Safety tips for the adventurous solo backpacker!

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Due to the popularity of the previously written post 'How to Keep Your Money Safe While Traveling?', I decided to share more tips on...

How to Win The Great Visa Game of Southern Africa &...

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For BoB's Epic Adventure (and for most other long-term trips), there is not that much preparation needed. The three most important things are: book your first...

Best Places to Travel When Solo and On a Budget! Updated...

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Let's talk about the best places to travel when solo and on a budget! Two of the most common travel myths include: You need lots of...

Ultimate camping tips for beginners and first-timers!

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On top of a rock in Indonesia, where the wind was so strong the tent-cloth touched my face, I camped. In between a colorful sea of tents...

How to choose the ideal backpack (without going crazy)?

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For my upcoming trip BoB's Epic Adventure, I decided it was time for a new backpack. After long and careful consideration, I finally opted for the beautiful...

Eight ethical travel dilemmas: What will you do?

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In the last decade, 'ethics in travel', 'sustainable travel' and 'responsible travel' has received increased attention from both travelers and the travel industry. As tourism...

Money Matters: What were the costs of a weekend in Singapore?

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Abbi spent a weekend in Singapore as part of a 4-month Southeast Asia backpacking trip. For Bunch of Backpackers, she kept track of her...

Review: Pacsafe 5L portable safe

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About the Pacsafe 5L portable safe: The travel scene has changed. In this internet-dominated era people travel around with smartphones, laptops, e-readers and tablets. Often...

Ten ways to hold on to that holiday feeling (when you’re...

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I just got back from consecutive trips to Sri Lanka, Prague and the Costa Brava and I'm feeling miserable. I'm suffering from excessive fatigue,...