I encourage travelling over touristing, simply for the fact that tourists just tick off must see lights and fail to truly immerse themselves in the foreign culture and to get a sense of a different way of life beyond it being “so strange and different.” But no matter what your style of travel is, along…
Busting Travel Excuses – Are Strangers Dangerous?
Time and again I am hearing people being worried about my safety. Don’t talk to strangers, always be sceptical and don’t trust people who want to give you something for free are along the lines of the words of advice I receive. It is all well meant but oftentimes voiced by those that don’t have…
Women Travelling Alone – 24 Crucial Safety Tips
Especially women travelling alone have to be extra careful. Sadly, this world is no happy fantasy land with peaceful unicorns flying about and rainbows in the sky. However, just because there is bad stuff happening in the world doesn’t mean you should hide away from it.
Travel Safety – 16 Tips that Could Save Your Life
Travelling is not necessarily more or less safe than staying at home. Think about it, the most accidents happen in your own four walls. If you want a number, the survey of Injury Facts 2015 estimated that 93,200 unintentional-injury related deaths occurred at the home and in the community in the year 2013. That is…
The Perfect Gifts for a Traveller – Ideas to Get the Next Birthdays Sorted
Every time my birthday rolls around, I get asked what I want and I each year it gets harder. Being a constant traveller, my focus has shifted and I need way less things than I did before. But what gifts for a traveller are actually good for me? Do I need portable tents or sleeping…
