How to Spend an Incredible 3 Days in Porto – Your Essential Porto Itinerary

View of Porto Porto from the Luis I Bridge with the River Douro and colurful buildings leading up on the hilly bank

Planning to spend 3 days in Porto Portugal and looking for an awesome Porto itinerary?  I’ve got you covered!  Porto is a city full of surprises. Often overlooked in favour of its flashier cousin Lisbon, there is something for everyone and I think I actually preferred it over Lisbon.  If you’re booking a trip to […]

25+ Things to do on a Plane So You’ll Never be Bored on a Flight Again!

View of a plane wing out of the window - Things to do on Plane

Need ideas for things to do on a plane?  It can be hard to fill the time on long flights, especially if you’re an active person and aren’t used to sitting still for that long – without wifi!  But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered – after taking flights all over the world (even 16.5 […]

Where to Stay in the Blue Mountains – No. 14 Lovel St Katoomba

Bright yellow painted building No 14 Lovel Street - A Great Place to Stay in the Blue Mountains

There is no shortage of accommodation in the Blue Mountains, with every option available from backpacker hostels to luxury hotels.  If you are looking for good value Blue Mountains accommodation with personality and in a convenient location, then No. 14 Lovel St in Katoomba is an excellent choice.  Read on to find out why it […]

A Budget Backpacker’s Guide To Cancun, Mexico

The Beach at Cancun - Backpackers Guide to Backpacking Cancun Mexico

Cancun, Mexico is often associated with high-end resorts, all-inclusive resorts, high-end restaurants and fancy getaways – but backpacking Cancun on a budget is entirely possible. This backpacker’s guide to Cancun will provide you with practical information on how to plan a budget-friendly trip to this beautiful beach destination. We’ll discuss things such as where to […]

10 Free Things to do in Perth, Western Australia

Elizabeth Quay in Perth - Grass in the foreground with the water and tall buildings of Perth in the background -

Despite being one of the most isolated cities in the world, there are lots of cool things to do in Perth in Western Australia no matter what your travel budget might be.  I knew Australia was going to be an expensive trip for me so I did my best to save money in Perth while […]

Travel Insurance for Backpackers & Long Term Travellers

Female backpacker sitting down in a square reading a map

Unfortunately, things can and do go wrong when you travel.  There are strict rules around the regulation of travel insurance so I can’t advise you in any way, but here is some information that might help you decide whether to buy travel insurance and which company to choose.  This website contains sponsored and affiliate links. […]