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How To Get From Sapporo to Niseko in Winter
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Travel Japan Cheap: 24 Ways to Visit Japan On A Budget

Most people I’ve spoken to have always put off travelling to Japan because of how [...]

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Japan Working Holiday Visa: A Guide for Aussies

Australia has Working Holiday arrangments with a bunch of countries designed to allow young people [...]

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Backpacking Russia | Things to do, Budget Breakdown & Travel Tips

The largest nation in the world that borders a staggering 14 countries, crosses 9 time [...]

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Backpacking Jordan | Things to Do, Travel Tips & Budget Guide

Daniel is completely drained – physically and mentally. The parasite he had really took it out of him and despite having mostly recovered, he’s not back to himself. The 5-hour [...]

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Hiking Tolmin Gorges, Slovenia: Everything You Need To Know

Welcome to the Tolmin Gorges, the lowest and southernmost entry point into the Triglav National [...]

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Backpacking Budget For Japan: A Breakdown of What We Spent (And NO JR Pass!!)

Among many travellers, Japan has a reputation for being one of the most expensive countries [...]

Ferry from Aqaba to Nuweiba (Jordan to Egypt): Everything You Need To Know

Taking a ferry from Aqaba to Nuweiba is definitely the best option to travel between [...]

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Backpacker’s Guide to Dahab, Egypt: Our Favourite Place in the Middle East
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Guide to White Island, Camiguin (The Philippines)
31 May 2018

Did we get totally sucked into White Island, Camiguin thanks to some exotic and romantic photo we saw online? Yes. [...]

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Through A Traveller’s Lens: Israel and Palestine
25 May 2018

This is purely a reflective piece. I left Israel a few weeks before the recent conflict in Gaza began. As a [...]

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Travel Insurance
24 May 2018

Travel insurance: simple & flexible You can buy and claim online, even after you’ve left home. Travel insurance from WorldNomads.com [...]

Eilat Taba Border Crossing: Travel Between Israel and Egypt
16 May 2018

We found it immensely difficult to find current and complete information on the Eilat Taba border crossing before we left. [...]

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Why I Hated Egypt
9 May 2018

Hate is such a strong word, right? Let’s go with I didn’t like it very much at all. I couldn’t [...]

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Arad is a desert town in southern Israel that is usually skipped over by travellers. It's convenient location places it in prime position for exploring and adventuring and is a spot that cannot be missed if you're in Israel.
7 Reasons You Can’t Miss Arad: Israel’s Hidden Gem
7 May 2018

The standard travel route through Israel usually consists of Tel Aviv, Haifa, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, the Dead [...]

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Complete Guide: Egypt Visa On Arrival, E-Visa, Taba Border Visa and Other Options
5 May 2018

When it comes to getting a visa for Egypt, there are a few different options, considerations and complications. Obtaining an [...]

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Kuang Si Falls in Laos: Everything You Need To Know
21 Apr 2018

Kuang Si Falls is the absolute highlight of Luang Prabang. Nestled in a jungle with cascades flowing from the top [...]

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If you're backpacking London and worried about spending all of your hard-earned cash, fear not! We've put together a comprehensive article with the best travel tips, free things to do and what to expect for any backpacking budget so that you can make the most of your time in London.
Backpacking London: Best Travel Tips For Any Budget
24 Mar 2018

When we found ridiculously cheap flights to London, we knew that it was the perfect gateway into our Europe trip [...]

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Kawasan Falls: Complete Guide to Getting There Without the Crowds
8 Feb 2018

Turquoise blue water, 3 stages of waterfalls and canyoneering – there’s really nothing to complain about… except perhaps the crowds.  [...]

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Overnight Argentina buses are a comfortable and affordable way of travelling through the country and you get to save money on accommodation for a night. Our latest post on tips to help make the most out of overnight buses and how to save money.
Guide To Overnight Argentina Buses
3 Feb 2018

Overnight Argentina buses are a comfortable and affordable way of travelling through the country and you get to save money [...]

