When Jake and I realised that we could potentially be passing through 32 countries in our journey from Argentina to Alaska, there were definite pangs of anxiety at the thought of how many visa applications we might have to process. I…
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As a backpacker with a bad back having a good night’s sleep can be the difference between a day of exploring or a day in bed. Luckily I’m now at a point where I manage to sleep through the night pain-free,…
The word backpacking rather explicitly implies that your back will feature quite heavily in its activation. The art of placing a pack on ones back and seeing how far you can trek, climb, explore and wonder. Packing your world…
I’m going, to be honest, outdoor shops have never really been my “thing”. Dark caves of never-ending rails of nylon, fleece as far as the eye can see and let’s not forget the infinite racks of equipment. Tools and…
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Taking The Sting Out Of Travel Vaccinations – A Guide To Affordable Vaccinations
Travel vaccinations are invariably the most boring and often a costly part of any holiday or backpacking adventure. They sit hand in hand with insurance as the most arduous pre-travel necessities. We’ve had vaccinations on our to-do list for…