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

Travel Money

Articles about travel money, saving for a trip, making money or spending it wisely.

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Articles by Aaron Bradford

+Aaron Bradford is the leader, mentor and chief geek of HappyTimeblog. He put together the crack team of writers known by codename “The Firm“. He's a permanent traveller and a lifestyle hacker. Wanna know more? Check out my Bucket List or my About page... I'm here to show you how to live a Life Less Ordinary

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.

Smart Packing: Things You Really Need While Travelling

26/01/2012 – 9:20 am | One Comment
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

101 Ultimate Backpacker Resources – Zero to Hero

24/01/2012 – 7:17 pm | 12 Comments
Make money with your travel blog - Nomadic Matt's eBook

Planning a backpacking trip or living the dream? Whatever your state of travel there’s something here for you. 101 of the most useful travel articles I could find around the web

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

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.

Winter in Cornwall

22/12/2011 – 4:37 pm | 2 Comments
House on Newquay coast line

When people hear ‘Cornwall’ they imagine sunshine and surfing, pitching their mental images around the months of July and August. But it’s a travesty to write Cornwall off for the colder months.

Surfin USA, San Diego is where it’s at

24/11/2011 – 2:37 pm |
San Diego coastline

If it’s the warmth of the sun on your skin and the smell of the salt in the air that you crave, then a trip to San Diego is quite possibly the best idea for you.