Chicago is a popular city for tourists and business travelers alike, but how can you escape the mainstream tourists and visit some more obscure places? This list of five unusual things to do should get you thinking outside the box, away from the usual top sights and sports venues in Chicago. You should stay a Read more about Five Unusual Things to do in Chicago, USA[…]
The Faroe Islands are a sensational place for the avid backpacker. My journey through 7 of the 18 islands in a magical 6 days here will live long in my memory. I toured Gasadalur, Sorvagur, Midvagur, the north eastern islands, Lake Sorvagstvatn, Gjogv, Kirkjubour and the capital city of Torshavn, but an unexpected highlight was the Read more about Backpacking in the Faroe Islands🇫🇴: Exploring Saksun on Streymoy Island[…]
When you travel to Denver, be aware that the city is popular among business travelers, backpackers, and holiday makers alike. There are lots of sights in the city by day and bars by night, but it can become a bit too clichéd here. To escape the usual tourist buzz, you should get off the beaten Read more about Five Unusual Things to do in Denver, USA[…]
From time to time people ask me how I can get things posted or ordered if I’m moving about so much and it’s a really good point. I hate going shopping on high streets and try to cut out time by ordering online and checking prices on a few websites first. Online ordering helps and Read more about Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: E-Outdoor, The Online Shop of White and Bishop in the UK[…]
My crazy time in the Faroe Islands took me to 7 of the 18 islands over an intense 6 day period in this often neglected country in the backpacking world. I used a mix of buses, boats, hiking and also a hired car to get around on 2 of those days. For the trip to the Read more about Backpacking in the Faroe Islands🇫🇴: Exploring Gjogv on Eysturoy Island[…]
This post was posted by TheHipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on September 21st 2015. Traveling solo can elicit a mixed bag of emotions: Excitement, happiness, fear, boredom, stress… the whole gamut. Still, traveling alone is well worth it. Don’t let the fear of boredom or anxiety prevent you from reaping these benefits. Instead, follow our tips for coping Read more about How to Beat Boredom and Anxiety While Traveling Solo[…]
You might have seen my travel collectables series the last few years. I am a collector and I love to have physical as well as mental and emotional memories from each place I go. Every country, disputed territory or significant region I visit, I try to adhere strictly to my own rules of collecting or Read more about Travel Collectables: 10 Things I Try to Do in EVERY Country[…]
Paris is the French capital and you’ve all heard of it. But even though I backpacked through it myself a few times, it becomes too clichéd – over trodden, over visited, over-rated. So take the hint and use it as a base only and head out to discover some jewels of France that are outside the city Read more about Backpacking in France: Discover Jewels Less Than An Hour from Paris[…]
The Peoples Republic of Podjistan is a tiny country, landlocked within Northern Ireland. My tour to this remote zone was an “access all areas” complete guide to this wacky country that is often forgotten and unknown in the tourism circles. In fact, I was the country’s first and last backpacker for the genuine purpose of Read more about Backpacking in Podjistan: Top 6 Sights in Four Gables[…]
Andorra comes as a real surprise for the casual backpacker. I expected not a lot from it, after arriving on the only road border with Catalonia and Spain and I left in awe of the place, loving the spot, so much to see and do and no small fish at all. I based myself in the Read more about Backpacking in Andorra: Top 11 Sights in Escaldes Engordany[…]