Stories By Craig
South America
The Ultimate Backpacker’s Guide to Patagonia
February 6, 2026Patagonia. Just saying the name conjures images of jagged granite peaks piercing endless skies, electric blue...
Asia
Bali Party Hostel Guide: Where Paradise Meets Chaos
January 30, 2026Bali delivers paradise with a side of absolute madness. After two months island-hopping across this Indonesian...
Australia
Best Sydney Hostel Recommendations for Under $60 AUD (£30) Per Night
January 16, 2026Sydney intimidates with its reputation for eye-watering prices, but budget accommodation exists if you know where...
Asia
Island Hopping by Boat in the Philippines
January 14, 2026Why Choose Boat Travel in the Philippines? The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands,...
Asia
Guide to the Best Party Hostels in Bangkok
January 9, 2026Bangkok pulses with energy that makes Rio look tame. After six weeks navigating this intoxicating metropolis,...
Advice
Zero-Waste Backpacking Tips: A Guide to Sustainable Travel
January 2, 2026I’ll never forget the moment that changed how I travel. I was three months into a...
Advice
The Best SIM and eSIM Cards I’ve Used for Around the World Travel
December 12, 2025Staying connected whilst backpacking around the world used to mean hunting down local SIM cards in...
South America
20 Unforgettable Things to Do in La Paz
December 10, 2025La Paz completely blindsided me. I rolled into Bolivia’s de facto capital expecting a quick stopover,...
Advice
How to Travel Full-Time on $1,000/Month
December 5, 2025Travelling full-time on £800 a month sounds impossible, right? I thought so too until I spent...
South America
Best Party Hostels in Rio de Janeiro
December 3, 2025Rio de Janeiro pulses with energy that demands celebration. After three months exploring this intoxicating city,...
Destinations
Coolcation Destinations 2026: A Guide to Beating the Summer Heat
November 28, 2025Forget sweating through the streets of Athens or battling crowds in Barcelona. The coolcation trend is...
Europe
Lisbon Hostel Recommendations for Under €20 Per Night
November 25, 2025Lisbon doesn’t demand champagne budgets for champagne experiences. After spending weeks exploring this sun-soaked capital, from...
Asia
Hanoi Accommodation Guide: From Budget Hostels to Splurge-Worthy Stays
November 23, 2025Hanoi captivates with its chaotic charm, where motorbikes weave through narrow streets lined with French colonial...
Advice
Digital Nomad Visa Guide 2026: How to Work Remotely While Travelling the World
November 19, 2025So you’ve been backpacking through Southeast Asia, hostel hopping across Europe, or overlanding in South America,...
Asia
Visiting Sandakan and Borneo: Wildlife and Adventure Tours
November 14, 2025Borneo had been on my bucket list for years, and Sandakan turned out to be the...
South America
Things to Do In and Around Cusco, Peru
November 7, 2025Cusco is one of those cities that completely exceeded my expectations. I initially saw it as...
Asia
Motorbiking the Ha Giang Loop in Northern Vietnam: The Ultimate Backpacker’s Guide
October 31, 2025The Ha Giang Loop is hands down one of the most spectacular motorbike routes in Southeast...
Europe
Copenhagen Hostel Recommendations for Under €30 Per Night
October 2, 2025Copenhagen doesn’t have to drain your travel fund. After navigating the Danish capital’s accommodation scene and...
Asia
Best Moderate Hiking Routes in Nepal: Epic Adventures Without the Extremes
September 26, 2025Nepal might be famous for Everest Base Camp and other gruelling high-altitude treks, but you don’t...
Destinations
The Cheapest Places to Get PADI Certified
September 17, 2025Getting your PADI Open Water certification doesn’t have to drain your travel fund. After spending three...