Category : Backpacking

Brisbane on a Budget

AnnaAugust 26, 2014August 14, 2023

Brisbane on a Budget I admit, I didn’t have big expectations about Queensland’s capital Brisbane but it pleasantly surprised me. No longer just a big country town. Brisbane, home to over 2 million people and Australia’s third largest city, is now cultured and cool, laid back yet happening, functional yet......

Interrailing Europe – The First Trip That Gave Me The Travel Bug

AnnaJuly 31, 2014August 4, 2023

Europe is perhaps unmatched with its diversity of cultures, history and food. Cheap flights and a good network of cheap and sociable hostels mean that traveling in Europe is easy and affordable even on a tight budget, especially if you are interrailing Europe – that’s why I think it’s an......

The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Australia on a Budget

AnnaJuly 10, 2014September 12, 2023

Australia is one of the best backpacking destinations in the world! There’s so much unique natural beauty to enjoy, a laidback lifestyle and tonnes of exciting activities to try. Backpacking Australia doesn’t come cheap but luckily the Land Down Under offers a working holiday visa to help backpackers top up......

Packing for Southeast Asia

AnnaJuly 8, 2014December 6, 2015

Packing for Southeast Asia? Firstly, the number 1 mistake made by all travelers, including myself, is packing too much! (Read more about the common mistakes made by first time backpackers) I am guilty of this myself and now, looking back, it seems stupid to bring so many clothes from home.......

Langkawi – Malaysia’s Island Paradise

AnnaMay 13, 2014December 21, 2024

My trip to Langkawi, Malaysia Far away from the bustle of the modern metropolis of Kuala Lumpur the tropical island of Langkawi rises up out of the turquoise seas, the dramatic mountainous interior glistening with a hundred shades of green. Malaysia might not be your first port of call when......

My Laos Backpacking Budget

AnnaApril 29, 2014October 16, 2022

How Much Should you Budget to Backpack Laos? Backpacking Laos is amazing, its less touristy than Thailand and other places in Southeast Asia but theres still incredible scenery, nature, culture and spirituality here and lots of adventures to be had. Laos is also one of the cheapest countries to backpack in the......

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Category : Backpacking

Brisbane on a Budget

Interrailing Europe – The First Trip That Gave Me The Travel Bug

The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Australia on a Budget

Packing for Southeast Asia

Langkawi – Malaysia’s Island Paradise

My Laos Backpacking Budget

My Perfect 3 Day Lisbon Itinerary (2025)

My Perfect 3 – 5 Days Singapore Itinerary (2025)

My Perfect 4 Day Mexico City Itinerary (2025)

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