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6 Tips For Exploring Ireland

Whipping around Ireland with waving red hair and adorned in a tan trench coat, I felt a bit like something out of a bad romantic comedy about an American girl on the Emerald Isle. Old men would wave ...

15 may 12

Why I Love (and Hate) France

France is the most visited country in the world, and for good reason. It oozes culture and style, features the most iconic landmarks (hello, Eiffel Tower) and has incredible food and wine to boot. I’...

14 may 12

The Ultimate Visa Guide for The Stans

Photo by andycraft Kazakhstan is one of the easiest Stans to get a visa for . . . but they’ll deny your application in a heartbeat if you miss checking one box on the application. Turkmenistan seems ...

29 apr 12

Preparing for Jordan: 6 Tips for the First Time Traveller

Don’t worry The reverberations of the 2011 Arab Spring have been felt throughout the Middle East, and they’re not over yet. The instability in Egypt especially has had a lasting impact on tourism not...

20 apr 12

Exploring London in the Summer

You might have heard recently that London is hosting a little thing called the Olympic Games this summer. Yes, it’s true, from July 27th - August 12th; the world’s greatest athletes will descend upon...

05 apr 12

Island Hopping in Greece

In this guest post, Colm Hanratty and Tracy Lynch of Hostelworld.com takes us through some of the best islands in Greece to pencil in to your island-hopping itinerary. I have a penchant for islands....

30 mar 12

Why I Love (and Hate) Bali

I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about Bali, rumored to be the favorite holiday destination of Australians and Kiwis. Would I fall in love with the beaches and the street food, or would I be turned off by ...

27 mar 12

6 Tips for Exploring Nepal

My love affair with Nepal began when my brother moved there for a year back in 2005. I can remember receiving emails from him where he would describe the friendly locals, endless Momo’s and beautiful...

23 feb 12

Hotel vs Hostel - Tips for your Travelling Comfort

If you’ve ever travelled internationally there’s a very good chance that you’ve had the pleasure or displeasure of staying in a Hostel. There are many awesome features that come with Hostels – they’r...

22 feb 12

Dubais Arabian Romance: Accessible, but at a price

Dubai is so elaborate and luxurious, its easy to forget where in the world you really are.When you’re a free-spirited nomadic couple of first world origins, unfortunately you have to control your imp...

12 feb 12

5 Ways to Experience Geothermal Power in Iceland

Iceland and Greenland have long been at the center of a controversy regarding the origin of their names. It hardly seems fair that Iceland, with its lush green fields, was branded with such a chill-...

07 feb 12

A World Festival Survival Guide

Music is an international language, a tool that can only be used for good in the breaking of boundaries between people. From enjoying some Bob Marley in an Amsterdam coffee shop with a Jamaican, to t...

02 feb 12

How to Prepare for (and Survive) a Cross-Canada Trip

It started out as an idea, and grew to obsession. Early last year, a friend and I were trying to figure out a way to make it to TBEX 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Flying across the country is ...

02 feb 12

Brazil: Preparing for the Amazon and Exploring Manaus

If you’re looking for an opportunity to visit an untouched place on earth, you should consider visiting the Brazilian Amazon. Located in the north of Brazil, the “Amazônia brasileira” (in Portuguese)...

31 jan 12

Insider’s Vietnam: A shopper’s guide to bargaining

Its a good idea to start bargaining for basic items such as fruit, before building up to more valuable items.Shopping is a gateway into Vietnam’s cultural, social and culinary heart. In addition to o...

30 jan 12

9 Tips for Soaking up Culture on the Road

When I look back at all the countries, cities, and towns I’ve visited, the places that left the biggest impression were the ones where I managed to conjure up a local experience. Although this is som...

06 dec 11

A Girls Guide to India

My trip to India was still in the early planning stages when I began receiving cautionary advice from travelling friends. “Don’t drink the water,” “only stay in upscale hotels,” “I hope you’re travel...

01 dec 11

5 Tips for Surviving the AMTRAK

This year I travelled across America on the AMTRAK. Beautiful sleeper cabins, a dining cart with cocktails and white linen table clothes and service that would put top restaurants to shame. I thought...

09 nov 11

5 Tips to Digging and Living in South Asasif, Egypt

Welcome to Alaska! I was greeted upon arrival in Luxor, Egypt. Working in the depths of a temple tomb excavation at the foothills of South Asasif in 114 degree heat, dense white dust soaking into my ...

06 nov 11

7 Tips for Surviving the Night Bus

All budget travelers eventually have to learn to love the night bus. Its not the quickest or most comfortable mode of transportation, but often its the most sensible. Buses are a lot cheaper than fly...

20 oct 11

Southern USA: 7 Tips for the First Time VIsitor

While many people visit the United States every year, most overseas travelers hit the big three– Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York– and rarely stray from that path. This makes the southern United S...

27 sep 11

6 Tips for Avoiding Expensive Phone Bills Abroad

Its nearly automatic. Upon landing in a new destination, all in one motion weve unbuckled our seatbelt and pulled out our phone, running the full gamut from checking our voicemails and texts to readi...

27 sep 11

Location Independence: Profiling Digital Nomads

The road can open your eyes to new ideas. For many, travel is where we seek out global connections, talking and meeting with others to learn our shared passions and how we can come together to furthe...

21 sep 11

India Travel 101: A Guide to Northern India

Rich in history and culture, India is an incredibly fascinating country to visit. It has so much to offer in terms of astonishing World Heritage Sites, delicious cuisine, as well as some amazing shop...

25 aug 11

10 Reasons for Independent Travellers to Join a Guided Tour

There are as many approaches to travel as there are travellers. Everyone has their own answers to the big four – Where, How, When, and Why. In truth, we all wear many travel hats. In my opinion, the ...

14 aug 11

Preparing for Nepal: 7 Tips for the First Time Visitor

Imagine a land filled with lush landscapes, soaring mountain peaks, colorful, friendly locals and a fascinating culture as old as the day is long. Now imagine you have arrived at this land and are i...

03 aug 11

Going Urban: A Guide to Spains Top Cities

Spain is a popular destination for beach holidays as well as adventure, educational and business trips. Its coastline has beautiful beaches and there are striking mountains across the country, especi...

28 jul 11

Avoiding Travel Burnout: HItting the Brakes on the Road

It happened in Arizona. Two weeks into a cross-country road trip that began in New Jersey, my friend and I drove into Scottsdale, where her pal had offered up his town home for a few days. We’d swept...

27 jul 11

Spain Travel 101

Ideally located where the mighty Atlantic meets the alluring Mediterranean Sea, the country of Spain is made up of a diverse and unique culture that has been shaped by its long history. Miles of mag...

26 jul 11

A Girls Guide to the Middle East

At first, I avoided telling people I was visiting the Middle East. ‘I’m travelling overland between Istanbul and Cairo,’ I’d say vaguely. If people didn’t realise which countries came in between thos...

24 jul 11

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