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Backpacking Central America: From San Jose to Mexico City

Roatan, Honduras by Adalberto.H.Vega (creative commons)

One thing you quickly learn when you’re backpacking is that you’re not alone. You’ll keep bumping into the same people doing the same route and visiting the same places as you. In Australia, the classic journey is from Sydney to Cairns along the east coast, while in the USA, a popular route is to follow the trail of the famous Route 66 from east to west. Down in Central America, the typical adventure begins in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, and continues north into what is technically North America to end in the sprawling Mexico City. While completing…

Travel

Relaxation with a capital R

Relaxation is the true meaning of a holiday. Whilst some go away to party until the early hours, never seeing the light of day, some go to live it up in theme parks for two weeks, exhausted at the end of every evening, and others go for adventure, trekking up mountains and walking for miles, I prefer to kick back, chill-out and watch the world go by. Work can be stressful, and dreaming of endless oceans, white sand between your toes and the glistening sun caressing our skin is what gets most of us through a dark, depressing winter; I…

Europe

Discovering London on your gap year

London by Flickr user JohnGoode (creative commons)

Plenty of cities in Europe could be described as an essential destination during a gap year, particularly the great capitals, such as Paris, Rome and Berlin, but no European tour is complete without a trip to Great Britain and the most iconic city of all – London. Whether a fan of traditional or alternative London sights, there is plenty to see and do and it’s possible to have a great time even when traveling on a budget. Most popular places to visit The Tower of London with its iconic Yeomen Guard (the beefeaters), a bodyguard force originally formed in 1485…

Tips and Tricks

Gambling Tips for Your Night Life Adventures

If you are planning a trip to one of the huge metro cities in the world like let’s say Vegas or New York, there is one thing that you ought to try-a trip to the casinos. These casinos are among the many night life hot spots that attract visitors and you will never really have a ‘feel’ of the place without a trip to the casino. Never tried your luck at poker you say? Well, here are some basic tips that will get you started. We don’t guarantee you qualify for WSoP poker but you at least won’t make a…

Australasia

Discover More When Driving in Sydney

Image Courtesy of Julia Bentham – www.slowrollerabroad.com

Sydney is a cosmopolitan harbour city that offers countless attractions to visitors, but it can be hard to make the most of your time there if you rely on public transportation. Although the trains, buses and even ferries can be a quick way to get around the city centre, they may not be able to get you to some of the great locations outside of Sydney. If you choose to rent a car in Sydney, you will also have the freedom to stop at landmarks along the way, enjoy the scenery from behind the wheel and some truly beautiful drives…