Backpacking
Solo Traveler’s Guide To Australia
By Leah Rise. This guide to solo travel in Australia contains affiliate links to trusted partners! Australia is known for many things – laid-back beach bums, Vegemite, baby wombats, Russell Crowe and so much more. Mostly people come to see the stunning natural beauty of Uluru, the outback, pristine white sand beaches and of course,…Read more...
Notes On Appreciating Your First Bout Of Culture Shock
Something I didn’t appreciate until now was the beauty of your first real dose of culture shock. While I grew up traveling with my family — road trips to different amusement parks around North America and cruises to the Caribbean — my first true solo experience was heading to Bangkok, Thailand. From there I’d be…Read more...
How To Hostel When You’re Past “That Stage”
Hostels have a reputation for attracting budget backpackers on gap year looking to have one last hoorah before heading into “the real world.” While I’d argue each hostel has its own unique personality, I understand what my late 20s-30s friends mean when they say they feel too old for the hostel scene. There are many…Read more...
How To Annoy The Hell Out Of Your Hostel Mates
Hostels are a smart option when traveling. Not only do they help you save money, they allow you take advantage of free and discounted experiences, give you access to useful amenities like game rooms, kitchens and lounge areas, and help you socialize with other travelers. This being said, there are some globetrotters who are unaware…Read more...
Backpacker’s Guide To Tahiti And Her Islands
While destinations like Europe, South America, and South East Asia are often touted as popular backpacking destinations, another lesser-know option is French Polynesia, more commonly known as “Tahiti,” named after one of the destination’s largest islands. There are many ways to make a trip to Tahiti budget-friendly, as well as plenty of options for having…Read more...
Notes On Making Long-Lasting Travel Friendships
“Excuse me, where are you staying?! I’m looking for somewhere to sleep.” I turned around to find a young man about my age, 21 at the time, standing there with a giant backpack on. We were at a money exchange in Munich, and his shaggy appearance, the bags under his wide eyes and his quick…Read more...
She Loves Nothing More Than Her Backpack
She loves nothing more than her backpack… This was the original tagline for Jessie on a Journey, before I changed it to “Taking you beyond the guidebook” to reflect the quirkier and lesser-known experiences I wanted to share. That being said, the original tagline still rings true for me. I still remember the day I…Read more...
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