The pros and cons of a homestay program abroad
In my early twenties I traveled to Shjiazhuang, a large industrial city south of Beijing to participate in a one-month homestay program of an...
Money matters: Costs to travel in Cuba
Cuba is the country of rum, rhythm and romance and an intriguing travel destination. David Beattie visited Cuba during his longterm backpacking trip in Central...
Money Matters: Costs of backpacking in Colombia
Colombia is an upcoming travel destination in South America. It has loads to offer from surfing and beaching to jungle trekking and mountains. And let's not...
Review: Sony MDR-1A headphones and the Sony NWZ-A15 walkman.
About the Sony MDR-1A stereo headphones and the Sony NWZ-A15 walkman:
I love listening to music during my travels and I was more than happy...
Money matters: What are the costs to travel in Argentina?
Argentina...Don't cry for me Argentina! Argentina is the country of passion, tango, the best beef in the world, Maradona and of course beautiful scenery...
How much does it cost to backpack Ethiopia?
What budget do you need for your Ethiopia trip? During my recent Ethiopia backpacking trip, I kept track of all expenses. Compared to Egypt and...
Eight ethical travel dilemmas: What will you do?
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: How much it costs to travel in the Philippines
Grietje Evenwel and her boyfriend traveled the Philippines for 29 days. For Bunch of Backpackers they kept track of all their spendings. So, let's find...
Money Matters: What are the costs of 3 months backpacking in...
Lisanne took some time off to go on the ultimate Southeast Asia trip. She strapped on her backpack and went all the way from Khao...