5 ways to celebrate the 4th of July!

Japan is a popular travel destination for people from all around the globe. Year-round, it offers incredible food, beautiful natural scenery, plenty of history as well as a rich and diverse contemporary culture. Throughout the year, there are all sorts of specific reasons to visit Japan, from cherry blossom season in the spring to the […]

Growing up, my Easters were filled with hot cross buns, chocolate bunnies, marshmallow Peeps and hard-boiled eggs (usually for painting rather than eating). Once I came to Australia, Cadbury creme eggs made their way into what I consider a customary Easter treat. A new addition, sure, but not very "exotic". While it may seem that […]

In many travel destinations, good, cheap and accessible food is easy to find. But in other spots, that’s not the case.  Perhaps you’re travelling in a remote location without many shops or restaurants. Maybe you’re stuck with an hours-long layover in a barren airport terminal. Or maybe you just can’t be bothered trekking all around […]

If you’re a backpacker, you know the importance of a good deal. The ultimate goal for most budget travellers is to have the longest holiday possible for the lowest price, which is much easier in certain parts of the world than others.  The other goal is typically to get the most value for your money […]

If you’re a backpacker in need of accommodation, hostels may seem like the obvious choice. They’ve come to be known as the standard for affordable and flexible lodging in most parts of the world. But since AirBnB has started gaining traction, many young and/or budget-conscious travellers have been choosing this as an alternative option. While […]

Like many internationally-celebrated holidays, St. Patrick’s Day is seen much differently in Australia or America than it is in its country of origin.  It’s common for non-natives to take advantage of these and other holidays (Cinco de Mayo, Mardi Gras, even Bastille Day) as an excuse to drink and get rowdy. While we won’t get […]