Confessions of a serial tight arse
After several weeks on the road a lot of backpackers will readily confess (to the chagrin of their mothers) that the family member from home that they miss most is the four-legged one. Sure, you can skype friends and family, but your pet can’t really send you virtual head butts and miow how much they’ve…
Sleeping in a room full of strangers can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. Here are 5 things you can do to make your stay a bit more comfortable, and also to make sure that you are a considerate roomy! 1. Pack a dorm room ‘survival’ kit; eye mask, ear plugs and a torch…
I have recently discovered this great blog about cheap travel destinations. Make your travel money stretch further by holidaying or living in cheaper places around the world. Take a look at Tim Leffel’s informative website for some great tips.
A few years ago I received a couple of Eagle Creek packing cubes for Christmas. Since then I’ve found them indispensable packing essentials. Packing cubes are great for keeping your bag tidy and organised, a bit like having your things in drawers. I separate my clothes so that I have tops in one, bottoms in another, running…
I have recently just applied for my 5th work holiday visa, this time for Italy. Surprisingly this was one of the easier European visas I’ve obtained. I was expecting chaos, as Italians are not known for prompt, easy administration processes (ask anyone who has ever tried to obtain an Italian passport!), however I was pleasantly…
These filling burritos are quick and easy to make for a breakfast to get you going for the day. Ingredients Onion Tomatoes Eggs Soft shell tacos Avocado Grated Cheese Olive oil Salt Pepper Paprika Oregano Hot sauce Serves As many as you want! I use 1/4 of an onion, 1 small tomato, 2 eggs, 1/4…
I’ve recently been inspired by a girl who is currently working at the same as hostel as me in the Dominican Republic. On her first day working in reception, I noticed a display of beautiful bracelets and necklaces on the desk. Marie makes them and sells them wherever she goes. She told me that she…
This is an easy and delicious recipe to impress new friends with your culinary finesse! The best part is that it needs very few ingredients so it’s easy to cook when you don’t have a lot of spices and basic cooking ingredients on hand. It won’t set you back a fortune and it’s easy to…
This is a simple, easy to teach game that works well as a first game to introduce to new people and get the atmosphere going for a night of dice and cards. Objective: To maintain the lowest score possible, whilst attempting to knock the player to your left out of the game. Equipment: 6 dice…
From the moment I opened the door of the Ginger Monkey hostel in Ždiar, Slovakia and was greeted by a dog and two cats, I knew I was going to love the place. I arrived in the pitch black of an Autumn afternoon. It gets dark quickly here, and cold. The hostel directions from Krakow…