Scammed in China, Germany & Thailand (twice)

Scams, they happen every minute all around the world. We all find it crazy when people fall for credit card scams over the internet when the latest Nigerian Prince is in utter need of a deposit before he sends you millions of dollars. While travelling there are all...

Best New Zealand Travel Apps: The 7 Essentials

There’s no doubt road tripping has changed in the last decade. Paper maps and a compass? I’m no Bear Grylls, I’ll just take the iPhone. It’s even got a torch! On my recent mini road trip around the North Island (March 2016), there were a couple...

Hostel Etiquette, Don’t Be ‘That Guy’ In The Hostel

Hostels are where I spend my nights usually on the room. If I’m moving cities every couple of days it’s my default option if I have no friends in that city. You’ll hear many horror hostel stories but 99% of the time you’ll have a blast and meet...

How Do I Meet Local People?

“It’s too touristy here!” “Everyone is a backpacker and from Germany” “The place is full of touts, where are the nice locals?” Everyone is looking for their “authentic travel experience” yet when you land in a...

How Do Hostels Work?

Hostels are the most popular choice of accommodation for solo backpackers around the world. You may have heard friends tell you stories about staying in hostels. You may like the sound of them but still have a question that I’ve been asked a few times, initially...

Attractions In Moscow And The Mystery Yellow Dress

After an intense 67 hour train ride we finally arrived in Moscow. I didn’t know much about Moscow, I’d heard of the Kremlin, Lenin and the Red Square (the last of which I’d heard of a couples week prior to arrival). The plan was to spend four days or...