Indonesian food can be summed up in two words: delicious and inexpensive. Whether street food or actual restaurant, whether on Sumatra, Java, or somewhere further east, it is pretty hard to go wrong in this culinary country. I’ve eaten some amazing meals that cost only 15,000 rupiah ($1.50 USD) yet have left me so stuffed Keep Reading…
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Free Things To Do In Auckland, New Zealand
Traveling New Zealand can be expensive, however there are plenty of free things to do in Auckland, the largest city in the country — but NOT the capital. (That is Wellington.) Most of the residents of New Zealand live in Auckland and for a good reason. Auckland is amazing! You never get bored here. Not Keep Reading…
Top 10 Travel Tips For Backpacking Vietnam
Vietnam is slowly but surely emerging as the preferred Southeast Asian destination for backpackers all over the globe. And why not? With so much to offer in terms of exotic street food, long pristine beaches with clear waters, ethnic people and lifestyles, ancient cities and monuments with rich history, breathtaking trekking locations, gorgeous landscapes and Keep Reading…
Exploring Toronto’s Graffiti Alley in 100 Photos
Toronto, like most modern major metropolises, is home to its own unique collection of street art. The heart of all this urban art is one long stretch of street aptly nicknamed Graffiti Alley. And although I already hate myself for saying typing this, Graffiti Alley is one of those perfect “Instagram-worthy” destinations. Definitely one of Keep Reading…
Accommodation in Hong Kong for $15 USD or Less
Normally Hong Kong is not perceived as a cheap holiday destination. However, it can be. Budget travellers from around the world come to Hong Kong to get a new stamp in their passport, explore the city and surrounding it hills, get a Chinese visa or to change flights because Hong Kong airport offers cheap flights Keep Reading…
Haiphong Road Temporary Market: Hong Kong’s Hidden Gem
When traveling, the best way to get to know the country and the culture is to get off the beaten tourist path. Go where the locals go. Eat what the locals eat. Do what the locals do. This is how you have the most authentic experience possible. And that is exactly how I found the Keep Reading…
Top 5 Best (And Worst) Things About Solo Travel
When I typed “solo travel” into Google today, it returned 60 million hits – yes, 60 million! As the world grows smaller through technological advances and travel becomes more accessible, solo travel has increased in popularity. The internet is full of information both from and for solo travellers, but what is it really like to Keep Reading…
10 Secrets to Avoid Extra Baggage Fees at the Airport
Paying airline fees is no fun. Extra baggage fees at the airport are one of the most common (and most hated) these days. In fact, airlines continue to rely on baggage fees and similar other charges to improve their profitability. In 2012 airlines in the USA collected about $3.5 billion as baggage fees. Most passengers Keep Reading…
Travel Fucktastrophes: The Stories I’ve Never Told
When traveling, there are those stories that are never told. No, not the ones about what happened in Bangkok or Berlin or Las Vegas — those always get told, often with “my friend” or “this guy I know” substituted in place of the slightly more embarrassing “me” 😉 I’m talking about those crazy embarrassing stories. Keep Reading…
10 Reasons Solo Travel Is Better
Why is solo travel better than traveling with friends or family? Sure, there are many pros and cons to each — but it is up to everyone to decide which works best. Many of us who are single tend to do most of our traveling solo. Until recently I wasn’t sure how I felt about Keep Reading…