Healthy Happy Backpacking
Homestay Vs Hotels : What the heck is a Homestay?
When I was travelling with Emma, we were researching accommodation in Sri Lanka and in one particular location there weren’t many options. We could choose between a travellers hostel or a homestay. The homestay worked out to be cheaper and was in a more convenient location so we decided to go for this option. For […]
An Organised Tour Vs Planning Your Own Trip
I have been asked many times whether I think a planned tour with a company is needed for certain destinations or whether it is easy enough to plan your own trip. There are pros and cons to both: One costs more but you don’t have to put much effort into the organisation and execution of […]
Ankle Sprains: Early Stage Rehab Exercises and Advice
Ankle sprains can be one of the most troublesome injuries, especially if you have an active itinerary. Unfortunately, ankle sprains are quite common and can be caused by a number of things. You may experience a variety of symptoms including pain, swelling, bruising and limited movement. You can expect the worst pain and swelling […]
Phone Network Providers in BC, Canada
The main phone network providers in British Columbia are: Bell Virgin Fido Rogers Telus Sim-Only Deals I was looking for a sim-only deal as I recently bought a new phone back in the UK. After research into which provider would be best to join in Whistler, I was left with the top choices being […]
Driving Licences in Canada – What do you need?
Planning to drive in Canada? Learn about the rules on driving licences here before arriving in case you aren’t legally able to drive and get into trouble!
Toilets Abroad: How to survive
Toilets abroad vary so much. If you dislike the public toilets in the UK, you will be extremely grossed out by most of the toilets around the rest of the world. As mentioned in the Backpacking: The Reality of the Nomadic Lifestyle post, the toilets are not always something you would think about when it comes […]
The IEC Visa and Moving to Canada
Have you been thinking of moving to Canada on the IEC visa or wondering what it would be like? I am aware that this is a super long post, but if you are thinking about moving to Canada or getting a working holiday visa, this is the only post you will need to read […]
Types of Transport Around the World
There are many different modes of transport. Some are more common in certain areas of the world due to cost of running, type of road/ terrain, distance needed to travel etc. This post outlines many of the different types of transport that exist around the world. Taxi Typically found in: All over the world […]