Backpacking Sri Lanka | Best Travel Tips & Guide
1 Feb 2018

Sri Lanka, the Indian Ocean’s jewel shaped country exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait to go back. Sri Lanka [...]

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Get off the beaten SE Asia path and see Myanmar! This couple captures the best photos of Myanmar that'll guarantee to put Myanmar on your bucket list.
40 Photos of Myanmar (Burma) That Will Put It On Your Bucket List
22 Jan 2018

I haven’t met a person who has travelled to Myanmar and didn’t love it. Before travelling to Myanmar, I had [...]

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5 super easy and practical tips if you want to start travelling for the first time!
How Do I Start Travelling For The First Time?
15 Jan 2018

‘How do I start travelling for the first time?’ ‘What should I do if I want to start travelling for [...]

What are the best beaches in WA? Find out here!
Top 10 Western Australia Beaches: Your 2018 Bucket List Is Here!
9 Jan 2018

After travelling WA pretty extensively in 2017, we want to showcase some of the best Western Australia beaches*. We have been [...]

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Backpacking Sri Lanka doesn't have to be expensive. Follow our comprehensive guide for everything you need to know before backpacking Sri Lanka including flights, visa, accommodation and travel information.
That’s A Wrap! Looking Back At 2017 & What’s In Store For 2018
1 Jan 2018

As always, 365 days have zoomed by and we sit here surprised that it’s NYE. I was feeling giddy as [...]

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8 Reasons to Swim With Whale Sharks In The Ningaloo Reef, Australia
5 Sep 2017

When Daniel and I were planning our Philippines trip, I noticed that one of the most popular activities is a [...]

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Nacpan Beach: El Nido’s Secret Paradise
3 Aug 2017

No trip to the Philippines is supposedly complete without a visit to one of its hotspots, El Nido. Infamous as [...]

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North Vietnam Budget: What We Spent in 12 Days & Tips To Travel Cheaper
3 Jul 2017

Vietnam is a backpacker’s dream. It’s safe, easy to navigate around and there are plenty of things to do. And [...]

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I Used A Menstrual Cup…And Ended Up In Hospital
27 Jun 2017

For male readers, just in case you missed the “menstrual” part in the heading, heed my warning – this post [...]

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Do you want to make a positive impact through tourism?! These guys enjoyed 3 days of epic adventures with a company that invests back into the community. Read this to find out more about their time with Myanmar Adventure Outfitters!
Exploring Lashio with Myanmar Adventure Outfitters: Where Adventure Meets Social Impact
13 May 2017

“Relationships,” Byron tells me as we drive along the bumpy dirt roads, “is what we focused on first. One village [...]

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Keen on visiting somewhere different in the Philippines? Get off the beaten path and enjoy a little bit of luxury in Alcoy Cebu!
Discovering Alcoy in Cebu: A Slice Of Paradise the Philippines
4 May 2017

Google. “Where to go in the Philippines”. Enter. Borocay. El Nido. Bohol.  You’ll generally find the same list of recommended [...]

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We have all read about how perfect travel photos are ruining travel - but are they really? Here's why we need to stop hating on perfect travel photos.
Why We All Need To Stop Hating On Perfect Travel Photos
11 Mar 2017

I am not usually someone who responds to Facebook posts. Actually, I’m the Michael Jackson eating popcorn GIF – scrolling [...]

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These guys have the best guide to traveling with a drone. Awesome tips, recommendations and photos!
The Ultimate Guide To Travelling With A Drone
2 Mar 2017

Aerial photography and videography are on the rise and it’s not hard to see why. Drones, quadcopter, unmanned aircraft or [...]

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Getting a Myanmar visa in Chiang Mai
15 Feb 2017

Information current as of 6 February 2017 and only relates to tourist visas. ContentsAPPLYING FOR A MYANMAR VISA IN CHIANG MAIWHERE [...]

