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Splashing about on the Waters of Peru

09/03/2012 – 11:31 am | One Comment

With 3,000km of coastline and 11 major rivers – including the mighty Amazon – it’s no surprise that Peru is a paradise for those who like to get wet.

How the Smallest Things can give the Biggest Peace of Mind

08/03/2012 – 12:13 pm |
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The idea of setting off on your travels armed with nothing more than the contents of your backpack is a very romanticised concept. Here are the best tips.

Spanish Schools in Barcelona Give You a Taste of the Catalan Lifestyle

24/02/2012 – 6:28 pm | One Comment
Spanish language comic book

While traveling through Spain why not take a language course? Knowing the basics will help you greatly when traveling to the remoter regions of the country.

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.

10 Excellent Reasons to Dump Your Boyfriend… While Backpacking Together

14/11/2011 – 11:22 am | 3 Comments
boyfriend

Travelling with your boyfriend can be brilliant. City breaks, camping weekends… they’re romantic and fun. But backpacking round the world? Forget it…

UK music festivals: a brief visitor’s guide

24/08/2011 – 3:17 pm | Comments Off
Glastonbury crowd at sunset

There is no nation on earth more truly grateful for sunshine than the Brits. The clothes come off, the cider is chilled and everyone has a jolly nice time. This is what makes British music …

Backpacking in Majorca… a great location to start or end a backpacking journey

17/08/2011 – 11:53 pm | Comments Off
Island of Majorca

Do you start your backpacking journey off with a bang or finish in style? A destination that should be at the start or end of your itinerary is Majorca.

The wild side of Tenerife

15/08/2011 – 10:03 am |
The Village of Masca

Tenerife is an island of staggering natural beauty. Beautiful forests, exotic animal and plants, deserts, mountains and volcanoes…

5 Easy Ways to Make Backpacking Harder Than it Should be

23/06/2011 – 4:57 pm | 3 Comments
men running from charging bulls

Happytimeblog backpacking around the world: 5 sure-fire ways to ruin your own backpacking trip or experience for yourself… Don’t fall into the trap of…