Travel is a little bit like fashion – some years certain countries are more ‘in vogue’ than others, and others are cast to the side, readily awaiting their rise to the top again in a few years time. I’ve seen a lot of lists the past few weeks for the best travel destinations of the […]
How To Travel The World With A Full Time Job
December 13, 2011 by 8 Comments
For the most part, ‘working for the man’ sucks, apart from the regular paycheck of course! I meet and speak to so many people who want to eventually be living the location independent life and be able to travel how they want, when they want, but for the time being they are stuck working 9-5 […]
Interview With Location Independent Traveller Nomadic Samuel
October 5, 2011 by 15 Comments
Today’s guest post comes from Sam from Nomadic Samuel, a location independent Canadian who unlike many other nomads out there, didn’t come from a cubicle, but from a university life straight onto the road, where he’s now been for six years. His story is not only inspiring, but an incredibly interesting one (he’s modelled, taught […]
4 Ways To Find Free Accommodation Anywhere In The World
October 2, 2011 by 6 Comments
Surprisingly enough, there are a lot of different ways in which you can score yourself a free room while travelling, and if you are imaginative when it comes to saving the pennies on accommodation, then you’re over half way there – all it takes is some organisation, confidence and gusto to get your foot in […]
5 Ways To Stay Fit And Healthy While Travelling
September 19, 2011 by 14 Comments
One of the things I love about travel is the numerous ways in which you can explore the world – be it by foot, wheel or wing. If you’re anything like me you also love keeping fit, which is great when you’re in a city or country where getting around on foot is convenient and […]
The Best Cities In The World For Art Lovers
August 10, 2011 by 6 Comments
Whether its modern, fine, abstract or street art that you love, travel will always provide you with a new fix no matter where you visit – but there’s no doubt that some cities in the world are more famous for their art than others. I’m a huge art fan, so whenever I travel I like to check out unusual […]
A Guide To Banking Abroad
August 4, 2011 by 5 Comments
When you’re planning a big trip, moving overseas or going location independent, it can be easy to focus on the exciting parts of your impending adventure and forget about the boring bits like banking – but this is one area where it definitely pays to be organised (pardon the pun!) as it’s your hard-earned cash at stake. […]
Surviving A Mumbai Taxi Ride
July 26, 2011 by 8 Comments
Normally, when someone you don’t know grabs your suitcase and rips it from your clenched fist you would assume you are being robbed – but not in Mumbai. There it is simply a transaction between you, the unsuspecting tourist, and your eager and willing taxi driver. For once you release your grip on your bag […]
8 Ways To Cure Homesickness While Abroad
July 21, 2011 by 15 Comments
While travelling the world or moving abroad is one of the most exciting and liberating things you will probably ever do, it doesn’t come without some downsides – most notably homesickness. It can be hard when you feel like you’re missing out on whats going on back home – whether that’s a best friends wedding or just a […]
6 Ways To Save Money When You Travel
June 28, 2011 by 11 Comments
If you’re like me you’d prefer more travel bang for your buck, rather than spending more on a shorter trip. In the past I was never great at budgeting for trips, but in the last few years my passion for travel has gone through the roof, so I’ve had to learn how to make my […]
