Thailand is a beginner backpackers haven – its cheap, easy to navigate and full of other people doing the same thing as you. But how much do you need to save up for backpacking Thailand in 2023? Thailand might be…
There really is nowhere quite like India. It’s one of the most fascinating places you can travel; you’ll see, smell, and feel things you never knew were possible. Even if you read all the travel blogs and watch all the…
In a country with as many mountains as Nepal, it’s no wonder that most people who are visiting are doing so to go trekking. Nepal has some of the most breathtakingly beautiful and rewarding hikes in the world – but…
Nepal has a certain charm to it that I’ve yet to find anywhere else. The combination of majestic mountains, ancient cities and spiritual tranquility make it a truly unique place to explore. It’s a pretty backpacker friendly country – prices…
India is a pretty big country, and when I was planning my month long trip to India I found it overwhelming trying to narrow down what areas to visit. A single month was never going to be enough time to…
In the run up to my trip to India, I wasn’t concerned about the usual problems you run into travelling. I wasn’t worrying about eating dodgy chicken, ATMs swallowing my card, or accidentally booking a hostel that doesn’t exist (all…
Thailand is a backpackers heaven. Stunning scenery, incredible hostel culture and some of the best food Asia has to offer – it makes complete sense that it’s one of Asias biggest backpacking hotspots. Many newbie backpackers opt to start their…
There was one big thing on my India bucket list… and it wasn’t the Taj Mahal. I couldn’t wait to spend a night under the stars, camping in the desert of Jaisalmer. I’m not much of a camper. In fact,…
If you’re going on your first backpacking trip, it can be a pretty daunting prospect trying to figure out what to pack. After all, you’ll be living out of one bag for your whole trip. I’ve made every packing mistake…
In the run up to my trip to India, I was incredibly concerned about what to wear. Not because I was worried about looking good – I didn’t want to be disrespectful in a country where women dress modestly. I…
I’m Ellie, a 23 year old backpacker currently travelling my way through Asia. Before setting off on my big trip, I spent months trawling through travel blogs to find all the tips and tricks I’d need for my adventure. I’ve…