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Posts Tagged ‘Australia’

Duane and Kim: Wright2Travel

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Recently we found out about Duane and Kim, an Australian couple planning a trip around the world. As we are huge fans of long term travel and extended career breaks, we naturally wanted to learn more about this intrepid couple and their exciting trip. After all, they have no set date to return home! Their plans will take them from Australia to Southeast Asia, and then into China, over to Europe and then to the U.S. We asked them a number of questions about their trip and their planning process, so read on to find out what they said.

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Tuesday Travel Trivia (Jan 18)

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve put up a trivia challenge, but rest assured, it’s back! First, the answer to the last trivia question, “Sinhala is the official language of which country that defeated Australia in cricket to win the World Cup in 1996?” And the answer is Sri Lanka. It looks like everyone got it right! Here’s this weeks question: (more…)

Stephanie’s Adventure at Twenty-Something Travel

Friday, August 20th, 2010

We’ve recently written about various travelers who have become jaded by the status quo of working a nine-to-five job. If you’ve noticed the trend, don’t worry: we’re trying to give you some inspiration to travel, after all. Not surprisingly, Stephanie Yoder falls into this category.
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How To Find A Hostel

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Hostels are generally the cheapest accommodation option out there for travelers. If you’re looking to save a few bucks while on the road, Hostels are most definitely an option you should consider. But before you land yourself a bunk, you’ll need to know what to consider when searching for and choosing a hostel.

Finding a hostel in many places is as straight forward as it sounds. Other times, insuring you get a good deal at a quality place can be tricky. Tactics for finding, reserving, and negotiating accommodations vary from city to city and region to region. First, here are a few things to consider when you’re searching for a hostel.
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