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Yosemite National Park is a must visit if you're in California! Check out some beautiful photos to inspire your next trip!
Photos to Inspire Wanderlust: Yosemite National Park
11 Feb 2017

OUR BEST PHOTOS OF YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK I rub my eyes and yawn, “way too early to be alive” I [...]

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One of the Cheapest Hot Air Balloons in the World: Vang Vieng, Laos
9 Feb 2017

Originally published on 9 Feb 2017. Updated on 27 May 2018.  Hot air ballooning was always a faraway bucket list [...]

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San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua
Photos of Nicaragua To Inspire Your Wanderlust
28 Jan 2017

Nica-who?! Nicaragua (pronounced Nica-rah-gu-a) is a country in Central America, located between Honduras and Costa Rica that offers volcanic landscapes, [...]

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Group of people standing next to the tallest palms trees in the world. Salento Colombia
Guide To Salento, Colombia: Everything You Need To Know
27 Jan 2017

Salento is a quiet and relaxed little town that has retained its traditional colonial architecture. This colourful town is located [...]

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San Blas Islands Panama
Photos of San Blas Islands To Inspire Your Wanderlust
21 Jan 2017

The San Blas Islands of Panama are a group of over 360 islands, most of which are uninhabited. The islands [...]

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Read about our misadventures, highlights and attempts to salsa in Cali, Colombia - The World's Salsa Capital!
Cali: The World’s Salsa Capital
17 Jan 2017

Cali is known as the salsa capital of the world so it was a no brainer that we’d go (we [...]

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Awesome travel posts for backpacking and travel in Colombia!
25 Photos of Colombia To Inspire Your Wanderlust
15 Jan 2017

When we told people we were going to Colombia, this is what most people were expecting it to be like (my [...]

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Follow these easy steps to download offline maps and never get lost again. We cover Google Maps and MAPS.ME.
EASY To Follow Steps To Use Google Maps & MAPS.ME Offline
11 Jan 2017

Given that wifi is so widely available in most places, I don’t usually buy a sim card when I travel. [...]

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Backpacker’s Guide: Quito to Quilota – Quilotoa Loop, How To Get There & What To Pack
9 Jan 2017

During our adventure filled week in Baños I found a photo online of a crater lake with a magnificent green colour [...]

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2016 Highlights-The Adventures, Memories & Lessons Learned
2016 Highlights: The Adventures, Memories & Lessons Learned
7 Jan 2017

Happy new year folks! Without a doubt, 2016 has been one of of the best years of my life. For [...]

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7 Awesome & Cheap Things To Do in Baños, Ecuador
9 Dec 2016

Are you an adrenaline junkie? Or someone who loves to try new activities? Do you want to freak the s%#t [...]

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23 Gift Ideas for Travellers
30 Nov 2016

Wondering what you can get your loved one who loves to travel? On a budget? Willing to splurge a little? [...]

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Best Iceland travel tips covering - when is the best time to go? How long do I need? What should I pack? Is Iceland expensive? Do I need a 4x4? We answer all your questions about Iceland!
Planning A Trip To Iceland? Here’s What You Need To Know | Iceland Travel Tips
24 Nov 2016

Since posting our Epic Ring Road Itinerary and sharing some of our photos, we’ve received some pretty common questions and requests [...]

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Travelling to CUBA? Come prepared with our 15 travel tips for Cuba!
15 Travel Tips for Cuba
6 Nov 2016

Cuba was one of the countries I was looking forward to most when we planned our Latin America adventure. Unfortunately [...]

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10 Must Knows If You’re Travelling Alone For The First Time
24 Oct 2016

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Crossing borders: Ecuador to Colombia
2 Oct 2016

You have two options when it comes to this border crossing. You could catch a bus that travels from Quito directly [...]

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Peruvian Adventures: Our Time in Mancora
1 Oct 2016

After a very foggy and gloomy Lima, we were beyond excited for Máncora, a beach town on the north-west coast [...]

