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  Some would say New Zealand was made for road trips. It may be a small country but there’s plenty to see on the way, from enormous craters and volcanoes to secluded beaches and sheltered forests.

Transport links in New Zealandare generally good, particularly in the larger cities, but taking a road trip will give you much more freedom, and the ability to travel at your own pace. If you’re…

  Written by Ron Wolf

  Australia really is an incredible place that’s so easy to fall in love with, its fun-loving residents showing great pride and gratefulness for having the privilege to take it all in. Millions of tourists visit yearly to marvel at all the sights and experience the unique culture, so the tourist attractions have acquired a renowned reputation.

But the real beauty of…

The Only Tips You Need for the Greatest Road Trip You’ll Ever Have

  Sometimes, all we need to unwind and escape from the worries of our modern lifestyle is a road trip with a couple of our closest friends and some good music. So, regardless of where you’re heading and how experienced a traveler you are, here are some tips that will make your road trip one to remember.

  Make a plan

    There should be plenty of room for spontaneity, but some things should…

  Macau is one of the most diverse cities to explore in Asia, a region with a very impressive story to tell. Often underrated by many when discussing the best places to visit in Asia, Macau is not only energetic and exciting, it is wholesome and traditional too. This article is designed to help you cast aside your initial impressions of Macau and provide a balanced argument as to why the city is…

  There aren’t many places on planet Earth that can compare to Australia when it comes to adventure travel. It is truly a continent of extremes, perfect for those who are seeking amazing land or sea activities. The best thing is that many of these adventures are located in World Heritage and protected areas, meaning that if you’re looking to experience the wilderness at its best, Australia is…

Wild Alaska – 5 Reasons To visit the North

  The majestic land of Alaska features rugged beauty and awe-inspiring natural sights and wonders. Yet, somehow it still remains underappreciated, revealing its splendors only to adventure seekersand nature lovers. Not only will Alaska enable you to explore some of its stunning regions, but it will also provide you with a private experience away from the crowds. Still in doubt whether Alaska is…

  Canada is popular among tourists for many reasons, but its unimaginably beautiful lakes are one of the biggest attractions of the country. The rare majestic beauty of Canada’s lakes is the reason why many backpackers apply for a Canada visa. This 2018, if you’re planning to visit Canada, make sure you enjoy these 10 most beautiful lakes during your trip:

  1. Medicine Lake

Located within…

What’s in the Bag of a True Digital Nomad?

  Written by Roxana Oliver

  A mocha-filled thermos? Check! A bag of nom-noms for an early morning project? Check! A sturdy laptop? Check! A portable corgi pup? Check! Ok, maybe the last one is a bit over-the-top, but every digital nomad needs their stress-relief. And indeed, so much more than that can be found in a typical remote worker’s bag, for the sake of success, but also maintaining your…

The Backpacker’s Guide to Saving Money on Accommodation

  If you are planning a holiday where you plan on going backpacking, you still need a place to sleep every night (or every few nights). So where do you go to find the best hotel deals? How do you find the best hotels and pay the lowest price for your stay? These are a few ideas you can consider if you want to learn how to save money on hotels when backpacking while staying in the safest areas,…

The World’s Most Spectacular Cliff Diving Spots

  Remember that old saying “If your friends jumped off a cliff, would you do it too?” If you lust for freedom, have the guts to leap into the unknown and speed towards the water, then the answer will surely be not what our mothers expect to hear.

Cliff diving goes a long way back. Centuries ago, it was considered an initiation rite on Easter Island and Hawaii. In 1770, Maui’s King Kahekili took…

    If you have always wanted to visit Australia and explore its natural wonders and remote corners, now is the perfect time to make it happen. Even though getting ready for a road trip may seem like a very tricky task, it’s actually not that difficult to carry out. Stay with us and find out how to do it like a pro!

  Where do you really want to go?

    The first thing to do is decide where you…

Sea gypsies – Photo by Imran Kadir

  Apparently, we humans are not made for living at sea. We cannot breathe it, drink it, and we certainly can’t walk on water. Yet against all odds, we never cease to amaze, especially when it comes to our power to adapt and turning unfriendly environments to our advantage. What better example of this warrior spirit than Southeast Asia’s maritime tribes, who are…

  Where does imagination come from? That’s a tough one to answer. It’s hard, if not impossible, to grasp something limitless, transcending both time and space, that can reinvent itself and become more powerful than knowledge. Even more curious is what sparks our imagination. It can be a smell or taste that triggers an old memory, a strange encounter, an inexplicable trauma or longing, a dream…

  My breath fills the air with thick clouds of steam, my heart is pounding out of my chest, sending echoes far into the vastness of the abyss. Tiny water drops splashing onto the rugged floor break the burdensome silence, precise like a clock measuring time at a much slower pace. Chills run down my spine. I can’t tell whether it’s because of the dampness in the air or the thought of having come…

  Indonesia, with its more than 17,000 islands, thousands of ethnic groups, too many different cultures to count, Komodo dragons and colorful festivals, has  potential to become the next exotic rock climbing destination on our bucket list.

The volcanic origins of the islands offer everything climbers dream of – limestone, granite, conglomerate, sandstone, basalt. There’s bouldering, deep water…

Water or land? It can be a difficult choice to make, so why not venture where these two different worlds collide, where land falls prey to the untamed sea? Water splashing into the rugged coast, waves echoing in the background, paths passing through ancient forests, pristine wilderness and epic waterfront landscapes. These are the world’s most dramatic coastal hiking trails, odysseys you should…

If you’ve ever visited Argentina, I’m sure you’re already familiar with maté! And even if you have not, you probably know that one calabash gourd, one drinking straw called a bombilla and one thermos make the indispensable daily utensils of the porteños (inhabitants of Buenos Aires)! But what makes this drink so famous and highly appreciated throughout the world? In order to find out, we must…