Hostels are an amazing way to travel, but sharing your personal space with strangers isn't always easy. Our ten easy tips on how to make hostel life even better.
With so much ground to cover in the Angkor archeological park it’s best to have a clear plan, knowing which sites are the most recognizable, the most overrun by the forrest, and the least touristy. Our easy guide for the cheapest way around Angkor, Cambodia and the best places to snap a photo is built from an actual budget detailing the costs for visiting Angkor and the best circuit to take.
Providing a full list of all the camper van rental companies in New Zealand, you can search through the 24 different companies to find the best prices and score the cheapest rentals. In case you're looking to buy or sell a camper van we've reached out to the backpacking community to pin down the best ways to stretch your money while traveling from A to B in New Zealand.
We breakdown the 6 most common beliefs about traveling during the monsoon season and tell you whether they’re true or false.
Making money in any regard takes dedication and a good job. But what if you're job is traveling? How can you turn profits while backpacking? We've done it through a number of different aspects from being digital nomads, blogging, bartending, and now teaching in Southeast Asia.
How to plan and enjoy the high class vineyards in Marlborough without having to spend too much money. Taking a self-guided bike tour of Blenheim and Renwick New Zealand is the best way to experience the magic of vine to wine.
Hiking the Santa Cruz trek in Huaraz, Peru doesn't have to be expensive. You can do it without a guide and have way more fun for less money if you follow our simple steps including a budget, itinerary, and advice.
Southeast Asia offers an opportunity for tourists to responsibly interact with elephants. Visitors can contribute to the well-being and safety of these animals through the right locally run sanctuaries. Booking the best Elephant tour in Chiang Mai means looking for tours that advertise no riding, no hooks, and no chains.
A detailed guide to mastering the steps for getting your working holiday visa, getting a New Zealand bank account, applying for an IRD number and of course the types jobs you can look forward to once you’re there.
Traveling in New Zealand doesn’t have to be overly expensive and with relocation vehicles you can travel New Zealand by car or motorhome and even cross the ferry for as little as $1 a day.
Whether it’s learning how to spot good street food, how to deal with chaotic traffic, or what clothing to wear, our survival tips will help you conquer culture shock in Southeast Asia so you can worry less and enjoy more.
How you can tour Colombia’s Cacora Valley by bicycle, visit a family farm, and taste some of the world’s best homegrown coffee in Salento, Colombia.
Valparaíso, Chile is an iconic corner in the world of street art. Only two hours journey from Chile's capital city of Santiago this coast line cultural hub is a beacon of the independent and youthful voice that emerged after the two decades of a Pinochet dictatorship.
Whether it’s finding a job, looking for accommodation, planning, or finding cheap tickets to get there, uprooting your life and moving abroad is easy and stress free when you have the right resources to start planning.
The islands off the coast of Southern Thailand are famous for a reason. From the pristine beauty of the crystal clear water, the untouched limestone islands, the peaceful private beaches, to the Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, the islands off Thailand really are worth your time, money and effort to get there. We’ve put together this comprehensive Thailand island hopping guide to help you plan your island hopping adventure. We have made sure to include everything you need to know: where to go, how to get there and how much it will cost. We have also included a sample 7 day itinerary, budget breakdown, Thailand island travel tips, and some personal recommendations.
So if this Hollywood ambush on hostels is wrong, than what is it really like to stay in a hostel? After visiting 30+ countries and their ensuing hostels, we’d like to unravel the mysteries of hostel life and why the backpacking community is so tied to them.
Learning Spanish and taking classes in Barichara Colombia is worth your time and commitment with a local to teach you and help you explore the town.
How you can get off the beaten path and into nature, by glamor camping in San Gil, Colombia.
You don't have to fork over hundreds in order to see Peru's exciting historic site of Machu Picchu. Transportation to the lost city takes less than a $20 bill and requires merely a sense of adventure.
Anyone who has been travelling for a long time can probably agree that there is an innate change that takes place within us. We have broken down and dissected what different kinds of travelers there are and separated the major differences into 7 defining categories. This is what turns us from an Expert Backpacker into a Backpacking Expat.
Whether you’re a backpacker looking to make a quick buck or a lifetime adventurer looking to invest in a new career, teaching English abroad is the perfect opportunity to make money while traveling.
Cambodia (located in between Thailand and Vietnam), and the lesser known Myanmar (to the northwest of Thailand) both offer their visitors truly remarkable ancient ruins. Though the countries of Cambodia and Myanmar are extremely different from one another, one thing is for sure - both countries and ancient sites offer its visitors breathtaking landscapes and a memorable experience. They are both as overwhelming as they are repetitive, uplifting as they are mysterious, and each worthy of a visit.
In order to be a better tourist we must do more than look through the microscope. We must engage and try to understand other cultures. Our 12 easy ways of becoming a better tourists include contributing locally, bartering responsibly, and giving a friendly smile.
Even experts in travel make mistakes, big atrocious, embarrassing fundamental mistakes. Traveling is more commonly depicted for its luxurious outcomes, but the energy, money, plans, and failures in executing each trip are threads in which tie everything together. Being an expert at anything including travel means growing from failures that vary by person, context, and comfort.
With an overwhelming amount of tailor shops in Hoi An to choose from, our guide will help you know what things cost, where to get the best things made, and how to prepare for having that snazzy suit or flashy dress you’ve always dreamed of made to order.
If you want to worry less about the bureaucracy and enjoy more of your destination wedding, then make sure you know exactly what paperwork you need and where you need to submit it so you can get a marriage license in Vietnam.