The east coast of Australia is one of the most popular backpacking destinations in the world. This well traveled route is home to many bucket list sights such as The Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays and the Sydney Opera House, just to name a few. We spent two months backpacking ‘the coastal trail’, the name given … Continue reading Cairns to Melbourne – Two Months of Travel
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5 Free Things To Do In Perth, Australia
Situated in Western Australia, Perth City is located on the Swan River. It is a metropolitan city with a laid back atmosphere. Perth is well known for its sunny climate, pristine beaches and creative food scene. Another thing Perth is also known for is the fact that it is not the cheapest of destinations for … Continue reading 5 Free Things To Do In Perth, Australia
24 hours in Yokohama on a Budget
Yokohama was our first stop on our 7 week Japan adventure. Located south of Tokyo this port city has lots to offer. As we were spending such a long time in Japan we had to stick to a budget. This meant getting creative with our plans. Going by that we wanted to share with you … Continue reading 24 hours in Yokohama on a Budget
4 Things to do in Beijing
The Forbidden City This is one of the main attractions in Beijing. It is located just beside Qiamen Square. This massive palace was the home to the Qing dynasties. It is an impressive structure comprised of a number of large gates leading from courtyard to courtyard. The flow of people can only move in one … Continue reading 4 Things to do in Beijing
The Great Wall of China at Mutianyu
One of the main things everyone comes to China for along with the amazing food is the Great Wall. This ancient structure is one of the 7 man made wonders of the world. Over a million people worked on the wall in its many different sections. For many the wall became their tomb. We took … Continue reading The Great Wall of China at Mutianyu
Beijing Expenses – 5 days
Accommodation: We stayed in Leo Hostel, 52 West Dazhalan Street, Qianmen, 100051 Beijing. This hostel was value for money and defiantly a case of you get what you pay for. We stayed in a 10 bed shared dorm. The room served its purpose as a place to sleep. No frills basic hostel accommodation. Staff were … Continue reading Beijing Expenses – 5 days