11 Foods You Must Try in Costa Rica
It is an absolute shame that many perceive Costa Rican food as unimaginative or bland. Because that is simply not the case. Yes, the cuisine is based heavily on rice, beans, meat and corn (corn-based tortilla's etc), but Tico's have managed to spice things up with an eclectic range of…
Top 10 experiences in New Zealand you must not miss
With all the talk about adventures in New Zealand, whether it's from friends or from stories you heard through the media, it is hard to work out what you will do and what you have time for and even how far will the budget stretch. The amazing ranges of mountains,…
10 Towns to Visit on Your Trip to Australia
Heading to Australia on your gap year or backpacking trip? Here are 10 of our favourite cities not to be missed on your Australian travel. Australia has long been the favourite destination with backpackers and gap year travellers. A road trip in Australia features everything from white sandy beaches, to…
10 unique adventure experiences on Australia’s East Coast
Australia and adventure both start with an 'A' - and this country really is a veritable playground of adventure experiences. We could list 50 experiences without a blink of an eye here that you really should do in Australia. So, we thought lets recommend of some that are slightly different. …
The Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Croatia
Based on the best-selling book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, the Games of Thrones drama is set in a world where summers span several decades and winters can last a lifetime. From the brutal south to the frozen north, and beyond the ancient wall…
Top 7 Sri Lanka trekking trails
A guide to the best hikes in Sri Lanka Hiking in Sri Lanka is the best way to experience the island’s diverse landscapes and escape the typical tourist trail. Enhance your Sri Lanka holiday with the top Sri Lanka trekking trails, which range from gentle tea country walks to strenuous…
10 Must Visit Places in Australia
Incredible diversity of landscapes Everyone loves Australia - the fun life-loving people, the bizarre wildlife, the beaches and surf, and the incredible diversity of the landscapes. Unfortunately, there is never going to be enough tome to take in all of Australia from the wild West Coast, to the buzzing East…
Day trips from Split – island hopping, boat trips and more
If you have time before or after your U.Trip to Croatia and should you find yourself in Split, then we have created our very own list of the best day and boat trips to do. Split is the second-largest city in Croatia and sits as the gateway to the beautiful…
The Great Hikes and Walks in New Zealand
New Zealand is famous for some of the best walks in the world. Both the South Island and North Island boast a huge variety of walking trails. It is a cliché sure, and the marketing department can’t stop telling us, that New Zealand is Lord of the Rings scenery -…
A brief look at the Vietnam War
What happend in the Vietnam War? After the French colonial administration were outed in 1954, North Vietnam wished to merge the north and the south and create a single Soviet state, much like those of China and the USSR (Soviet Union). What ensured was one of the saddest and darkest…