Getting Started
Getting ready to embark on an epic journey around the world can be a daunting task. The Goats On The Road are here to help. We’ve done it… multiple times, and in this section you can get a little help from experienced travellers. Even if you’re already experienced, you’ll still find some new ideas here.
Backpack Review: Osprey Farpoint 55L (2017 Update)
Today I’ll be reviewing my current backpack, the Osprey Farpoint 55L. I’ve taken this pack on enough treks now that I feel it’s time to grade its performance to help others who may want to purchase this bag. Anyone looking for a backpack should strongly consider the Osprey Farpoint series as they are strong, durable ...
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5 Ways To Ruin A Perfectly Good Trip (and How to Avoid Them)
You’ve got your flights booked and your destination(s) planned. Everything is ready to go and you’re excited for your next big trip. But what if your perfectly good trip doesn’t turn out as good as you thought it would? Sadly, this happens often and it’s usually because people make a few simple mistakes along the ...
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10 Travel Tips For Saving Money
There are loads of tips for saving money while travelling. We’ve extended our trips 2-3 months longer in the past by following these simple rules. Travel doesn’t need to be expensive! We’ve come up with this list of our favourite ways to save money, we hope it can save you a few bucks too! Here ...
Travel Essentials For Men: The Complete Packing List
We’ve written about what the ultimate packing list for full-time travellers, we’ve given a breakdown of what’s in my backpack (and should be in every woman’s bag), so now it’s time to put together a list of travel essentials for men. In this post I’ll share the travel packing list for the items in Nick’s ...
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The Complete Travel Packing List For Women
We’ve written about what we consider to be “backpack essentials” for a trip around the world, but we thought we should put together a travel packing list to show exactly what’s in each of our backpacks. Obviously, there are differences between what Nick packs and what I pack, so this post will be all about ...
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Our Daily Budget For Every Country We’ve Visited
We’ve travelled through 35 countries and kept to a very typical backpacker budget in all places. We thought we’d share with you our individual cost summaries for every country we’ve visited along with a quick breakdown of expenses. We have a very comfortable travel style, but we always opt for the cheapest double private rooms ...
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