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The How, When & Where of Wi-Fi in Cuba
Learn how to get connected to the internet on your next trip to Cuba, where to buy a Wi-Fi card, how much it costs and where to use it.
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A Muddy Bike Tour of Yangshuo, Guangxi
China is an enormous country with 4/10 of the World’s most populated cities. After visiting the tech city of Shenzhen and spending just a short day in Guangzhou, I really needed to escape the busy streets and crowds. I’ve never seen so many people in my life, it’s crazy… So I Read more…
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A Guide to Hostel Etiquette – Japan, China and Southeast Asia
We’ve updated our Hostel Etiquette to include China and Southeast Asia. Hostel Etiquette is a set of unofficial customs travels abide by while traveling abroad. Of course these customs can change from city to country depending on the types of visitors and their habits. While it does vary, it’s a Read more…
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Hiroshima Castle Museum – The Fall of the Mori Clan
Hiroshima Castle is a beautiful 5 story museum with a viewing platform at the top overlooking all of downtown Hiroshima City. Surrounded by a large moat and ruins left over from the Castle’s destruction in the Atomic Bomb blast of 1945, the rebuilt Castle stands as a sign of strength Read more…
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Kota Bharu – Two days and One Beach Party
Kota Bharu is a fairly quiet Islamic city in North-Eastern Peninsular Malaysia. It is the capital and royal seat of the Kelantan State. Each Malaysian State has a Sultan or King at the head of state, although many of the positions are simply honorary. The city streets are clean, colorful Read more…
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WorkAway – International Youth Hostel in Kyoto, Japan
In April 2016, I volunteered for a month in an international youth hostel in Kyoto, Japan. It was my third volunteering experience, the second through workaway, and I absolutely loved it! I saved $800 in accommodations, made new friends and enjoyed a totally new way of travelling. In a densely Read more…
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Sahai Nan Permaculture Farm – Barefoot with Friends
In late February 2016, I pursued a new experience on my travels in the form of a permaculture farm volunteering retreat. I want to explain why this experience was worthwhile, and why it was a good decision during my travels in terms of Experience, Money and Time. Decisions have to be Read more…