This photo was taken about 2 weeks into our first RTW in 2005, we certainly didn't think of easing ourselves in gently to the independent travel/backpacker lifestyle. With India being our first stop, it was definitely a SHOCK to the system! However travelling in India forced us to learn quickly and inspired us to keep on travelling. Although almost 6 years has passed, our spirit of adventure and wand ...

On this day in the middle of September (why is it still so warm???) whilst listening to the Clash and I’m considering the various ingredients needed to create a good journey.  One of the most important is the destination itself and then of course the next question: “Who is coming with me?” Well, below you can find my personal suggestions on how to choose the best travel mate. There is only a mandatory requi ...

  Changing your life is definitely not just a dream; as many people would have you believe. It is also not as difficult as your would think! Giulia, an Italian woman from Genova can demonstrate this. Tired and disappointed by her job in Italy, she decided to set sail and explore the world. A few months ago she left Italy to start a round the world trip across three different continents including South ...

When you decide to go travelling, especially for a RTW trip, a little pre-organisation can a go long and help avoid disappointments and unnecessary problems while on the road. I would suggest to start the preparations for your journey at least a couple of months before your departure date, more if you have the time. By then you should already have a rough itinerary and know the key countries you're going to ...