An Australia Working Holiday Visa is something that I highly recommend any backpacker to do! If you are lucky enough to be from one of the many countries that participate in the scheme, then you should consider working and travelling in Australia! Backpacking in Australia is fantastic, and it’s also a great country to live …
Destinations
You simply have to visit Queenstown while you’re in New Zealand. It’s a haven for backpackers and one of the best places to go in the country. There’s only one problem. There are so many hostels in Queenstown, it’s hard to which ones are good, and which are, well, not good! Thankfully, during my numerous …
My El Nido travel guide will give you all the information you need to enjoy your stay in this amazing destination! El Nido is a place you’ve probably never heard of. In fact, it’s so remote it is known as the final frontier! I had never heard of it before my trip to the Philippines. However, …
Choosing the best hostels in Melbourne is not easy! There are so many hostels in the city, that coming up with a definitive list is a massive challenge. I stayed in a lot of backpacker accommodation during my time in the city. Some hostels ranged from the fantastic to the shambolic. Unfortunately, this is often …
This Boracay travel guide is the result of a marvellous four-day trip. You must visit Boracay if you’re backpacking the Philippines! It is the most widely known and perhaps premier destination in the Philippines. Regularly ranked as one of the best beaches in the world, Boracay is a beach bum’s dream. Located 2km off the northwest …
My Christchurch travel guide is a result of 10 months of living and working in the city during my working holiday in New Zealand. I couldn’t believe the impact the earthquakes had when I first arrived. It was like entering a war zone. The damage was still visibly apparent. Christchurch is a city that has …
I decided to visit Uluru long before I ever went backpacking Australia. I remember flicking through the pages of an encyclopedia when I was little and being transfixed by the image of this gigantic rock. That might have been the moment my obsession with going to Australia manifested itself in my young brain. To put …
Backpacking New Zealand was a fantastic experience and one that I thoroughly enjoyed. However, it can be hard to know where to stay in New Zealand at times. Determining the best hostels in New Zealand can be a tricky and time-consuming exercise. Sifting through reviews isn’t much fun, let me tell you! Hostels are a …
If you’re planning on backpacking Australia, then chances are that you’re going to end up staying in a few hostels. I stayed in a lot of hostels in Australia, while I was working and travelling around. Some were among the best that I’ve ever stayed in, while others left a lot to be desired. It’s …
This Melbourne travel guide is the result of living in the city for 5-6 months during my Australia working holiday visa. It’s safe to say that I absolutely fell in love with the place. I had this title attributed to the city before I got there, but is Melbourne the world’s most liveable city? The …