There are a lot of different publishers that produce travel guide books, all of varying content and quality. Each has its own set way of doing things, its own little quirks therefore, its own pros and cons. These are my favourite guide book brands: 1. Lonely Planet – probably the most popular guide book on … More Top 5 Friday: Guide Books
I often wonder what to pack when I go away. And, like most things, it really depends on the circumstances – in this case that means you have to think about where you’re going and what the purpose of your journey is, and then take this into consideration when packing for your trip. My general … More Packing Essentials
“He who has a why to live for, can bear almost any hows” ~ When God Was A Rabbit, pg 14
When we travel, there’s always an endless list of things to do before the departure date, some of which are of the utmost importance, and some of which are just things that we’d like to do but won’t actually hinder the travel experience if they don’t get done. Here’s my list of absolute MUSTS while … More Pre-Trip Planning: Things You Definitely Should Do
This picture dates back to 2005 when I went on a school trip to Iceland – the Strokkur geyser is one part of that trip that really sticks in my mind, seeing all that water shoot up15-20m in to the air every 8 minutes or so was just incredible.
Planning for a trip can take a long time and a lot of effort, especially if it’s an extended trip like my upcoming RTW adventure. And planning can be a lot of fun, although sometimes a little stressful, which can cause our brains to do silly things. So here’s my list of what NOT to … More Pre-Trip Planning: What Not To Do
So as the title of this post suggests, it is now only two weeks until I depart for my epic RTW adventure. Where has the time gone? It seems like only yesterday that I was on the phone to Chris (from STA Travel and BackpackerBanter) booking all my flights…and that was in April, a whole … More Two Weeks and Counting…
Okay, so I haven’t really stayed in that many hostels yet, but of the ones I have stayed in, these are my favourites. I’ll be repeating and updating this Top 5 over the coming months as I make my way through even more countries on my RTW Trip. 1. Hostelling International Toronto. 2. Peace & … More Top 5 Friday: Hostels Around the World
“The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun” ~ Christopher McCandless … More Quote of the Week
With only three weeks until I head off on my big adventure around the world, I’ve been thinking a lot about the people I’ll be leaving behind, or people that I haven’t seen in a while. This photo is from a night in NYC this past summer, with two of the bestest friends I could … More Photo Of The Week: All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone
Roo Around The World 