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Budget Guide to Backpacking The Philippines

The Philippines is a place that manages to remain off of the average budget backpacker’s Southeast Asian itinerary, which is a surprise because it is a great place to travel. Cheap internal flights link many of the 7000+ islands and good local transport can get you around the islands once you’ve reached them. This is ...
Taking A Timeout From Travel

Taking A Timeout From Travel

Our 16 month world trip was coming to an “end”.  We were finishing up our travels through China and making our way down to Hong Kong, where we would be flying out to Vancouver.  So many thoughts go through a traveller’s mind when they reach the end of a long trip and are going back ...
Top 10 Most Beautiful Islands

Top 10 Most Beautiful Islands

When you think of the word “island” images of deserted, stunning beaches, swaying palm trees and lush jungles come to mind. Which is pretty much bang on! In this Top 10 list, you’ll find beautiful islands that are countries in themselves, autonomous regions or just lonely dots of land out in the sea.   Based ...
budget backpacking guide to myanmar

Budget Backpacking Guide To Myanmar

Myanmar has recently become the most searched country on this website, so we thought a Goat Guide was in order.  We hope this guide to Myanmar will help out all those people who plan on visiting this amazing country. In this Goat Guide, you will learn everything you need to know about Myanmar. How much ...

Top 5 Most Beautiful Lakes

What makes a lake so special?  For us, it’s the surroundings.  Whether it’s towering mountains, volcano walls or villages you’re looking for, one thing’s for sure, the surroundings should be peaceful and gorgeous to look at.  There’s something about hiking around a stunning lake, diving into fresh water and being out in nature that really ...

Budget Backpacking Guide To Egypt

This is the ultimate budget backpacking guide to Egypt, a place filled with backpackers who are seeking out excellent adventures on a budget. Egypt has it all, from The Great Pyramids Of Giza to the lost oases in The Great Sand Sea, this is a place where backpackers can really explore and fulfill their wandering ...