Written by: Dave Owen Many travellers consider hitchhiking to be a dying art, a once-celebrated form of authentically experiencing a country – particularly the USA – dethroned by cynicism and mistrust. Despite having no hitchhiking experience,…
From the air the vast wildernesses of Canada might look impenetrable, but the reality is it is the kind of destination long distance road trips were made for. Canada’s roads are superbly maintained and have…
Mammoth Lakes in California’s Mono County has a far-away-from-it-all location in a valley in the eastern Sierra Nevada, yet remains in the centre of everything. It’s is just a five hours scenic drive from Los Angles, Las…
You’re probably not visiting for the cuisine (Machu Picchu is calling!), but food and drink in Peru is some of the most varied in the world. Thanks to a range of climates, a colonial history,…
Written by: Sam Rapine A breeze rolled through under the cloudless blue sky about once a minute; otherwise, the ridge was quiet. Sore step after sore step, we made our way along the dwindling path,…
Home of the hobbits, birthplace of wellies and land of the long white cloud, New Zealand is a unique and kind of obscure country that us backpackers can’t help but love. The amazing landscapes, epic…
Written by: Vicky Philpott Most people who spend their gap year in South America will include Bolivia somewhere in their schedule. This Spanish-speaking gem is fast becoming a backpacker’s paradise – and it’s easy to see why. Bolivia is…
No matter where I go in the world, whenever anyone asks me where I’m from and I tell them “Santa Cruz, California,” I’m usually met with a blank stare. But, when I say “a small…
South America is a continent that naturally oozes wanderlust. With its mysterious ancient ruins, raw Latin culture and variety of terrain, it’s easy to see why South America remains one of the most popular destinations…
Crystal sand beaches, lush jungle, and creatures you won’t see in any other country; a gap year in Costa Rica is something you’ll never forget. Over 25% of the country is covered in rainforest, and it’s flanked…