If you are tired of never quite managing to get to the top in your game of golf, or you know you could do better but can’t seem to get there, then don’t worry. It is possible to improve your golf game, and it doesn’t take too much to get there. Here are some of […]

During a hot summer it’s always good to get out on the water, wherever you are in the world. From whale watching to adventure fishing and kayaking to cruises there are activities for everyone. Without further ado, below are five great water based activities you might want to consider when choosing your next holiday. Kayaking Tour, Oregon […]

Tunisia is quickly becoming one of the most sought after destinations for all types of travelers. Many might consider the capital city of Tunis nothing more than a gateway to the country’s coastal resorts, nothing could be further from the truth. A stroll through Tunis’ varied and vibrant streets on holidays to Tunisia can reveal the city’s fascinating past […]

Europe is one of the safest regions for backpackers in the world. Most countries have a strong rule of law, a helpful police force, and security cameras on every city block. If you’re from the US or Australia, it really doesn’t feel that much different or more dangerous than home, which makes it easy to become complacent when it […]

Brazil has undergone a lot of changes recently. Being named as a World Cup 2014 and an Olympics 2016 destination has only served to put the country on the map, and with the World Cup games still in full swing, you can still catch the final if you’re quick. The World Cup final 2014 will […]

Since ancient times, Barcelona has represented the commercial and cultural capitol of the region known as Catalonia. Although Catalonia is technically a part of Spain, the language and culture is distinctly different. The locals are proud of their culture and often go out of their way to share it with you.  Aside from the warm and […]

Johannesburg is the financial capital of South Africa; it is a sprawling and bustling city, alive with colour and excitement. Historically, Johannesburg was a mining city with exceptional wealth and exceptional poverty, segregated from the African population living mostly on the outskirts in townships like Soweto and Alexandria. In recent decades though, with racial borders […]

Addiction is one of the strongest words in our society today. It represents a taboo, a problem, a behavioural characteristic in a person which must be controlled. We usually associate these thoughts and addictions with things like drugs, alcohol and gambling, but addiction can present itself in any walk of life. Sometimes these addictions may […]

Perhaps because Bali is known as the “Island of the Gods,” it has also earned the nickname, “Island of a Thousand Temples.” While that number may seem large for such a small island, the truth is even more impressive, because this fertile paradise has far more temples than that. It has so many, in fact, […]

The fact is, you never know. You could be hurled out of a Thai Tuk Tuk and break your arm. You could accidently fall into an Indian porter potty and contract some bizarre disease. But you could also avoid injury altogether and have a healthy and happy backpacking adventure. Although you hope and plan for […]

Do you have visions of an epic motorcycle tour through the Andes, a la the Motorcycle Diaries? Or perhaps you’re picturing yourself storming your way through the dusty red Australian outback on the back of a chopper. Although part of the lure of a motorcycle tour is the freedom that it provides, motorcycle trips also […]