Organized Tours Vs Independent Travel

We’ve always been fans of independent travel. When we took our first backpacking trip in 2000, we didn’t have a lot of money so naturally, we shied away from organized travel and chose to travel independently. Independent trips were much cheaper for us so we didn’t even consider an organized tour. As we’ve travelled more, … Read more

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