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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 | 7 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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The Breathtaking Historic Sights of London

02/02/2012 – 9:31 am |
The Tower of London

Photo from Flickr by g_witzel_lucky

London has one of the most multicultural populations in the world. For visitors, it is packed with exciting things to do and see: from the stately walls of St Paul’s Cathedral to spine-chilling scenes in the London dungeons. It’s one of those cities that gets under your skin, so that you want to go back again and again, and every time you do, it’s exciting, entertaining and different from the time before.

One of the most unique things about London is its history, which not only involves some of the great figures of the world but which is bloody and tragic at times as well. The London Dungeons features various moments in the city’s past, including the Great Fire that began in Pudding Lane and engulfed most of the inner city, killing what is thought to have been around 80,000 Londoners. Other segments feature the mysterious serial killer, Jack the Ripper, and Bloody Mary or Mary Tudor I, who burned 280 religious dissenters at the stake.

If you’re eager for a change after the stomach-churning sights of the dungeons, pay a visit to the Tower of London, which is on the north bank of the River Thames. This castle has played a big part in the city’s history, having served as an armoury, treasury, menagerie, Royal Mint and records office over the years. Now home to the Crown Jewels, it’s one of the prime attractions for visitors to London. Look out for the Beefeaters, who are the guards wearing the iconic bearskin hats.

It’s no secret that London sightseeing can be expensive; save some money by searching for voucher codes that will give you discounts on your tickets. You can get up to 20 per cent discounts for London attractions simply by signing up to voucher sites and applying for saver codes.

Getting off the trail

01/02/2012 – 10:01 am | One Comment
Sihanoukville life

Since we’ve stopped actually “traveling” we’ve found so many ways to stay “traveling” and save money… Even make it…

Be As Happy As Larry

31/01/2012 – 10:49 pm |
A guy skiing in the alps

The medical world now accepts that the winter months can cause depression. They’ve even got a name for it: Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. So it might not always be serious, but it gives you a good excuse to fly off somewhere to avoid those winter blues.

A Taste of Tuscany

31/01/2012 – 9:39 am | One Comment
Tuscan sunflower field

Tuscany is the Italy of Hollywood movies and romantic daydreams. Its quaint towns and rolling hills will charm the socks off you, with Florence being the…

5 Places You Should Visit on Your Trip to Malta

30/01/2012 – 5:29 pm |
Valletta

Besides its beautiful beaches Malta has so much to offer, from beautiful towns to ancient ruins. Here is a top five list of places not to be missed.

Smart Packing: Things You Really Need While Travelling

26/01/2012 – 9:20 am |
luggage all over the floor

With a few steps back and a view to making your life easier on the road a bit of smart packing can help you travel a long long way

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…