Many holidaymakers are now taking the opportunity to do some exploring by road, both in the UK and further afield. Taking a road trip has the benefit of allowing drivers and passengers to travel at a pace that suits them, without the need to keep to strict timetables and the confines of a bus or train;
There are undoubtedly a great number of people who have, or at least will at some point in the future fantasise about the idea of a nomadic travellers life style. Not all of those people will seriously consider the idea, … Read More
My recent backpacking adventure through South America opened my eyes to a new way of life and has truly changed my focus moving forward. Aside from changing the way I plan to travel in the future (slower, with purpose), the … Read More
Deciding to go back to Iceland at the beginning of December is something you shouldn’t think about too much, else you won’t ever do it!!! But once the decision is made, you step out of the plane and you see … Read More
Three times around the world: It’s always a pleasure to know and meet other travellers, especially when it comes to people who have turned their hobby into a business just like Matteo Pennacchi. Italian by birth, Matteo moved to South … Read More
I remember like it was yesterday my first trip to Venice: I was only seven years old, and with the whole family on board our legendary Fiat 127, we left Bergamo, for what until this day had only been a … Read More
This was the first reaction from friends and relatives, at the news of our trip to Cambodia. Cambodia is a mysterious country, fascinating and still a little rough round the edges and mass tourism hasn’t quite invaded yet! With the exception of … Read More
Travelling in Sicily as a backpacker or independent traveler, is not an easy task, and certainly more complicated than you might expect. In terms of eating out, accommodation and transport certainly Sicily is not the most travel-friendly of places in Europe. Despite … Read More
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! … Read More