December 3, 2023

Accessible travel tips for travellers with extra needs

Travel and especially long-term backpacking can be challenging at times. But if you have a disability, are neurodivergent or have other extra needs, it can be trickier to navigate. This shouldn’t deter you from seeing the world but means you might need to tailor your trip slightly to ensure you have the best time. Here,…

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Historier om bærekraft: Resirkulering på St Christopher’s Inn i Barcelona

Å ta vare på klimaet mens du er ute og reiser trenger ikke å være vanskelig, spesielt ikke når vandrerhjemmet ditt gjør det de kan for å beskytte planeten vår. Når vandrerhjemmet gjør jobben for deg, kan du lene deg tilbake og nippe til sangriaen i visshet om at du bidrar til en bedre verden….

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How to make friends while travelling as a Deaf solo traveller

Travelling as a Deaf solo adventurer has been a journey filled with unique encounters and meaningful connections. Through my travels, I’ve experienced the joy of meeting new friends from diverse backgrounds and cultures across the globe. While the added challenge of communication can be daunting, I’ve learnt simple, yet effective ways to bridge the gap…

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Solo travel vs. travelling in a couple: what you need to know

We think backpacking is a brilliant experience, whether you’re with your partner, a group of friends or taking the world on solo. But what are the key differences and things to consider before deciding who (if anyone) you’d like to take along as your travel buddy? I’ve travelled long term solo and gone travelling in…

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What you need to know about working remotely while backpacking

What once was a dream for many has become the new norm. Since the pandemic, many employers have allowed their staff to working remotely while backpacking, eliminating the need for daily commutes and long days in fluorescent-lit cubicles. While some enjoy the comforts of working from home, others likely have asked “what if” I didn’t…

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Travel Unravelled- your questions answered

In need of some practical travel advice before your first big trip? Have a travel dilemma you’re trying to unpack? Looking for inspiration for future adventures? Well, we’re here to help. Our resident “agony aunt” is ready to answer all your burning travel questions with our new series, Travel Unravelled. We’re kicking things off with…

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Bucket List Horseback Rides For Every Equestrian Traveller

Calling all cowpoke, wranglers, horse girls, and equestrians! Whatever you want to call yourself, let’s be honest – there are a lot of us around the world. Horses are one of the things that can connect cultures – whether it’s classic cowboy culture in the western USA to a saddled-up safari in Africa, horses unite…

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Should You Put The Killing Fields On Your Cambodia Itinerary? 

When you’re watching the sun rise spectacularly over the beautifully decaying temples of Angkor Wat or sipping cocktails on a dreamy Koh Rong beach, it’s hard to picture Cambodia as anything other than peaceful.  Nevertheless, behind the country’s calm façade hides a horrifying history – one that still very much exists within living memory. The…

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The ultimate ethical travel checklist

If you’re someone who loves travelling but worries that one day your bucket list destinations will have been destroyed by – you guessed it – travellers, then look no further. I often find myself conflicted about backpacking when looking at flight emissions, watching heartbreaking nature documentaries and listening to local tour guides discuss the amount…

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