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Love and Sex and Backpacking

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November 27, 2009 in Travel Tips, Urban Backpacking

Having been on the road since January 2009, I’ve got to say I’ve pretty much seen and experienced a lot of it. Now I’m traveling with the girl I love and I couldn’t be happier. Whether you are looking for a few hookups, or something deeper, here are some tips that might get you what [...]

Top 10 unique tips for a cheap holiday or backpacking experience

November 7, 2009 in Budget Travel, Urban Backpacking

Top 10 unique tips for a cheap holiday or backpacking experience 10.  Don’t be boring! A holiday should not only be about relaxing, it should also be about challenging yourself to grow by experiencing and interacting with true local people as much as possible. Staying in a hotel and hanging out with other tourists is [...]

Backpacking on the cheap: The real way to get Cheap Flights

CHEAP BACKPACKING/CHEAP FLIGHTS:Stick your tongue out at high flight prices

October 22, 2009 in Budget Travel, Urban Backpacking

I think most people are aware of the discount flight websites like whichbudget.com etc etc, but what most people don’t know is that this should only be a starting point for you.

How to Pack a Backpack – 7 Tips from the Happy Camper

October 12, 2009 in Backpacking, Camping, Travel Tips, Urban Backpacking

When planning a camping or hiking trip, correctly packing your backpack can really make a difference. Start

Backpacking with a Guitar – Travel Guitars

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September 28, 2009 in Backpacking, Camping, Featured, Urban Backpacking

Don’t leave your music behind!! To often I find myself on a backpacking trip and realize I wish I had my guitar

Are you a Flashpacker?

July 3, 2009 in Urban Backpacking

Flashpacking is a backpacking trend based on former shoestring travelers’ ways.  Born of those hostel-going backpackers that lived on nothing on their early journeys and have now become successful, the movement is a mix of technology and frugality. The typical flashpacker is in their mid-to-late 20s or early 30s, and is a young professional worker.  [...]

Eurotrippin’

July 2, 2009 in Europe, Urban Backpacking

You have a few months off this summer before heading back to lectures but money is too tight for a trip to Asia or Australia, so why….

Tips for backpacking

July 2, 2009 in Featured, Travel Tips, Urban Backpacking

Traveling the world with nothing more than a backpack full of clothes, a camera and a bucket-load of excitement is one of the…

How to save money on backpacking

July 2, 2009 in Featured, Travel Tips, Urban Backpacking

Backpacking is synonymous with travelers on limited funds, so it is vital to keep costs down and save….