Ahh, Istanbul – one of the most populous cities in the world that straddles between Asia and Europe, hugging the Bosphorus strait. It is a feast for the senses. In Istanbul, life is thrown in your face – noise, cats, pungent smells, hordes of people, grit, non-stop car horns, uncontrolled yet controlled, and I love …
Everyone can visualize the image of a classic African safari trip. A big savannah plain, with some thorny bushes and trees scattered over it. Across fields there are antelopes, giraffes and zebras all over the place, while in the bushes warthogs, lions and leopards are hiding, waiting to be discovered. The search for animals is …
The Solomon Islands – They’re only 3 hours from Brisbane, yet surprisingly, they remain a hidden gem of the South Pacific. Many people haven’t heard of them, but that’s all about to change. You can’t keep over 900 pristine islands a secret for long. I was one of those people. I had just gone through …
Canada is amazing! It quickly became one of my favourite countries in the entire world. While there’s so much to see across every province, Canada is huge, and can get quite expensive for a backpacker! That was until I discovered a way to travel across most of the country for only $400. Last year I …
Myanmar is quite the hidden gem of a country, and hasn’t yet been overrun with tourists. Still untouched and authentic, Myanmar is a true wonder and an off-the-beaten path destination, waiting to be explored. With incredible sights to offer, the friendliest people on earth and a tasty cuisine, Myanmar is a curse. Because once you …
The words “host family” and “homestay” are usually associated with foreign exchange students, but living with host families isn’t just for young people studying abroad! My first time staying with a host family was as an exchange student during university. Since it was such a valuable experience, I have continued to seek out host families …
If we’re being honest with each other, we can agree that travel isn’t the most eco-friendly thing in the world (long-haul flights, I’m looking at you). However, there are some easy ways to reduce your carbon footprint while traveling. We’ve compiled a handy list for the keen and conscious adventurer to reduce their environmental impact …
Oh, Habana… One of the most vibrant cities in the world. Havana is magical place for both travelers and locals alike. Believe me, there is so much more to it than the Hotel Nacional, Old Town, Hemingway Bars, and spotting the topless classic American cars. There are corners and places in this city that are …
People have called Buenos Aires the “Paris of South America,”. The magical city has winding streets, delectable pastries, beautiful parks and stunning architecture. Buenos Aires is its own unique place. Over the centuries, the port city (which provides the name for its residents: porteños) has been filled with immigrants from all over the world, each …