Chris Backe's Blog, page 52
March 31, 2019
7 INCREDIBLE Neighborhoods in Launceston [April 2019]
Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania and the main gateway to the stunning scenery of Northern Tasmania. Sitting at the base of the Tamar River, Launceston is surrounded by great wineries and also has some intriguing historical attractions! As it has quite a small population and is spread across a wide area, finding the best place to stay in Launceston can be tricky. Each area has its...
March 28, 2019
7 INCREDIBLE Neighborhoods in Anaheim [April 2019]
Best known as the location of Disneyland, Anaheim is a popular city for tourists from across America and the rest of the world! Beyond Disney, the city has much more to offer from historic districts to great restaurants. Figuring out where to stay in the city can be difficult due to its sprawling nature, and with many of the resorts being based around Disneyland. That’s where we come in! We’ve...
March 27, 2019
7 AMAZING Neighborhoods in Charlotte [April 2019]
Charlotte is a gateway to the American South and a great introduction to the culture and turbulent history of the region! Though previously known as a business centre, the tourism industry has brought some great attractions and tours to the city. Since Charlotte still has a developing tourism industry, it can be difficult to figure out exactly where to stay. This large and vibrant city has some...
7 INCREDIBLE Neighborhoods in Long Beach [April 2019]
Located just south of Los Angeles on the boundary with Orange County, Long Beach is a popular tourist destination on America’s Pacific Coast. It is often regarded as one of the country’s most diverse cities, giving a very multicultural feel and providing some unique attractions! As the city is quite densely populated with many different areas in such a small space, finding the right area to stay...
11 AMAZING Duffel Bags [April 2019 • Bargains Guide!]
Backpacks are great, but their often compartmentalized design, sometimes odd shaping, and limited carrying ability – you can carry it on your shoulders as intended or not at all – mean more and more people are turning towards duffel bags instead for their travels. Simple to pack and unpack, and offering a large area of free space, the contents of a duffel bag is much easier to visualize too.
11 UNREAL Travel Vests [April 2019 • Insider Guide!]
Travel vests have earned a place on many frequent traveler’s kit lists because they can be so extraordinarily useful when out and about and away from home. We all have those bits and pieces we need to keep with us when we’re traveling – from passport and cash to memory cards, earphones, and maps. The only real alternative to a travel jacket is a pair of pants with a hell of a lot of pockets or a...
March 26, 2019
11 AMAZING Mosquito Nets [April 2019 • Bargains Guide!]
It’s 2am and there’s a sudden droning sound right in your ear, which means only one thing – mosquito! And we guarantee they won’t leave you alone until long after they’ve had their fill – of you. Avoiding this situation is easy. Have a mosquito net in place and sleep like a baby! Mosquitos and other biting insects are not only troublesome sleep disturbers, but they are disease-carrying in many of...
March 25, 2019
21 Awesome Hostels in Madrid [BARGAIN Guide • Coolest Hostels April 2019]
Madrid, the capital city of Spain, boasts amazing art, culture, and nightlife in a vibrant city where it’s impossible to be bored. World class art galleries, museums filled with relics of Spain’s past, and opulent royal palaces are all not to be missed on your break here. With everything going on in such a huge city, it can be difficult to pick where to stay. Furthermore, Madrid isn’t exactly a...
March 24, 2019
7 AMAZING Neighborhoods in Kuching [April 2019]
Sarawak is generally less visited by tourists than Peninsular Malaysia. As the capital of the region, Kuching is the main gateway and a great way to visit Sarawak safely. The city is a melting pot of cultures, and as such has a vibrant culinary and cultural scene! With it being off most tourist radars, it can be hard to figure out which area of Kuching to stay in. The city is large and densely...
March 23, 2019
Where to Stay in Edmonton [April 2019 • COOLEST Areas!]
Located in the heart of Alberta’s prairies, Edmonton is the capital of the province and a major hub in Canada. The city perfectly balances urban life with nature, creating an attractive destination for a more relaxed stay. It is also a good gateway into the Canadian Rockies! As the tourism industry is a little less developed than nearby Calgary, figuring out where to stay can be difficult. That’s...
