Travelling long-term is an experience like no other. Whether you’re trekking through the mountains of Nepal, navigating the bustling streets of Bangkok, or inter railing through Europe, one thing is certain: your backpack is your absolute best friend. But with so many options out there, it can be overwhelming choosing the right one. But don’t worry, I’ve got your back—literally! Here’s what you need ask yourself when choosing your backpack.
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Full guide to surviving sleeper buses in Asia
We’ve all heard the horror stories from other backpackers and people on social media about the horrific experiences on the notorious South East Asia sleeper buses. From sharing beds with strangers, to being forced to sit in the aisles, they really don’t have a good reputation. After using them myself, I can say a lot of it is true, however there are a few things you can do to make…
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4 things to help you survive your next long travel day
In preparation for flying to Thailand, and trying to survive a 19 hour travel day to Bangkok, plus an early morning flight the following day to Koh Samui we did a few things to make it easier. I would highly recommend everyone does this, especially if you’re stopping off somewhere on your way to your final destination or just looking to make life easier.
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Top 3 travel bags for backpackers
I’ve used a lot of different bags on my travels over the last year trying to figure out which suited me and my style of travel best and these are my top three. If you follow along with my travels on social media you will learn that I tend to gravitate towards one more than the others (it’s 80% down to the fact it’s my favourite colour).
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Guide to Skopje, North Macedonia. How to spend 48 hours in the city
After feeling the need to go on a trip which I didn’t have to work the flights both ways for, my mum and I booked an impromptu trip to Skopje without really knowing much, or really anything about the place at all. We knew a few things we wanted to once we got there but had no idea if we’d chosen a good place to stay or much about the…
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Endometriosis travel essentials
As someone who has suffered with endometriosis for the last 10 years, and with a recent diagnosis of adenomyosis AND an upcoming job in the travel industry; I decided at the start of 2022 I was going to invest in pain management solutions to help me manage my pain when travelling. I had already purchased period underwear in 2021, as disposable options were no longer financially viable for me, you…