“What is that feeling when you’re driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? – it’s the too-huge world vaulting us, and it’s good-by. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies.” [Jack Kerouac – On The Road] Just because I’ve stopped (read: … More Post-Travel Reflection: Life Goes On
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
(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
*This is a guest post written for travellinghelga by Jess Signut* The land down under is famous for its great beaches and fun in the sun, but there are plenty of awesome things to do in Australia that aren’t necessarily well known to outsiders. With a continent that is dedicated to beautiful nature and scenery, … More 6 Signs You’ve Survived A Trip To Australia
So here we are, the start of another new year, and I find myself in the same city I awoke in on New Year’s Day two years ago. Ever since I left Melbourne, Australia 14 months ago I’ve been hatching plans to come back to the place I had such fun in. The route back … More Blast From The Past
Bollywood is bloody good. Carrying a live chicken into the Sumatran jungle is surreal. Watching it later be slaughtered in the halal way is traumatic. Twenty-two hour bus journeys are surprisingly more fun if there is a cute French surfer sat beside you. Manchester United remains the most popular football team in the world. Indonesia … More 20 Things Travel Taught Me This Month
The Good The food Freshly made pakoras and samosas; greasy garlic naan bread; creamy butter chicken; cheap and cheerful dosa; yummy dahl; all the curry you could ever want; bhol puri (the best street food ever). Life in India can easily revolve around your next culinary fix, and always for an unbelievably cheap price. Feeling … More India: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
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
“Love and marriage, love and marriage…” apparently they go together like a horse and carriage. What about love and travel, though? They don’t seem to go together at all. As the majority of solo travellers are single and more than ready to mingle, this presents a bit of a conundrum when it comes to relationships … More Love And Travel
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