Visiting Manila is inevitable if you plan on travelling the Philippines. It’s the capital and main entry point into the country! At one point or another during your Philippines trip, you’re going to encounter this giant city! Manila is a vibrant and ever-changing city. Under the rule of the Spanish, Manila was known as ‘The Pearl …
Tom Stevenson
Backpacking New Zealand is something that all travellers should do once in their life. There are so many reasons to visit New Zealand, you would be crazy not to! New Zealand has it all, from cultured cities such as Auckland and Wellington to spectacular scenery and outdoor activities throughout the country. The contrast in scenery and …
Backpacking Australia had always been a dream of mine. I’d always had a fascination with the country. The beaches, the outback, the lifestyle, it had all entranced me at one point or another! Once I finally mustered up the courage to do so, travelling there on my Australian working holiday visa was one of the best …
This San Sebastian travel guide was very close to never being written. I didn’t intend on going there when I decided to visit the Basque Country. I’m not one to plan things too much, beyond booking my tickets and accommodation beforehand. I don’t like to tie myself to a plan. It was only when I …
My Queenstown travel guide comes off the back of four visits to this great destination. I honestly feel that it is among the best places to visit in New Zealand. Travelling around the South Island is not complete without a visit to the adrenaline capital of New Zealand, and perhaps, the world! Queenstown is a …
I had wanted to visit Bilbao since I had been living in Spain. I’ve had a fascination with the Basque Country for a while. However, for one thing, or another, I had put off visiting. After reading a Bilbao travel guide on the web, I decided to visit the Basque Country for a four-day weekend. …
The best time to visit the Philippines is an important thing to consider, here’s why: Backpacking around the Philippines can be good or bad depending on the weather. The main reason? As the country is an archipelago made up of over 7,000 islands, understanding the weather and climate vary across those islands! As it’s located …
My West Coast of New Zealand Road trip is one of my favourite memories from my time in this great country. The West Coast does have a reputation as being wet, very wet, and it certainly was. However, that doesn’t detract from it being one of my favourite trips during my New Zealand Working Holiday visa! …
This Queensland travel guide is here to convince you that visiting this great state is something that you should do while you’re in Australia. Let me explain why: For a start, Queensland is home to some of the most beautiful places to visit in Australia, such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays. These …
Spain is a popular destination for most travellers, but what is the best time to visit Spain? There’s no doubt that summer is the best month to visit Spain. The weather is glorious, with long sunny days the norm. However, there are a few downsides: As these are the most popular months to visit Spain, …