‘Oh my god, where’s my purse?!’ Luckily in all my years of travel, I haven’t had this thought many times but when I finally did have it in Malaysia a few months ago and upon the realisation that I did indeed no longer have my purse I was shocked! I very rarely lose anything but …
I love solo travel, I love travelling alone and the idea of going to a destination with just myself is like second nature to me, I never question it. If I want to go somewhere, 9 times out of 10 I’ll book it alone, occasionally I’ll ask a friend if they want to come or …
Diarrhoea and Sickness aren’t nice any of the time but the fact is, when you travel you’re likely to get it, especially in Asian, African and South & Central American Countries. It’s never nice but what can make it even more unpleasant is when you’re in staying in a hostel and in a dorm room …
Buying a Backpack for Travelling can be difficult, everyone has their own preferences on what to look for in a backpack! I’ve travelled with a backpack over a number of different trips and within those years I’ve had 2 different backpacks. One I hated, and one I loved! So when it came to picking a new …
There are certain books that circulate the backpacker and travel scene. The types of books that you discuss and swap with other travellers, that you see lying in a hostel bookcase, travel-related books that have been popular for years and years, probably way before you thought about packing a backpack and heading off. Although these …
If you google the characteristics of an introvert you’ll find that they’re the type of person who enjoys being on their own and having their own space, they find being around other people quite draining after too long, and people often think they’re quiet and shy. If you feel like you are an introvert, judging …
I have a love-hate relationship with hostels. I love the social vibe of hostels, I love the price, I love (most of) the people I meet in hostels, but I hate the lack of sleep I often get from staying in a dorm room (hello light sleeper and snorers!) and I certainly need my sleep …