One for the Road: Packing carry-on luggage
Every now and again on this blog I’ll post a location-specific travel tip, like what to pack for the Galapagos or how to deal with the cheeky monkeys of Ubud, but for more general travel tips, I’ve...
View ArticleOne for the road: Staying in shape
It’s hard to stay in shape while travelling, especially if you’re on the road for a long time. The siren call of fast food, the lack of time and your usual routine, as well as the unfamiliarity of...
View ArticleOne for the Road: Keeping to the budget
If you’re short on money but big on travel, a budget is a key tool that you need to balance both. However, having a budget is only the first step as a gauge to how much you think you will spend on the...
View ArticleOne for the road: Avoiding pickpockets
At major tourist sights and in crowded places, there you’ll find them. Some are children, or street urchins, others well-dressed men and women, some even look like fellow travellers. Some you never...
View ArticleOne for the road: Surviving long haul bus rides
Long haul bus rides are a given if you’re travelling pretty much anywhere around the world on a budget. They’re cheaper than planes, there’s no security queues to deal with, and depending on the route,...
View ArticleOne for the Road: Travel’s Little Luxuries
Once you’ve been on the road for a little while, it starts to happen. The smallest, simplest things become travel’s little luxuries. If you’ve been backpacking – a strong wi-fi signal, a steady supply...
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