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Battambang bamboo train, bamboo railway, Cambodia

Ker-bump

This relic of this cheap of simple Cambodian transport system can still be experienced in one part of the country. Here at the Battambang Bamboo Train.

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Is Japan actually expensive?

Japan has a reputation for being a very expensive country to travel in. It certainly costs more than most of Asia, but how bad is it really?

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How to visit Tuscany cheaply

Tuscany can be expensive, there’s no doubt about that. But here’s a sure fire way to do it cheaply AND see more of the local culture!

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Travels through Paraguay

What’s it like to travel through Paraguay? The buses aren’t the most comfortable but they are the most convenient and offer a real insight to the country.

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Is this a hostel or a resort?

You don’t find many backpacker hostels in South America with a pool and deckchairs. But at Puerto Iguazu in Argentina, you’d think you were in a resort!

Uruguay beaches from Punta Del Este

The secret playground of South America

Away from Punta del Este Punta del Este is the typical beach holiday in Uruguay. But it’s not the best. Here, the sands stretch for kilometres. Waves crash onto the shore, filling the air with thunder and the smell of salt. Birds fly overhead while fish leap from the water. The sun rises in the […]

How has Khao San Road changed, Bangkok, Thailand

Khao San Road blues

Has something about me changed? Or has the backpacker hub of South East Asia really lost its charm?

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The best street food in Bangkok

Bangkok is famous for its delicious street food but it can sometimes be hard to know where to start. So I’ve gone to an expert to find out everything!

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Hostels in Luxembourg

One of the great things about travelling through Luxembourg is the abundance of cheap youth hostels. They’re all connected up and it’s a breeze to move.

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