From coastline to ruins and villages, Turkey is a country for all types of travelers. But getting around Turkey can always be a bit tricky. There is abundance of ways to get around the country, from boat, bus, train, car/motorcycle, planes, hitching, and bicycles.  Yet, learning what transportation route is the most affordable, safe, quickest, and effective can be a bit difficult considering how many option ...

If you're looking for some adventure on a dormant volcano, look no further than Turkey. 1,500 km southeast from bustling markets of Istanbul  sits the highest mountain in Turkey,  Mount of Agri and its Ararat peak at 5, 137m, a paradise for mountaineering climbers in the region.  Mount Agri is between the cities of Agri and Igdir, right by the borders of Iran and Armenia, consider a car hire in Turkey. Alth ...

With only two weeks away from my 3-week backpacking trip to South Africa, I think I'm ready. Or kind of. Believe it or not, I'm really excited to fly with KLM Airlines again because my experience with them last year to Tanzania was great. We were stuck in the place for over 6 hours due to the weather conditions and KLM kept us informed and fed us the entire time. So with a quick stop in Amsterdam and then a ...

It was a random Friday night when my boyfriend and were looking for a BYOW restaurant. After looking for restaurants online, we fell on Akwaba restaurant, only a few minutes from our place, and of course, a BYOW restaurant. The best part of this research is that not only was it a BYOW restaurant but it was also an African restaurant with Greek fusion. Odd mix, you're thinking right? That's what we thought b ...

Backpacking makes for an exciting travel experience, and it can be satisfying when travellers enjoy the benefits of a cosmopolitan adventure at just a fraction of the cost. Ways to Save Money Keen backpackers should start by looking for savings on some of the key ingredients of their expedition – travel, accommodation, food and essential equipment. Depending on the journey planned it may be that savings are ...

For young people traveling abroad for the first time, it can be as exciting as it is stressful. Working with America By Rail, we meet travelers of all types, and we often find students are the most hungry for knowledge about what to expect and any helpful tips when they first venture out of the country. With that in mind we reached out to some savvy young travel bloggers and asked their tips for young peopl ...

Simply wandering around the world with just a bag on your back is top – or damn near the top – of many travel-fanatics’ wish lists. What could be better than feasting all of your senses on every weird and wonderful corner of this globe for weeks on end? Not much, if you ask me, but what many don’t realise before they jet off is that backpacking can be very tiring indeed! Travel time, for starters, can be a ...

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="569" caption="Source: Lonely Planet"][/caption] This is it! After getting my 3-weeks of vacation approved, I finally decided on my next destination. South Africa I come! After much back and forth between Indonesia and South Africa, I finally made my decision. The flight isn't booked yet and I guess it won't be written in stone until then but one thing is for sure, I ...

Depending on where you're traveling in the world on a budget, you'll probably be debating on whether you should take a bus or train to get to your destination. Some countries like Spain offer an extensive and cheap bus route whereas other countries such as Italy have a much more extensive train route and not a bus one. Reading up on the countries you're traveling to is the best way to determine which one is ...

It's that time of the year where I'm trying to figure out where my next backpacking destination will. I was initially planning to visit Indonesia in the spring but it seems that South Africa will also be a viable option. Decisions, Decisions! This is where I need your help! My dilemma with Indonesia is that I'm not quite sure what are the best place to visit in the country. But that aside, I'm not sure if I ...