One of the most annoying things while traveling, is reaching an absolutely beautiful spot, but being unable to enjoy it because previous passers through left there trash behind.
Different coun...
A friend that lives in Rio De Janero has called and told me that the Dengue has caused sickness to 30,000 people and 40 have died.
It has nothing to do with thins such as eating, drinking or other...
Most of us are or where Budget travelers, backpacking and roughing it in different cultures around the world, often, in countries were taking time off just to gallivant around the world is unhe...
I was planning to recommend the Yosemite Blog for sometime now and it is just bad luck I guess that I finally do it when the fire threatens the entire ares .
I love the Yosemite area very mu...
All travelers spend way to much time in airports, some of which are absolutely terrible (the one that stands out most in my mind is the airport in Milan, Italy. Nightmare is a compliment for every se...
On my last trip to India I was much wiser then in the first trip that was ten years ago. This time I ignored almost completely the Lonely Planet recommendations regarding accommodations and re...
Green travels offers us great tip on how to save money on our trips around the globe, like how to your trip the right way so you wont be charged with cancellations fees or how to pack you lugga...
If you really nothing about Taiwan but still plan on an interesting trip then I found you one blogger that lives there and has gathered all the information you might need.
It is true that mo...
My favorite bloger in Japan has posted some rooftops photos of Hong Kong which is one of the places I haven't been to.
If you are used to backpacking you probably only visit Hong Kong for th...
I've traveled all around the world in the last 20 years and the more confident I became about traveling alone with on other purpose than to really be and breathe in other cultures, places, energi...
When your traveling alone, like I do most of the times there are times that you have to meet other backpackers, maybe a friend from home is joining you for some time, maybe you just feel like comp...
Looks like Rock is alive in Japan.
Megaijin has found a very cool line on Tokyo, Hard to Explain , featuring alternative rock, with many players playing their original material.
The thing is, ...
This is naturally more a problem for those who backpack in Europe or the US then to those of us who are out there in East Asia but it happens a lot that one finds himself in a strange situation. You ...
Tenerife is a fine site for backpacking.
This group focused on diving as the attraction of their visit to the Island but as you see there is a lot to do in relatively cheap prices.
If you plan backpacking in Hawaii then you must read this information about the cycling routes as one of the most fun ways to explore this islands is on a bike.
You don't have to bring a bike w...
If you enjoy reading and seeing photos from the journeys of other people I bet you'll love exploring this site .
I reached it by accident, you know googling around, but I stayed for sometime looki...
U.S. citizens and their families, especially young adults, are advised to exercise prudence and caution when visiting the Hongdae and Sinchon areas of Seoul. These areas, where many night clubs are l...
The Indian Pacific gives you two oceans on one of the world's longest and greatest train journeys. But most of your cruising will be across the vast continent of Australia. From the spectacular Blue ...
Backpackers often arrive to strange, new and exciting places and that is probably the whole point (beside saving money) in backpacking the ability to go to unique places far from the cities and the at...
When in Africa one of the places for a safari vacation is the Kruger park.
Check out its official site for specific information and guidance.
I personally try to find travelers stories as ...
Here are some advices by Michael Nielson who is a physicist that travels a lot, sure he doesn't go on backpacking but the airport are suitable for everyone.
Departing at the airport
Buy some ...
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I am not a snake person at all (nor a spider person or snail person ect) and I don't think I would want to spend any time at all with Gilli the snake man from Lucky Strike Beliz ....
The cloister of Moissac Abbey Church in southwest France is one of the finest galleries of Romanesque art in the world and the oldest and largest cloister with narrative capitals. Completed in 11...
I haven't been to Brazil in Two years now but as with all my favorite places I keep on reading travel blogs from time to time to get the feeling of some of the great places I've been to. I think ...
Backpacking you probably encounter the weight problem, so here is one solution for you in the form of an ultra light backpacking stove.
One of the key things that makes this useful beyond size ...
The closest country to Japan by air or sea is South Korea. If you'd like to hop to another place while in either country, you can do so very economically by ferry.
It was a last minute d...
An onsen is a term for hot springs in the Japanese language, though the term is often used describe the bathing facilities and inns around the hot springs. A volcanically active country, Japan ha...
When traveling in South America you can be a "tourist" traveling by or you can really absorb the whole experience.
If you are backpacking there is nothing like learning a little Spanish before...
Hearing about all the political violence in Kenya I thought how all the Safari vacations got canceled and the fact that sometimes our desire to enjoy seems so out of place in light of the situation of...
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Lonely Planet, founded by husband and wife team Tony and Maureen Wheeler in 1972, publishes around 500 titles that are widely used by backpackers.
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