Vietnam is an incredible destination for backpackers. It’s cheap, energy-charged and fairly easy to navigate. The food is addictive, the motorbike culture is wild and beautiful, and the hostel scene is world-class. What more could you want!? We've recently updated our backpacking guide for Vietnam with extra wisdom from recent trips: it's fresh, sexy, and mega-helpful for inspiration and practical tips. Click the button and give it a read :) > Backpacking Vietnam:Routes, Budget & Tips > Did I...
7 days ago • 2 min read
The Taj Mahal was once described as "a teardrop on the cheek of eternity." Our man Aiden chose different words. "A shit stain on the arse cheek of my Indian trip", he said. Travel has that power. To build something up for years and then hand you the reality, which is usually noisier, sweatier, and significantly more expensive than advertised. We love controversy. But more than that, we love honesty. So our team took a brutal but hopefully humorous look at some of the most overrated travel...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Girls, girls, girls... today, we have a special treat on the menu. For the aspiring adventurer in you, the one who always craves more. The one who's ready to hit the road and stick out their thumb, to go wherever the wind takes them. Today, we're talking about hitchhiking as a woman. Click to read"Hitchhiking as a Woman:Lessons Learned" Hecks yeah! 👍👍 Hitchhiking as a woman may sound scary, but guess what? It doesn’t have to be all that daunting. It's not for everyone, that's for sure, but...
14 days ago • 1 min read
If you are looking for somewhere different, raw and endlessly scenic, Kazakhstan should be high on your list. The country is filled with incredible landscapes, futuristic cities and ancient Silk Road landmarks. Places you've probably never even dreamed of. We put together a list of the 15 most beautiful places in Kazakhstan so you can get some inspiration :) Click here to seeThe 15 MOST BeautifulPlaces in Kazakhstan! A lil' sneak peek of what's to come. 15 Beautiful Places in Kazakhstan...
18 days ago • 1 min read
We travel to open our minds and “find ourselves”, Reader. But, sometimes, we end up finding a big, steaming heap of shit instead. Today, we show you destinations you should NOT bother with. Click here to read...Top 12 Worst Countries to Visit[Honest Backpacker Take] Can you guess where?... Top 12 Worst Countries to Visit Travelling in the Internet era is usually ALL about the BEST - the best destinations, the best gear, the best this and the best that. And while people love to know the best...
21 days ago • 2 min read
The euphoric moments. The tantalising sensations. The rocking of dorm beds… Ahh, yes, Reader. Today, I’ve landed in your inbox to explore the weird and wonderful world that is… hostel sex! Click the red button below to get it on. 👉 Sex in Hostels:Backpacking Storiesand the Lessons They Teach Yeehaw! Many backpackers, whether by choice or by chance, have partaken in or witnessed the act in action. It is an enduring part of the hostel experience. But, is it really okay to get frisky in a room...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Van life is (arguably) the best kind of life. Plenty of our Broke Backpacker folk have either travelled (or full-blown) lived in a campervan at some point in their lives. For many of us, it is the superior way to travel. You carry everything with you, sleep wherever (or, well, mostly), and get to travel slow and still wake up in a new place everyday if you so desire. Dani, our resident Kiwi, has just come back from yet another van adventure, so we'll be passing the mic to her for another...
28 days ago • 3 min read
Tucked away in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man is home to superb natural beauty and a very unique history. Most people who visit this island come for the TT, a wild (and very famous) motorcycle race which happens every year, but my guess is that not a lot of those people think it's possible to walk around the whole place. The Raad ny Foillan (or the ‘Way of the Gull’) is the true main event for us. An epic 100-mile coastal path that circles the entire island. One of the most underrated...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
At some point in your travels, you will embarrass yourself so thoroughly that the only reasonable response is to laugh. The Broke Backpacker team has done it all: a naked walk of shame in the Colombian jungle, an oat milk bath in the heart of London, emergency pooing behind a truck in one of the most conservative countries in the world... The list goes on and on 😬 Click here to read ourMost Embarrassing Travel Stories! “Excuse me. Have you seen our dignity?” We've ALL made a fool out of...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read