Posts Tagged ‘Backpacking’

Costa Rica – Beaches and Cloudforest

Costa Rica – Beaches and Cloudforest

Traveller: Peter SmithDATE filed: 16 March, 2010Filed as: DESTINATIONS

Costa Rica prides itself on the richness of its environment; pristine cloud forests, erupting volcanoes, spectacular beaches and adventure pursuits galore......

8 Great Hours in Bangkok

8 Great Hours in Bangkok

Traveller: Jacquelyn DrozdoffDATE filed: 3 February, 2010Filed as: DESTINATIONS

Like most big cities, you could easily spend three or four days in Bangkok and not get bored but if you only have one day to explore Bangkok, have no fear; you can have an unforgettable day in less than 8 hours...

Leon, Nicaragua – A Revolutionary Destination

Leon, Nicaragua – A Revolutionary Destination

Traveller: Peter SmithDATE filed: 26 January, 2010Filed as: DESTINATIONS

Stepping out of your comfort zone is eminently rewarded in Nicaragua; the small towns may not be fully geared to tourism but the hospitality and friendliness of the locals makes up for the details...Read More

Antigua de Guatemala

Antigua de Guatemala

Traveller: Peter SmithDATE filed: 8 December, 2009Filed as: DESTINATIONS

For the time challenged traveller en route through Central America, Antigua de Guatemala is a must see stop and a restful repose from often daunting travels.

Hitchhiking in Europe:  12 Top Tips to Keep You Safe

Hitchhiking in Europe: 12 Top Tips to Keep You Safe

Traveller: Merlyn Gwyther-McCuskeyDATE filed: 2 December, 2009Filed as: RESOURCES

You can read and research, and exhaust a list of websites to harden the most nubile approach, but there is nothing like thumbing down your first ride! Read on for my 12 top tips for hitching around Western Europe...

Salamanca, Spain’s Student City

Salamanca, Spain’s Student City

Traveller: Peter SmithDATE filed: 1 December, 2009Filed as: DESTINATIONS, Things to Do

Salamanca....with over 33,000 students the vibrancy that is injected into the nightlife of the city is telling in the range of good cheap eateries and a stoic nightlife.....

Belize; Accommodation, Transport & Diving in Paradise

Belize; Accommodation, Transport & Diving in Paradise

Traveller: Peter SmithDATE filed: 25 November, 2009Filed as: DESTINATIONS

Many travellers claim to have heard of Belize, a few can even place it on a map. Getting there is another matter altogether... Read on for great tips on getting to Belize, accommodation, transport and what to do when you get there...!

Mexico – Isla Mujeres, where are all the tourists?

Mexico – Isla Mujeres, where are all the tourists?

Traveller: Peter SmithDATE filed: 16 November, 2009Filed as: DESTINATIONS

Why you should visit Isla Mujeres, Mexico after Hurricane Ida. Deserted beaches & empty restaurants are a nice change but compete for your sympathies for the locals who rely on tourists to make ends meet....

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