We are going to have a rest from our regular ‘Where in the World? competition over the coming weeks to bring you a special series that we hope you will enjoy. Titled ‘Big Tourist Attractions in Australia’ the name says it all really. After some research we just kept on discovering new places and the [...]
Archive | January, 2011 
Compromise or Companionship – The Joys and Pitfalls of Solo Travel
Pack your bags, grab your ticket and head off on your next adventure. Seems simple enough right?…… well it can be, but traveling unprepared and uneducated can also be dangerous. Today we are lucky enough to get an insight into solo travel by our backpacking buddy Backpacking Bex. While the thought of traveling alone can [...]
Where in the World? Number 17
From fire to ice…. last week’s Where in the World competition we discovered was in one of the hottest places on earth. Well done to SMJM and Greg who answered correctly in the comments, and a special mention to our facebook friend Susan Sydney for her creative story on our Backpacker Travel page. If you [...]
The World’s Most Dangerous Road
Mention the North Yungas Road to most people and you probably won’t get much of a reaction, that is until you explain that this infamous 70km stretch of asphalt and dirt is commonly know as the Most Dangerous Road in the World or ‘Death Road’. From an altitude of over 4,500 meters in La Paz [...]
New Beginnings
Today we feature a very special guest post from our friends Greg and Emma. They recently returned from an extraordinary overland journey and we will be featuring some of their stories. Make sure to check out there incredible video clip at the bottom of the article. Enjoy… Have you ever just wanted to quit your [...]
