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10 Things to do in Miami for $10

12/05/2011 – 6:32 pm | 2 Comments
2 people sat on Miami South beach

Few cities in the USA are as welcoming to backpackers as Miami. From touring the Ancient Spanish Monastery to visiting South Beach, there are many fun things to do in Miami for $10 or less!

Extended travel 101

11/04/2011 – 4:52 pm | 6 Comments
working on the beach - feet, sand and sea on Koh Rong

We’ve been backpacking for over 4 years now. Extended travel isn’t easy but here’s what’s worked for us, what hasn’t worked and how we got here…

Five ways to beat the backpacker belly

30/03/2011 – 6:55 pm | 5 Comments
Fat man at the beach

A common problem in the backpacking world is putting on a few extra pounds, all those snacks and banana pancakes. Here’s 5 ways to keep that belly away

How to be a confident backpacker

28/03/2011 – 10:09 am | 2 Comments
Man sitting at the station with suitcase

Backpacking around the world alone can seem daunting at first but you’re not alone! So what if your shy or don’t drink.. You can still have fun backpacking

Asia’s Top 10 Must See Destinations

23/03/2011 – 10:31 am | 7 Comments
Goa India

Asia is a continent filled with culture, mystery and religion, and full to the brim with sights and experiences. The top 10 attractions are…

Travel Insurance – To Buy or Not to Buy?

21/03/2011 – 12:21 pm |
Spadina streetcar

That is the question: do you really need to fork out all that money on insurance for something that might never happen? A few things that are important are

How To Make Money while you Travel

09/03/2011 – 5:39 am | 36 Comments
travel blogging isn't always easy.....

Learn how to make money while you travel. If your on a budget, backpacking the world there are many options to make it pay. Writing-Blogging-Teaching English…

Top 10 Tips for Backpackers

05/03/2011 – 7:21 am | One Comment
Be a better travel photographer

Chances are, you’ve been saving and planning for your backpacking trip for some time. But have you thought of these top 10 tips?

Using Smart Transport to Meet Your Backpacking Budget

08/02/2011 – 4:05 am | One Comment
Overcrowded bus in Cambodia

When backpacking around the world, transportation will likely eat up the bulk of your budget. But, by choosing the right ones you could…