Tag Archives: destinations
TranzPacific Train Ride from Picton to Christchurch – New Zealand’s Coastal Pacific is Back
In the old days you used to hear trains long before they actually came into sight, the sound of wheels chugging, the steam being released in a shrill whistle. But the arrival of the electric train means many modern trains
11 Things to See & Do in the Sunshine State – Florida, USA
While many people come from all over the globe to experience the thrills and delights of Florida’s theme parks, the state has a wealth of other amusements and attractions for travellers. Next time you’re in the US and think about
Alive with Adrenaline: Backpacking in Cape Town, South Africa
A trembling and slightly irrational sense of positivity hits you when you arrive at Cape Town International Airport. Why? Because you know it’s one of those places that won’t let you down…. And it’s true; South Africa’s hippest and arguably
7 Travel Destinations Not to Miss in 2011
So a new year is nearly upon us and the potential for even more fantastic travel adventures. I always come into a new year with millions of ideas of where i would love to visit and always find it incredibly
Buda + Pest = Great City! – Budapest, Hungary
Top Backpacking Destinations Ranking: 8.5/10 Budapest is an incredible city and fully warrants its title as the Paris of Eastern Europe. It is the kind of place that can please any visitor, whether you’re looking for a quiet getaway or
Surf City, Life’s a Beach – Huntington Beach, California
Top Backpacking Destinations Ranking: 6/10 California offers the traveller a huge range of opportunities with beautiful beaches spread along its coast, National Parks strewn throughout and incredible cities like LA and San Francisco. Of the beach towns Huntington Beach has
Beach but No Paradise – Mancora, Peru
Top Backpacking Destinations Ranking: 4/10When you think of backpacking trips and all the fun that goes with, the beach is never far from your mind. Mancora is a beach destination that, whilst perfectly nice, does not blow your smelly socks
Top Destination and Top Price to match – Paris, France
Top Backpacking Destinations Ranking: 7/10 What can be said about Paris that hasn’t been said a million times? It is an incredible city with an embarrasing amount of things to see and do. There are very few cities in the
A Salty Destination which leaves a Sweet Taste – Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Top Backpacking Destinations Ranking: 8/10 Backpacking around the world is all about seeing as many of the amazing destinations that the world has to offer without having to spend the world doing it. One destination that provides these qualities to
Backpacking in Wonderland – Lake Bled, Slovenia
Top Backpacking Destinations Ranking: 8/10 Backpacking trips allow you to see some amazing things along the way, many of which are totally natural wonders and cost the traveller nothing. Lake Bled is one of these destinations. A short trip out
