For students considering the cultural rite of passage that is a gap year, Thailand is the country that has it all. Dropping off the grid for a while in Thailand …

Having a hydration pack makes any outdoor activity, especially hiking or trail running, so much easier. Carrying water on your back without having to stop to take a sip, really …

Enjoyed the world over, tubing is one of the best things you can do on a river. So what exactly is this must do Gap Year experience? What is Tubing? …

Looking out on Mount Vesuvius from Sorrento has an infinite feel. The sun sets in perfect shades of pink and purple as one of the world’s most well known volcanoes …

Nestled between two lakes and several mountains is Interlaken. An essential stop off for any European backpacker… especially those with a thrill seeker edge. I was invited out here by …

Head torches have become essential to outdoor sports enthusiasts because of its hands-free lighting benefits and even for those situations where you’re trying to pack your backpack in the middle …

Moscow is not your usual backpacking destination, especially because of its reputation for being one of the most expensive and unfriendly cities in the world, but once you break beneath …

Sydney is one of the most popular stops for round the world travellers or gap year explorers and there is much to do in this great city. From Sydney’s iconic …

Life is full of excuses. “I forgot.” “I’ll do it later.” “The dog ate my homework.” You all know the most common ones. But people also make excuses when it …

The heart-shaped land of Bosnia and Herzegovina is often overlooked by travelers. The country has a lot to offer backpackers and “suitcasers” alike: beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, food, color, culture, and …