*This is a guest post by blogger Shawn Michaels* The US has some beautiful trails to trek throughout the country. Adventure seekers will find all kinds of trekking mountains and landscapes to end their cravings for fun and the voyage. Here are the seven top hikes in the US that will be suitable for both … More The 7 Best Hikes in the US
*This is a guest post written by my adventurous friend Ben Chapman* “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, … More Growing up with the Thumb – How to Hitchhike
When I mention to people that I’m a part-time freelance copywriter I usually get a lot of questions about what I write and how I make it work, followed by a small exclamation of envy. One friend of mine, who’s been following my journey from occasional travel writer to actual freelancer, told me I must … More What It’s Really Like To Be A Freelance Writer: 5 Things I’ve Learned
Bangkok is a small world within itself, and it’s one of the busiest cities in the world with crowds that extend as far as the eye can see. You can do so many things that it’s impossible to mention them all, but I can absolutely guarantee that you’re going to need a break whether it happens at hour five or hour fifteen. … More The Best Places to Escape the Crowds in Bangkok
Where should you travel on your next trip abroad: Australia or New Zealand? This light-hearted guide will help you make that difficult choice. … More Australia VS New Zealand
So you want to take a trip, but you aren’t sure of where yet. You do your research and first look into some of the more budget-friendly destinations, and they all sound great, but not exactly what you had in mind for this vacation. Then one day you stumble across a photo on a travel … More The Italian Riviera On a Budget
Mindfulness is the new buzzword in healthy living. The problem is that we are all overwhelmed by work, smartphones and the non-stop stress of modern life. Taking the time to practise mindfulness every day is a great way to reconnect with the self, relax and switch off – if only for five minutes. Being the … More 10 Little Ways Towards Mindfulness
(a response to Dave Infante’s article ‘Why Everyone Deserves to Quit Their Jobs and Travel in Their 20s’ via Thrillist) “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” “Not all those who wander are lost.” “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you … More Why not everyone should quit their jobs and travel in their 20s
We live in an age of digital everything and full-on smartphone addiction. There are many great apps that help make travel easier, such as Skyscanner, Tripadvisor, Hostelbookers and XE currency convertor. Then there’s tinder. I first downloaded this app on the insistence of a girlfriend that it is funny and entertaining. I’d never used online … More The Laws of Tinder
Travel is one of life’s great teachers, an experience like no other that will leave you with unforgettable memories to last a lifetime. But, it can be expensive. This needn’t stop you from hitting the road though – just choose countries where your money can go further. A week’s budget in Australia, Japan or the … More Get More Bang for your Buck: Top 10 Countries for Travellers on a Budget
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