There’s no better way to escape everyday life than by travelling, but reading a great book comes close. So, we've compiled a list of the best books to read while backpacking. Books make lovely travel...
Tag: solo travel
Should Married Couples Take Separate Vacations?
The answer to whether married couples should take separate vacations is 100% yes! And it's not so you can appreciate your significant other more or to experience the absence that makes the heart fonder. A...
7 Things We Can All Learn From Jada Yuan’s Journey Around the World for The New York Times
It's the dream job, and that's certainly how The New York Times showcased it: travel to 52 places in 2018. Out of 13,000 applicants, Jada Yuan was the lucky soul who got to embark on...
Is Travelling Solo Fun?
Planning trips with people can be tricky; loved ones can't always get the time off, they live in different parts of the world, or they may have different travelling styles than you. However, none of these things...
How to Avoid Common Airport Scams
We’ve all heard the horror stories of overseas pickpockets and travelling scams. It seems like every country has its risks these days, regardless of where you travel. But there’s one place even the most well-versed travellers...
How to Travel Solo Without Ever Feeling Lonely
There are many benefits to travelling solo, but if you've never done it before, the idea can be daunting. Who do you chat to about everything you've seen and done at the end of the...
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...
Ultimate Thailand Packing List for a Solo Traveller
Let’s not pretend that packing isn’t a total chore, right? Naturally, you want to get excited about your solo trip abroad. To help eliminate any packing stress and to allow you to focus on the...
Should I Visit Cuba?
*Please note that as of June 2019, American citizens are no longer permitted to enter Cuba under the category of “people-to-people” nor are they permitted to visit Cuba via passenger and recreational vessels, including cruise...
The Hardest Countries to Travel Solo
"The world is your oyster!", so the saying goes. While that may be true for the most part - there is no limit to what adventures can be had around the world - there are...