Moscow is not your usual backpacking destination, especially because of its reputation for being one of the most expensive and unfriendly cities in the world, but once you break beneath the stereotypical hard and chilly exterior, you will discover a city that oozes history, charm...
The heart-shaped land of Bosnia and Herzegovina is often overlooked by travelers. The country has a lot to offer backpackers and "suitcasers" alike: beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, food, color, culture, and a tumultuous history that is confusing and intriguing. Whether you want nature, historical city centers,...
The Cook Islands are a group of small islands in the South Pacific. It's the ideal place to relax on the quintessential tropical paradise beach, but there's a lot more to it than that. We visited Rarotonga (the main island), Aitutaki (honeymooners' heaven) and Atiu...
New Zealand is a regular stop off for those on their Gap Year or doing a round the world trip. Roughly the same size as the UK, there is a lot to see and do in New Zealand. Getting around is possibly one of the...
The Thais know how to party and travellers from around the world flock to its islands to sip a bucket, pick up some glow sticks and dance on the beach 'til dawn. Banish the hangover with a swim in the sea, a nap in a...
Lies. You will be told many of them on your travels. You'll be told that things are closed, that it's two minutes away, that it's a special price or that you don't look fat. Bullshit. You'll hear it all the time but the biggest one...