The Australian east coast trip from Sydney to Cairns is the most popular route for travellers heading to the country. It’s a backpacker’s dream with stunning beaches, great cities, diverse landscapes and endless activities. Australia is known to be an expensive country to visit. However I will show you howContinue Reading
In September 2018, I quit my job as a financial analyst in Toronto and decided to travel the world. It was by far the most life-changing decision I have ever made. My original plan was to travel around Asia for six months before heading to Australia to do the workingContinue Reading
Consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable city, Melbourne is brimming with attractions that appeal to visitors and locals alike. A great destination for sports enthusiasts with the Australian Open (tennis), the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix (car racing), the Melbourne Cup (horse racing) and the AFL GrandContinue Reading
South Korea is often overlooked by backpackers who are either drawn to the cheap Southeast Asia or the more popular Japan. But this country offers so much for a great value. Below I will provide you my budget breakdown so that you can go backpacking South Korea on the cheap.Continue Reading
There is no place in the world like Japan. It’s a country where ancient traditions are fused with modern life. This is actually my second time visiting this country. I last visited in 2017 and I’m back two years later, this time with Shelly! Here is the breakdown of myContinue Reading
South Africa has a bad reputation with its high levels of corruption and crime but the country’s rich history, natural beauty, and culture is what made me visit. It certainly did not disappoint! South Africa has it all–from vibrant cities to white sand beaches to breathtaking landscapes. As part ofContinue Reading
After having travelled abroad for over 8 months, I was excited about the prospect of exploring more of my own country. Atlantic Canada is the most easterly region of Canada, comprising the four provinces of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island (PEI), Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador. This part ofContinue Reading
Today’s Colombia is unlike the one of which your parents once imagined. Gone for the most part are the violence from drug cartels and rebel factions. Because of this, tourism has skyrocketed over the past years and has shown visitors the country’s immense diversity of landscapes and cultures. There areContinue Reading
This country in South America is often overshadowed by more popular destinations such as Peru or Argentina. However, you will still encounter many backpackers, as Bolivia’s Andean region is a part of the well-travelled South American backpacker circuit (Colombia to Chile/Argentina or vice versa). While I only had time toContinue Reading
From Mendoza, Argentina, I entered into Chile, the world’s narrowest and longest country. Like Argentina, I did not go to Patagonia as I felt that it deserves a trip on its own (and also Shelly wants to go too!) Other than that, I felt like I got a great insightContinue Reading