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3 Sure Ways to Get Food Poisoning Abroad
No one wants to be sick whilst traveling, but it happens to the best of us. And whilst you can't avoid all sickness when you're on the road, you can definitely avoid most food poising by knowing the riskiest items. So here are my top 3 sure fire ways to get food poisoning whilst abroad. 1. Eating Street Rice Image [...]
How to Score the Best Seat on a Plane
I have a dream of one day scoring a free upgrade to business class on a long-haul flight. I am yet to realise this dream. But just because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean I don't try every time I board a plane. Different people have their idea of what the best seat is. Some like to be at the [...]
Pacsafe Venturesafe GII Backpack Review
When traveling, knowing your luggage is safe and secure is a huge weight off your mind. If like me you travel with a laptop, camera or tablet the worst thing possible is discovering that you have been pick pocketed or your backpack has been cut open while you're on a bus or train and your valuables have been stolen. Before [...]
Adelaide Comes Alive With Fringe!
Ten years ago the Adelaide Fringe Festival was a fantastic local event with great artists and nice venues, injecting a lot of unique energy and fun into the East End. Today the Adelaide Fringe Festival has more than quadrupled in size. With over 1200 acts and multiple large venues throughout the city as well as the many smaller performance spaces, [...]
Enjoy a Chocolate Class in Cusco
I love chocolate, it's one of life's great pleasures. So when I had the opportunity to take a chocolate cooking class whilst I was in Cusco I couldn't say no. Choco Museo is located two blocks from Plaza de Armas in central Cusco. A museum, cooking school, shop and cafe all in one, Choco Museo is a great place to [...]
Independent Travel Vs. Group Tours: Which is Better?
There is a definite divide in the backpacking community when it comes to organised tours compared with going it alone. Both group tours and independent travel have positives and negatives, so which is better suited to you? Independent Travel The idea of traveling independently is terrifying to many, for me however it's an amazing way to experience the world. Whether [...]