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.
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Something strange happens to London in summertime. When the sun hits the sky, suited executives swing their briefcases in the street and people even smile at each other on the tube. The entire city opens itself to the great outdoors giving foreign visitors dozens more options for things to do than the usual museum/gallery/landmark checklist. This summer is even more special, as millions of people will be visiting the capital for the Olympics. So here it is: a Londoner’s guide to summertime in the capital.
If you’re new to the city and can’t tell your Arsenal from your Bow, try a cycling tour. It’s the best way to see the major sites of the city on a sunny day. The London Bicycle Tour offers a great route from Buckingham Palace to the Southbank via Hyde Park. If you’re feeling lazy, buy an open ticket for the City Tour bus and peek below from the top deck.
You may have heard of the city’s most famous markets – Portobello Road, Spitalfields, Covent Garden – but the best in peak season is Borough Market. The artisan food is eye-wateringly tasty (just ask Jamie Oliver, he’s regularly spotted here). Make yourself a gourmet picnic and devour it in the grounds of iconic Southwark Cathedral just behind the market.
Now, while they may sound like they’re just for geeks, historic walking tours of the city are actually very good. Honestly. The London Ghost Walk is perennial favourite as it’s interesting but also seriously creepy. Walks are free, run by donation. Read the full story »
The Gold Coast is home to dozens of exciting activities for the entire family. It is quickly becoming the tourist capital of Australia.
Midnight in Paris. Gay Paree.The City of Lights.The City of Romance.Need I carry on? Everyone knows the glamorous Hollywood version of France’s capital city
Choosing a place for a stag do can often be tricky. After all, there are a lot of competing interests to celebrate their friend’s last days of single life.
With Spanish, there are a few key phrases that you’ll use a LOT but they won’t be listed as top priority in any phrasebook. Here are your everyday Spanish-language weapons.
Move over London; the European club scene is now all about Berlin. Regardless of your musical taste, there’s only one club to get yourself into: Berghain.
I was supposed to be going to Australia in 2005. It’s now 2012 and I’ve been living in Cambodia for six years.“How did this happen?” I’m not entirely sure myself.
The lovely folks at Tourism New Zealand are offering two amazing trips to NZ worth $30,000 each. Here’s the deal: Stories Beat Stuff. What possessions would you give up for the holiday of a lifetime?
Summer skiing is a popular type of active sport when you ski and board during the day and
enjoy fun summer outdoor activities in the evening.
London is full of exciting things to do, irrespective of whether you’re on a tight budget or you have bottomless pockets
