How to plan financially for a trip

For many people, nothing makes or breaks a trip like money. It’s the thing that prevents many from ever taking the leap and deciding to travel. Some wait years before embarking on a dream journey because they believe they should be saving and not winging it and making things work along the way. This is

The richness of visiting Africa

Africa is a continent that is filled with multitudes – of people, languages, cultures and traditions. It is not quite as high on the backpacker list as, say, Southeast Asia or Europe, but it is a place of great opportunities to have meaningful experiences. Africa tends to get a negative reputation because of the images

Australia’s Breathtaking Landscapes

Everybody needs a holiday from time to time where one can forget about daily worries and indulge in relaxing moments. Choosing a holiday destination can be quite picky because of the wide display that tour operators have to offer. Having a tailor made vacation is a must when opting for a nice getaway! For the

How to know when it’s time to move on

Traveling the world and living abroad can be a dream come true, no doubt. The places you go, the people you meet, the crazy foods you eat – cliche as it sounds, it really is the adventure of a lifetime. However, there does come a point when it’s time to bid the place you’ve come

4 Europe Destinations For Solo Travellers

Travelling alone can be both a rewarding and lonely experience. You will have time to yourself to enjoy new places and reflect on life, yet humans are social beings so there will, of course, be times when you want to enjoy others’ company. Fortunately, Europe is a generally friendly continent and here are 4 spots

The majesty of Mongolia

One of the most beautiful places in the world lies between China and Russia, a place where you can see the blend of both countries set against the backdrop of a culture and landscape all its own. The spectacular nature of this country is dwarfed perhaps only by its remoteness, as one of the least

What to see in Shanghai

Though not the capital, Shanghai has long been viewed as the cultural city of China, at least as far as connection with the Western world is concerned. Even as Beijing tried to stem the tides of its pollution and brush up its look for the 2008 Olympics, Shanghai was already well-established as a city of

Questions to consider before the big move

When planning your move to another country, it’s easy to get caught up in the heady excitement of all the choice and possibility. Suddenly places that seemed only a fantasy are very real possibilities as cities you might call home. But slow down before you get caught up in the romance of it. There are

Discovery Panama’s Natural Gifts

The great tropical wilderness that explorers have found in Panama has not changed at all. Although the country is racing towards progress, the natural resources that were once neglected have now become attractive tourist destinations. Almost a third of the country is protected and composed of national parks, indigenous people and other fascinating natural gifts.

On maintaining friendships while roaming the world

Let’s face it – even the truest, strongest friendships undergo some strain when one half of that relationship decides to up and travel the planet for some unspecified amount of time. Even though you make the promises to keep in touch, to update each other all the time, there is inevitably some distance that sets