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Backpacker Diaries: Mishaps in Lima
1 Oct 2016

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5 Days in The Amazon Peru
13 Sep 2016

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Huacachina
Sand boarding in Huacachina, Peru
31 Aug 2016

Huacachina is such a cool place – effortlessly cool. It’s a tiny village built around a little oasis and surrounded by [...]

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Backpacker Diaries: Arequipa and Hiking The Colca Canyon
21 Aug 2016

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The Inca Jungle Trek is a 4-day adventure that includes mountain biking, rafting, ziplining and hiking. It is the ultimate adventure lover's way of getting to Machu Picchu but can be enjoyed by anyone!
Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu
11 Jul 2016

The Inca Jungle Trek There aren’t many things in life that can successfully shut me up for a prolonged period of [...]

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Peruvian Adventures: Eating Our Way Through Cusco
1 Jul 2016

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7 Ways To Cut Costs When Backpacking Peru
14 Jun 2016

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Copacabana travel blog
Backpacker Diaries: Getting Gastro in Copocabana
11 Jun 2016

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Our 4 day Salar de Uyuni Tour (the Bolivian Salt Flats) started from Tupiza and took us through some of Bolivia's most incredible landscapes. Read about what to expect, find inspiration from our stunning photos and a Q & A section to answer common questions.
Everything You Need To Know About A 4-Day Salar de Uyuni Tour
4 Jun 2016

ContentsDay 1 of our Salar de Uyuni Tour Day 2 of our Salar de Uyuni TourDay 3 of our Salar [...]

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5 Excursiones en Salta | Top 5 Things to do in Salta, Argentina
Top 5 things to do in Salta, Argentina
25 May 2016

After the whirlwind weekend that was Puerto Iguazú, we were on a bit of a high – we had seen [...]

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Backpacker Diaries: Exploring Jujuy in Argentina
20 May 2016

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Guide: Day Hike to Aconcagua in Argentina
2 May 2016

What is Aconcagua? Aconcagua, at 6,961 metres, is the highest mountain outside of Asia and is located 183 km from [...]

Iguazu Falls Argentina
Photos of Iguazu Falls To Inspire Your Wanderlust
28 Apr 2016

We’re sure you’ve seen photos of the magnificence that is the Iguazu Falls in Argentina. We couldn’t help it and [...]

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Read about our time exploring Buenos Aires during our South American adventure. An unexpected set back sees us visiting some of the iconic sites in Argentina's capital.
Argentina Diaries: Exploring Buenos Aires
21 Apr 2016

We find ourselves travelling an hour by public bus to satisfy our craving for Korean food. We make it to [...]

Mishaps from crossing the Chilean/Argentian border, spending time in Mendoza and trekking Aconcagua. Read about our time in Argentina.
Argentina Diaries: Mendoza and Trekking Aconcagua
12 Apr 2016

The bus (another bus post) pulls up, we load our bags and present our tickets. ‘Tasa?’ the serviceman asks. He’s [...]

LVV Journal: Exploring Ovalle, Chile
6 Apr 2016

With 100 empanadas and a box of dulces de La Ligua in hand, we wait for the bus to Ovalle, Chile, where [...]

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Adventures in Chile: Visiting La Ligua
28 Mar 2016

Welcome to La Ligua The bus pulls up to La Ligua and we see Tata (Daniel’s grandad) pacing back and [...]

These photos of Valparaiso in Chile are incredible! Check out this post for travel inspiration guaranteed to have you wanting more!
Backpacker Diaries: Street Art Tour Valparaiso, Chile
21 Mar 2016

We bailed on Santiago as soon as morning came and caught a bus with a plan to tour Valparaiso. My [...]

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Backpacker Diaries: Let’s Tour Santiago In A Day!
20 Mar 2016

After a couple of sprints to the boarding gate, a threat of being disembarked, 17 hours of flying and 6 hours [...]

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Goodbye Perth, hello… Sydney!
19 Mar 2016

After a very sombre goodbye at the airport to some of our favourite people, Daniel and I boarded the plane [...]

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