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There is big misconception out there that cruising is expensive and only for newlyweds, families or old people, this is certainly not true. We started cruising before we were 20. Cruising is a cheap alternative to luxury (and adventure) travel … Continue reading →

If I look back at the last TEN or so years of us travelling around the world, there is not a minute that I regret making the decision to leave everything in the ‘real world’ behind and embark on this … Continue reading →

TRANSATLANTIC CRUISES for BACKPACKERS: A Way to See More and Pay Less Cruising can be a very cheap and rewarding mode of travel for backpackers, bargain hunters, and slow travelers. It’s a fun and inexpensive way to cross the ocean … Continue reading →

TOP 5 PARTY DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD 2016 Some of the world’s most beautiful destinations also have some of the best nightlife in the world for party-loving travellers to explore clubs, beach parties or festivals EL TRUNCO, EL SALVADOR. During … Continue reading →

THINGS TO CONSIDER • Distance • Group energy • Wind, waves, tides • Campsites • Water – need 3l/person/day • Equipment • Goals of trip: holiday, challenge • Highlights IS IT SAFE TO GO? 1. Group’s ability – assess every … Continue reading →

YOU CAN MAKE MONEY AND TRAVEL the WORLD “How will I possibly make money while traveling?” or “How will I survive on the road?” or maybe “I can’t start traveling when I don’t have much money?” The truth is: You … Continue reading →

How many times have you checked in on your one-way flight and been denied boarding as you have no proof of onward travel? It hasn’t happened often to me, but when it does, it has a major PIA factor. Some … Continue reading →

Big bets may pay off – if you bought Google when its initial IPO became available in August 2004 you made 1,400%. And this was shortly after the Internet bubble of 2000. Everyone wants big gains but they are not … Continue reading →

WHY DO CHINESE FISHERMEN KEEP GETTING ARRESTED? Apr 16th 2016 Economist AS A deterrent it is wasteful, polluting and provocative. But it is also, Indonesia’s government insists, highly effective. On April 5th the country’s maritime-affairs minister, Susi Pudjiastuti, watched live … Continue reading →

THE MOST DYSFUNCTIONAL PASSPORT IN THE WORLD This is a very dysfunctional passport for the frequent traveler. Trust me on one thing – DON’T EVER LOSE OR DAMAGE IT (unless you have lots of time to replace it). Here are … Continue reading →