In 2010 I adventured off to the west coast for the first time. I always dreamed of visiting Vancouver Island and heard so much about its beauty. But since I only had the time to visit Victoria I never got the chance to really see the charm and magnificence city of Vancouver. Knowing how expensive it is to travel within Canada, I always seem to avoid Canadian trips and usually decided on an international adv ...

If you want to learn more about Off-Track Backpacking,  you can read our full interview with Women on the Road here. What top 3 pieces of advice would you give women 18 and under who want to travel on their own? Be aware of your surroundings at all times and always look at the positive outcome, rather than thinking the worse.   ...

Hey everyone, just a little note that we wrote a guest post for Room 77: Tips on Solo Female Travel. Book Room 77 is one stop to find and book your next hotel room. It's a pretty cool website, check it out! ...

In just a few weeks from now, OFF TRACK BACKPACKING will be launching a NEW site! It will include more pages/articles, resources for backpackers, trip planning, pictures to inspire you, and a chance for you to share your travel stories, by writing on our blog. We are very excited to take this next step of our blog, to make it more informative, and helpful for you! Please join us soon, in celebrating the new ...

Wales has plenty to offer to people who like to get out and explore and enjoy the great outdoors. From coastal walks along rugged cliff tops to mountain climbs in some of the most breath-taking scenery in the UK, Wales can challenge walkers of all ages and abilities. The abundance of lovely Welsh cottages dotted all the country also means you can escape it all and relax in a calming environment. Here we sel ...

The Edinburgh Festival is renowned throughout the world as the place to be in August and the Edinburgh Fringe has now established itself as one of the greatest comedy festivals. But beyond both of these contrasting cultural experiences there are many other events around Edinburgh which do not involve quite the same throng but still offer the chance to see some memorable comedy, literature, music and art. Ma ...

The English county of Yorkshire has some of the most stunning scenery and challenging terrain in the whole of the UK, making it an extremely popular destination for people who like to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Affordable holiday cottages deals in Yorkshirealso allow visitors to be based pretty much right in the thick of some diverse walking trails that take in the unique and charming countryside ...

There’s nothing worse than visiting a country and unintentionally offending the people you meet because of a cultural misunderstanding. To help anyone who is planning on visiting Britain in the not too distant future and possibly staying in Northumberland cottages with bags of character, Off-Track Backpacking have compiled six of the most common misconceptions so you can avoid any embarrassing mishaps. Ever ...

Women all over the world enjoy going on short getaways with their female friends, with the chief aim being to relax and unwind away from the all usual stresses and strains of everyday life. Some people like to unwind in a spa, some have a passion for fashion, some like to party night after night and others like to be wined and dined in style. Here are five suggestions of possible girly activities for anyone ...

For most people, traveling is always a memorable experience. We almost always remember our traveling experiences because we rarely get the opportunity to experience a new place and culture. When I speak with people about their traveling experiences, there’s always a mixed response.  In summary, people enjoy their end destinations, but their experience traveling seems to be riddled with bad experiences – del ...