Stories By Craig
Destinations
Hidden Gems: Affordable Destinations You’ve Never Considered
August 11, 2023When it comes to travel, many of us dream of discovering places that are off the...
Australasia & Oceania
Why Self Driving On Your Trip To Australia Is A Good Idea
February 10, 2023There is no better way than a road trip to explore this magnificent country. Endless highways,...
North & Central America
Top Things to Do on Your Trip to Costa Rica
February 7, 2023Costa Rica is a natural wonderland that offers a range of exciting activities for travellers. From...
Advice
How to Make a Custom Travel Itinerary?
February 3, 2023A custom travel itinerary can be a great way to make the most of your time...
Destinations
The 17 Most Underrated Destinations in the World
January 28, 2023When it comes to travelling, many people tend to stick to the usual destinations like Paris,...
Destinations
My Top 13 Swimming Spots and Experiences
February 27, 2020When writing My Top 10 Backpacking Experiences list, I found out that the majority were swimming related, so...
Advice
My Top 10 First-time Backpacking Experiences
February 27, 2020My first backpacking trip was the well beaten path of Australia and South East Asia. I...
Asia
Top 10 Must Visit Places In South East Asia
February 27, 2020Where are the best places to visit in South East Asia? Here are my top 10...
Australia
The Best Australia Travel Itineraries for Backpackers
February 19, 2020Sydney to Cairns (or vice versa) is the bit everybody does. You can easily add Melbourne...
Australia
How Dangerous Are The Animals In Australia?
February 19, 2020One of my favourite things about Australia is the wildlife, but for many others it can...
Advice
Travel Packing List: What To Take Backpacking Around The World
February 18, 2020How much you pack depends entirely on your backpack, but the advice you will hear across...
Advice
Travelling Alone, With Friends, Or A Group – The Advantages and Disadvantages
February 18, 2020The best thing about travelling alone is you do exactly what you want to do, exactly...
Australasia & Oceania
Top 10 Must Visit Places In New Zealand
July 1, 201810. Rotorua, North Island One of the most geothermal active areas in the world – the...
Advice
Top 5 Travel Backpack Reviews
July 1, 2018Reviews of 5 top backpacks. Scoring on value for money, design, comfort and quality.
Advice
Travel Safety and Security Tips
June 29, 2018It is a myth that backpacking is unsafe - generally speaking, backpacking is safe - hundreds...
Advice
How To Deal With Culture Shock, Homesickness And Loneliness
June 28, 2018How to cope with culture shock and deal with homesickness and loneliness are some of the...
Australia
Top 10 Must Visit Places In Australia
June 27, 2018These stunning tropical islands, placed in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef, are surely the...
Asia
Top 10 Must Visit Places In Thailand
June 26, 2018The main attractions are the ruins of the old city – which was once the capital...
Advice
10 Backpacking Myths That Shouldn’t Stop You Travelling
June 25, 2018There are many misconceptions about backpacking - often conjured up by people that have never been.
Advice
Travel Vaccinations and How To Stay Healthy While Backpacking
June 24, 2018Staying fit and healthy is a familiar concern before going backpacking, but it really is just...