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My Favourite Budget Airlines 24 Aug 2013 | 02:21 pm
When it comes to transport I'll often sacrifice comfort and time for a cheaper flight. However, after now having spent many years jetting around on budget airlines, I'm pleased to say that they're act...
4 Quirky Festivals to Experience in July 8 Aug 2013 | 07:08 pm
Now that July is in full swing, I'm showcasing some of the funniest, silliest and quirkiest festivals that have been taking place around the world this month. From wrestling in olive oil to carrying y...
5 Thai Islands That are Perfect for Students 8 Aug 2013 | 07:08 pm
If you're planning a Southeast Asia trip this year then you're probably spending every spare second researchingÂwhere to go, what to do and, most importantly, what to pack. One region that always feat...
My Summer Plans: Exploring the US 8 Aug 2013 | 07:08 pm
Greetings from Portland, Oregon! After two years of continuous travel, I've finally made it to the United States and it certainly feels like the perfect time to have done so. With a heatwave sweepin...
Why I Travel With an Unlocked Phone 8 Aug 2013 | 07:08 pm
When I first left to backpack around Europe and Asia, I hadn't even considered getting my cellphone unlocked. I'd foolishly assumed that I wouldn't need to make phone calls while abroad and I thought ...
Why I Love Overland Travel 8 Aug 2013 | 07:08 pm
Like many things in life, travel is often more about the journey than the destination. At no time is this truer than when traveling overland - in other words, traveling without setting foot on a plane...
Learning Spanish in Mexico 1 Dec 2012 | 01:39 am
Preparatory to another year in which my travels will take me to countries where Spanish is spoken, I'm making my usual and usually unsuccessful attempts to improve my limited (okay, ... Read Full Pos...
Australia Road Tripping for Backpackers 30 Nov 2012 | 07:42 pm
It was about this time of year that we were last negotiating Australian roads' roundabouts that rounded the "wrong" way, learning to drive with the wheel on the right and the road on the left... Read...
Take Amtrak Home for the Holidays 26 Nov 2012 | 02:41 am
'Tis the season to think about travel in the US of A and student discounts, and Amtrak offers 'em -- students can travel on Amtrak at 15% off with an ISIC card... Read Full Post
Managing Holiday Stress (Travel and Otherwise) 24 Nov 2012 | 02:38 am
You couldn't wait to get home for the holidays -- take a break from stressful studies and see the fam. Travel at the holidays, however much you have been looking ... Read Full Post
