How to Buy a Van in Australia
Where to buy a van The first step to buying a van in Australia is finding one. Gumtree Campers Facebook groups for backpackers Hostel bulletin boards New Van Checklist Rego: You will need to register your van every 3, 6 or 12 months. Rego
Australia Working Holiday Visa
How to get a Working Holiday Visa for Australia Types of Visas for Australia There are two types of Working Holiday Visas for Austrlaia, a 417 and a 462. Around the backpacker circles you will commonly hear "I'm 417" or "I'm 462"
Traveling by bus in South East Asia
How to Save Money When Traveling The thing about coming from the West to South East Asia (SEA) is that our money goes a lot further than it does at home. This is why you will typically see younger backpackers in
Hanoi
I'll admit, I was a bit ignorant and nervous going into Vietnam. Were these people going to be okay with an American among them? (Has anyone seen Apocalypse Now?) I was not prepared for the smiles and friendliness of the
Top 10 Backpacker’s Guide to Pai
I survived the 762 turns to Pai! Jordan and I arranged to be picked up from our hostel in Chiang Mai by a shuttle bus that would take us to the artsy mountain town of Pai. When our driver arrived, I
Muay Thai Boxing Match
Let me tell you about the most uncomfortable time I had in Thailand. Jordan and I were in Bangkok for less than 24 hours on a layover. I let Jordan plan our out of the airport excursion (which you can
Chiang Rai
The White Temple (Wat Tong Khun) Chiang Rai is popular in the backpacking world for being the home of the White Temple. The White Temple (or Wat Rong Khun) was created by the artist Chalermchai Kositpipat and opened to the public
Work Away Argentina
What is Work Away? The best thing we did in Argentina is our Work Away experience. Work Away is a website similar to WWOOF that encourages travelers to mingle with local families and cultures by staying in the family home and
Valparaiso
Valparaiso is the major seaport to Chile and Santiago. In the 19th century, Valpo was a major stop off for ships crossing the Straight of Magellen. The colorful buildings have given the city the nickname The Jewel of the Pacific.