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Budget Backpacking Guide To: South Africa

Have you ever considered backpacking through South Africa but thought it would cost you too much money?  Well, think again.  This is a backpacker’s haven.  Yes, some excursions and things along the way will cost you a bit more than other countries, but the value for money in this country is amazing!  If you’re from ...
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Go To Myanmar Before It’s Too Late!

“This is Burma and it is unlike any land you know about.” -Rudyard Kipling, Letters from the East (1898)- Things are changing everywhere in the world, but perhaps this global metamorphosis can be best portrayed in Myanmar, where tourists are flooding in as the travel barriers are being broken down. With every government sanction dropped ...
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10 Reasons To Travel To Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is still budget backpacker’s territory, where voluntarily homeless souls wander the endless coastlines, trek through the dense jungles and indulge in the delicious cuisines. A trip through Southeast Asia is often a right of passage into the big wide world of travel and makes for a great first, or one-hundred-and-first trip. Some people mistakenly ...
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Planning A Trip To Southeast Asia: A Guide for Travellers

So, you’re planning a trip to Southeast Asia. Like we did, you probably have lots of questions. Where do I sleep? How much will it cost? How many countries can I see and how long should I stay in each one? Where should I go? How do I get there? What sights should I definitely ...
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10 Reasons To Travel To Africa: A Budget Backpacker’s Guide

There are so many reasons why we love Africa that it is hard to narrow it down to just 10. Africa is a continent like no other on this planet. The cradle of civilization, the birthplace of mankind and the origin of all species, this is truly where it all began. While backpacking around Africa ...
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10 Downsides To African Travel: A Budget Backpacker’s Guide

Africa is a continent bathed in historical significance, ancient ruins, tribal culture and raw nature. It exudes the type of pure excitement that most budget backpackers can only dream of. It has something new to offer at every turn and is always a feast for the senses. But Africa isn’t all safaris, sun swept beaches ...