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...
Introducing Favoroute, travel guides created by bloggers
Today July 17th 2014 Favoroute.com was launched. This is an online market for independent and interactive guidebooks. These guidebooks are written by travel journalists...
Six Sri Lanka packing list favorites
Saturday, I will fly to Sri Lanka for a short backpacking trip in the central and southern region. My last backpacking trip was more...
How to choose the perfect hostel? – 5 easy steps for...
Yeah! You finally booked your flights! Now, there is only thing left to do and that is finding that perfect hostel. A good hostel...
Money Matters: How much money do you need to backpack Peru?
Peru barely needs an introduction: the country is famous for Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon. Also, it's relatively easy to travel around...
Money Matters: Costs of first-time backpacking in Thailand
Thailand: a country that doesn't really need an introduction. We all know it has delicious food, welcoming people and gorgeous white beaches. It is...
My packing list for 6 months of backpacking Southern Africa and...
Based on many years of travel experience, here is the packing list for 6-months of backpacking in Southern Africa and the Silk Road countries....
Money Matters: Costs of Flashpacking Deluxe in the Philippines
Arthur and Paul went on a flashpacking deluxe trip to the Philippines. They enjoyed vibrant Manilla, relaxed at the white sand beaches of Boracay,...
Money Matters: How much money do you need for backpacking in...
Argentina was the last stop of the South America backpacking trip of 28-year-old Floris from the Netherlands. Argentina is relatively expensive for backpackers, but...