We’ve all seen it – the female sightseer staggering around ancient ruins in heels. Of course you’d never be silly enough to wear inappropriate footwear while travelling – right? Not only does it spoil your trip (and your companion’s) when your feet are covered in oozing blisters or you’ve sprained your ankle, it can be positively dangerous to wear the wrong thing on your feet when youâ.... {{ Continue Reading }}

Buying, wrapping and sending gifts at Christmas can be a chaotic time. If you’re travelling during December then the stress of getting presents to your loved ones safely and on time is tripled. Sadly Santa is often too busy to pick them up on his way round the world so you’ll have to resort to other methods. Here are a few tips for sending parcels at Christmas. Plan Ahead Even if you’r.... {{ Continue Reading }}

The majority of people still pick summer to go on their annual holiday, while plenty of keen travellers will set off and often return in the warmer months. Normally this is due to allocated holiday time and the chosen countries also experiencing their summer. However, travelling through winter has many benefits. Change of Climate If you’re sick of cold, dull weather then going abroad to a .... {{ Continue Reading }}

We know what you’re thinking: once you have kids, your backpacking days are over. But thankfully, that’s far from the truth. If anything, in this day and age, the internet and Wifi have opened up the possibilities for all kinds of independent travel — even backpacking with children. These days, it’s easier than ever to research and prepare for trips in advance, while apps like Air BnB and .... {{ Continue Reading }}

  If you have wanderlust after completing your doctoral degree or are taking a well-deserved break from work, then a year-long career break is the perfect way to break out of your comfort zone and see something spectacular.   Finding the money to fund your trip can be the most difficult part of setting out with your backpack in tow, but whether you’ve won the jackpot on SuperC.... {{ Continue Reading }}

Heading to Chicago soon? You’re in luck- the Windy City has something for everyone, with a wide variety of museums, attractions, entertainment, and of course, food. Here are some of the best things to do in Chicago: The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum: Enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of the indoors by visiting this nature museum, which features exhibits ranging from Ice Age mammals to the e.... {{ Continue Reading }}