Are you planning a trip to the land of Roos, barbies in the arvo and thongs that you wear on your feet? Australia is one heck of a fantastic country and absolutely massive in size. It can be freezing in…

It seems like we live in a world full of stuff, and for many of us, we definitely own more than we need. With Christmas feeling like it was 30 seconds ago, Valentine’s day can open up a whole can…

Planning a trip to Iceland this winter? You’re in for a right treat! With incredible landscapes, unique natural beauty (like, you’re essentially visiting a giant volcano) and the chance to see some amazing wildlife, it will be a trip you…

Now, you all I know I love a good road trip and I feel there’s no better way to explore a place. After spending months and months of road tripping around Australia, I want to find out about other amazing…

The Northern Territory is the true hidden gem of Australia. While the East Coast is full of adrenalin-filled adventures and the west with the most incredible coastline, the Northern territory feels so incredibly different and special. With tropical climates, insane…

I am probably part of about 20 Australia backpacker groups on facebook, and one thing that I see come up time after time is people looking for lifts from A to B. Now, don’t get me wrong, this can be…

After spending a big chunk of our 2 years in Australia living in a car and our campervan, I’ve learnt a couple of things: one, the clothes ‘sniff test’ is something that just happens, no matter how gross it is;…

My recent trip to Kuala Lumpur was actually the second time I’ve visited. This sprawling city is such a contrast to its pretty UNESCO neighbours, Melaka and Penang and even from the well-oiled machine that is Singapore. KL is huge,…

I’m kind of ashamed that it took me so long to get to Amsterdam… At a grand total of 40 minutes on a plane and with so many budget flights available from the UK, I really only have my pure…

If you’re looking for an easy way to give yourself a tonne of freedom, building a bed in the back of your car is the answer. We’ve all seen loads of those awesome self-build camper vans on social media (I’m…

What’s the biggest backpacking challenge? Finding your way through an overland border crossing? Getting directions when you don’t speak the language? Searching for a hostel that’s cheap but not horrendously cheap? Nope, none of these. It’s figuring out what the…

If you weren’t already feeling completely spoilt for choice for things to see and do in Sydney, you will be when it comes to picking out some amazing places to eat and drink. It’s a food lovers paradise where you…

Penang is one of my favourite places I have ever been to. There’s something so charming and welcoming about it. The locals want the tourists to fall in love with it as much as they love it. How nice is…

I’m going to be honest with you from the start, the thought of seeing elephants in Thailand made me uneasy. It’s not because I’m scared of these beautiful, majestic animals, but because I was scared of what I might find…

4 years ago, I completely failed at doing this coastal walk because I got lost. I’d had my heart set on it and despite it being winter, it was a fantastic sunny and warm day. Sounds like a good start…

Without a doubt, the best thing about travel is finding out some awesome tips from a lovely local. Tom and I were sat in our dorm room in Penang chatting to an incredibly friendly Malaysian lady when we mentioned that…

Guest post from Linda at Indie Travel Podcast Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, but for some reason, visitors to the country tend to pass through with hardly a glance. Make sure to include at least a full day in…

Turning my Honda CR-V into a camper during my time in Australia was the best thing ever. Not only was I able to live out my cliche Australian road tripping fantasies and get the ultimate taste of freedom that only…