“It ain’t all bad as far as I can tell” – Noel Gallagher. Namibia is huge. Gaze at a map and you will see the sheer vastness of this African beast! It spans an area of 825,419 kilometres squared, yet houses just 2.5 million people – the same population as tiny Lesotho. Over the course of…
Read More“The flame trees will blind the weary driver” – Cold Chisel. Yet another weird and wacky tourist trip entered my backpacking anthology when I headed to the peeler station in Kasane, Botswana. Peeler station in Northern Irish English means Police Station. This was my second visit to Botswana, yet it was nine years after my…
Read MoreCamping is an experience most people long for, but not everyone has what it takes to spend time in the wilderness far from the comforts of modern life. Trekking might be fun, but pitching up a tent can often be the opposite. If you are looking to get away from all the complications of ordinary…
Read MoreBarcelona! What a city. Packed with culture, history and the magic of Gaudi it is one of the best places to visit in the world. It is distinct and different from most of Spain and it like the big cities of the world it feels like a country in of itself. As well as the…
Read MoreTraveling is certainly to be seen as an adventure. This is a way to experience new places and meet people you would otherwise never encounter. At the same time, traveling alone can bring about some anxiety. While you will be free to make your own travel decisions and see what you want to see, there…
Read MoreThe hotel business is booming, and while that means that you will never fall short of a place to stay, it also means that you have a ridiculous number of hotels to sort through to find the perfect stay for you and your loved ones. Finding your perfect hotel can be hard, so make sure…
Read MoreNew Zealand is one of the best locations in the world to take the family for adventure, relaxation, and fun of all kinds. As New Zealand North Island tour packages become increasingly popular, you’ll want to explore all the fun and excitement you can get your hands on! Here are just a few of the…
Read MoreCentral America is a ferocious journey and a really rewarding one. We have Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. They are 8 unique and different countries and with the exception of my two trips to Panama (I flew in and out), I did all of this by backpacking overland. I…
Read MoreDid you know that over 40 million Americans go on a trip in an RV every year, with the camping business currently experiencing its biggest ever boom, having reached an epic $20 billion in sales on the back of nearly a decade of growth? There are currently 17,000 RV campgrounds in the U.S, plus a…
Read MoreIn general, travel for leisure is a health benefit. To reduce stress and improve productivity in all areas of your life, getting away is the best way to rejuvenate the mind and body. However, too often, people take vacations that don’t include healthy living, which can seriously impact the benefits of a vacation. Quality Cusine …
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