Category Archives: Backpacking Life

The Number One Backpacker’s Question: Is South America Safe?

It seems that the question of safety when traveling to South America is quite common, [...]

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5 Reasons Not to Haggle Too Hard

Long term traveller Conan Griffin discusses the backpacker habit of haggling - for everything! Whilst [...]

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Saving For Your Next Trip? Make Money From Selling Souvenirs From Your Travels!

Traveling is addictive. If you're anything like us, as soon as you get home, you [...]

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How to Find an Adventure Buddy!

One of the main reasons some would-be adventurers never leave home is because they are [...]

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Why Everybody Should Try Couchsurfing!

Couchsurfing is a global online community for backpackers, expats, students, families and pretty much everyone [...]

The Broke Backpacker’s 7 Secrets To Travelling On A Budget

When it comes to travelling the world on a budget, 'The Broke Backpacker', (Will Hatton), [...]

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The Start of South America Backpacker…What Life is Like on the Road!

We are now five months into our South American adventure, where we’ve been creating a [...]

There’s a Baby in my Hostel… and 10 Other Reasons I Love South America!

Traveling in South America is a complete delight! a land of diversity, excitement, and enough [...]

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Why Do I Travel? Reflections on Packing up and Heading to South America!

Over the past few weeks as I prepare to switch continents to launch South America [...]

Beaches, Nightlife, Food… Where to Find the Best in South America!

Got a specific goal for your trip in South America? Looking for beaches? Maybe a [...]

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