A guide to backpacking Venice on a budget
Venice is arguably the world's most beautiful city, but for backpackers, it can drain the funds. Here's our 'how-to' guide to backpacking Venice on a budget.
7 reasons Italy might be your spirit country
Italy is home to all the good things in life...food, coffee, wine and La Dolce Vita. If you're looking for reasons to visit Italy, we've put together seven.
The best tips and tricks to travel safely in Southern Africa
Here are the safety tips we discovered on our African travels, to help you avoid becoming criminal fodder, or the latest victim of Africa-belly.
South Luangwa National Park: Africa's best safari destination?
For scenery, variety and density of animals, there really is no other park like South Luangwa National Park, one Africa's best safari destinations.
26 Incredible Things to do in Cape Town, South Africa
Looking for what to do in Cape Town? Having spent more than six weeks in South Africa’s Mother City, exploring the best that this vibrant, cosmopolitan city has to offer, these are our absolute favourite things to do in Cape Town.
Is South Africa Safe for Tourists? Here's Everything You Need to Know [UPDATED 2022]
One of the most common questions we're asked is "how safe is South Africa for tourists?" The question is simple but the answer is far more complicated. From an overview of South Africa's history, to what safety issues to look out for and how to travel safely as a tourist here, this post answers that question.
10 common myths about Africa that are simply not true
How many myths about Africa have you heard? There's no doubt a lot, so we've decided to go myth-busting and debunk the most common.
Our Top Annapurna Circuit Trekking Tips
Hiking Nepal's Annapurna Circuit can be long, hard and tough. If you're planning on doing it, you'll need our tips and hacks. Ain't no mountain high enough!
Our 12 favourite experiences from 12 months of travel
So many adventures, so many memories. These are our favourite travel experiences from the last 12 months traversing the globe.
12 lessons learnt from 12 months of travel
It's been a year since we chose to wander and we've grown so much since. Here are the 12 travel lessons learnt from our 12 months on the road.
Our Best in Travel For 2017
Forget Lonely Planet - this is the only 'Best in Travel' list you'll need for 2017.
Why TripAdvisor's wildlife attraction ban is awesome news
Because TripAdvisor's wildlife attraction ban changes everything.
Appy Days: The Travel Apps Every Traveller Needs
Every traveller needs these apps in their life. Which ones are our fave? Find out with our list of the best apps for travel.
So why is dark tourism a thing, anyway?
After visiting Cambodia's Killing Fields and S21 prison, and spending time exploring former WW2 death camps in Germany and Poland, we asked ourselves the question; why is dark tourism a thing?
6 lessons we learnt in 6 months of travel
Six months ago, we announced to the world that the pesky travel bug had bitten too hard and we were off to explore the world. These are the six life lessons we've learnt so far.
The Common Wanderer - Six Months On The Road
Our sixth month on the road has been our most intense yet. Find out where we went, what we did, our highs and lows and where we're off to next in our latest monthly update.
30 photos that will make you want to visit Nepal
Home to dramatic peaks, roaring rivers, animal-rich lowlands and the friendliest people on the planet. These 30 photos of Nepal will make you want to visit.
The river of kings: how to explore Bangkok's canals
Known as the 'Venice of the East', Bangkok's canals (khlongs) have been the lifeblood of Thailand for centuries. Don't miss out on exploring this unique, bustling waterway on a Bangkok canal tour on your next visit!
How to travel like a pro: Our ultimate pre-departure tips
Travel like a pro with our ultimate list of pre-departure tips, including insurance, packing, checking in and other tips!