A guide to the Phuket Vegetarian Festival
For nine days at the end of September and beginning of October, more than 40 shrines around the island participate in…
Keeping it frugal in Florence: A guide to Florence on the cheap
No backpacking trip to Italy is complete without a visit to Florence. Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and cradle of the…
Things to do and see in Koh Samui
Nestled off Thailand’s East Coast, Koh Samui (Samui Island) is a place adored for white sand beaches that are lined with…
Guide to the best floating markets in Bangkok
Nearly everyone has caught a glimpse of floating markets in Bangkok in a movie or on television but until you experience…
Krakow: A backpackers guide to traveling Krakow
Krakow is one of Poland's oldest and most beautiful cities. Known for its edge in culture, science, and education, Krakow is…
Hamburg: A backpackers guide to traveling Hamburg
Famous for the Reeperbahn, their neon-lit red-light district, Hamburg revives old memories of “Sin-City Europe”. However, this city has so much…
The best time to travel and visit Thailand
No matter where you choose to travel throughout the world, it is essential to time your visit appropriately for your destination.…
Scandinavia: A backpackers guide to traveling Scandinavia
Scandinavia is a region in Northern Europe, generally considered to comprise the countries of Norway, Sweden and Denmark. It is sometimes…
Zurich: A backpackers guide to traveling Zurich
Built between the wooded slopes of the Uetliberg and the Zurichberg, Switzerland’s second largest city is among the most beautiful in…
How to plan a successful backpacking trip
The planning stage If you think you are up to the challenge of backpacking, then some serious thought is in order…