The Truth About Cycle Touring

Riding a bike around the world seems like such a romantic way to travel. Just you, your bike, and the open road, tackling whatever may come your way. However true that maybe, there is a flip side to cycle touring: the dark, cold, wet side, where misery lurks. “When cycle touring, it’s almost impossible to … Read more

How to Travel Tokyo on a Budget

Looking for tips to travel to Tokyo on a Budget?  Who wouldn’t want to get lost in the head-spinning maze of neon-drenched streets of Tokyo? One moment you’re dazzled by the ultra-modern skyscrapers and the next, sipping green tea at a centuries-old temple, disturbed only by the soft sound of sozu. Visit Tokyo On A … Read more

5 Unexpected Reasons to Visit Venezuela

Venezuela, the kidnap-capital of the world. Spiralling inflation armed gangs of protestors and police with a reputation to shoot first and ask questions later. A powder-keg waiting to explode. A destination for only the suicidal or the foolish Or at least that is what I had been expecting… The Broke Backpacker shares his reasons to … Read more

The Penthouse of Cap sa Sal

It was a last minute change in our schedule. We were already staying in a luxury Spanish Villa near the town of Pallafrugel, Costa Brava when owner Richard asked us if we wanted to check out a new property he had just acquired in the Coastal village of Cap Sa Sal. Richard owns and operates one … Read more

16 Amazing Instagram Travel Photographers

Instagram was made for dreaming and therefore it was made for travel. It was in Queensland, Australia last year that we met a bunch of Instagram travel photographers and they really showed us the ropes. The Best Instagram Travel Photographers We had long chats with Top Travel Instagrammer, Garry Norris about photography and he inspired … Read more