purchase in the first place will leave extra spending money while away. Read the full story »

Visiting Amazing Aberdeen

23/01/2012 – 10:10 am |
Aberdeen

Aberdeen is found on Scotland’s Eastern shores facing the North Sea. It is a stunning city, soaked in history and packed with beautiful architecture.

5 Mistakes to Avoid Making While Travelling

20/01/2012 – 10:22 am |
Guide Book

Traveling can be the best experience of your life but there are a few pitfalls that can wreck your trip. Here is a list of 5 mistakes to avoid at all costs.

10 stand-out lakes around the world

18/01/2012 – 5:29 pm |
Crater Lake in Oregon

Our planet is made up of almost 80% water. This water manages to form into enclaves and holes to create superb features such as rivers, waterfalls, oceans, seas and lakes.

The Perfect Lake District Holiday Cottage

16/01/2012 – 1:36 pm | One Comment
Lake District cottage

This year we decided to stay in the UK for our family holiday, choosing a luxury cottage break in the Lake District instead of the usual European beach…

A Film Lover’s Guide to Ireland

11/01/2012 – 10:45 am | One Comment
Kerry Scenery, Ireland

Blessed with rolling countryside, quaint old-fashioned pubs and cottages and plenty of wide open space, Ireland has been a firm favourite with film makers for years. And of course this popularity with the people behind the cameras, has translated to popularity off camera too

Hottest Hotel Deals this winter

10/01/2012 – 1:44 pm |
York Minster

After all the excitement of Christmas, the dull grey skies and chilly temperatures of January and February can seem interminable. A mini-break can be an ideal way to relieve the monotony

5 Iconic Beers of Southeast Asia

09/01/2012 – 10:13 am | One Comment
Beer Lao

The humidity and craziness of Asia requires every successfully completed task to be rewarded with a sit down and a cold beer. Here are my top 5 beers of…

A very Welsh Adventure

05/01/2012 – 12:41 pm |
pembrokeshire-coast-national-park

Backpacking in Wales can be an exhilarating experience for the first time trekker or the backpacking expert. A hiker’s map is a great item to start with, as some trails can be confusing, unmarked, and just plain inconvenient. Prepare ahead to avoid frustration later.

British Gems – 5 of the Best Destinations for a True Getaway

02/01/2012 – 3:53 pm |
Yorkshire dales

The commute to work gives you plenty of time to daydream about a holiday. Why not take a look at these 5 British gems and plan your escape to the country.