Peering into the damp cupboard-sized washroom I saw a toilet devoid of a flush and seat. Beside it was a large barrel of water with a plastic bottle. I paced up and down the corridor,...
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Meet the Girl Who is Hitchhiking and Cycling the Stans
Hitchhiking and cycling across the globe? Sounds like the stuff of a Hollywood plot, but not for Marsha Jean! This 21-year-old Chinese girl has been travelling and working around the world for three years, mostly...
Meet the Two People Who Will Be Touring the World with TourRadar
After months and months of preparation, Tour the World is finally happening and I get to introduce the world to the two winners going on this global adventure. On my way to meet them, which...
Make Human Connections While Travelling and the World Becomes Your Oyster
What if you show up in Madrid on the busiest day of the year, without your luggage, or a phone, not knowing a word of Spanish? This happened to Beverley Cheng, founder of Born to...
How Many Kilometres Does it Take to Change a Stereotype?
Along the coast of Northern California, the parks, beaches, and streets of San Francisco call out to thinkers, dreamers, and creators. Among its iconic landmarks is the Golden Gate Bridge, overlooking the blue waters of...
Ghost and Folklore Stories from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is rich with whispering moors, misty lakes, bewitching countryside, ancient castles, fairy hills and many more places where ghosts can haunt; bizarre creatures can inhabit and creepy happenings can take place. A...
Meet Caroline Gleich: Professional Ski Mountaineer, Adventurer and Cyber Bully Opponent
International Women's Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It’s also a call to action for equality in how women are paid, treated and their role in...
Meet the Guy Trying to Visit Every Country in the World
A few years ago, I was travelling through Portugal and spent a few nights in Lagos and during my stay, I met a guy. An ex-firefighter from Australia. His mission? To visit every country in...
Relationship Goals: Couples Who Travel Together Stay Together
They say that travelling is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. Well, I'm pleased to tell you that it's true! Whether it’s solo travellers exploring the world on their own, or couples who...
Travelling Taught Me Love: A Black Muslim’s Story
I was 10-years-old when it happened. I remember every little detail, from what I was wearing to the feeling of the hot African sun beating down on me. I remember feeling excited to see my...