Chris Backe's Blog, page 57
March 3, 2019
21 INCREDIBLE Carry on Backpacks [March 2019 • Bargain Guide!]
What with an increasing number of airlines charging additional fees for placing baggage in their hold, and the ease with simply walking on and off an aircraft without needing to check baggage in or collect it on arrival at your destination, carry on backpacks are an integral part of modern travel for many of us. But with so many carry on backpacks on the market, how on earth do you decide which...
Where to Stay in Penang [March 2019 • COOLEST Areas!]
Full of rich culture, beautiful historical monuments, and secluded beaches, Penang is a must on any itinerary for Malaysia. The region is also well known by both Malaysians and Singaporeans as having the best cuisine in the country, making it ideal for foodies! But Penang has a ton of cool regions, and figuring out where to stay in can be challenging. So to help we’ve put together this guide on...
March 2, 2019
7 AMAZING Neighborhoods in Santiago [March 2019]
As the capital of Chile, Santiago has a lot to offer visitors. Sandwiched between mountains and ocean, the city is not only surrounded by natural beauty but also has a vibrant atmosphere and great cultural attractions! Finding where to stay in this sprawling city of over 5 million people can be tricky, however, especially if you are looking to stick to the safest areas. That is why we’ve created...
7 AMAZING Neighborhoods in Bogotá [March 2019]
Tourism to Colombia has exploded over the past few years, and as the capital city, Bogotá is one of the most popular entry points to the country. It is filled with great cuisine, vibrant artistic districts and atmospheric nightlife. If you only have enough time to visit one area of Colombia, Bogotá is definitely the place to be! The sheer size of the city, poor public transport...
March 1, 2019
21 Awesome Hostels in Melbourne [BARGAIN Guide • Coolest Hostels 2019]
Melbourne is the capital of the Southern Australian state of Victoria, and it’s jam-packed with culture. Here, there are museums, galleries, exhibits, and live music throughout the city pretty much every day of the week. There’s also a thriving café culture, and a lot of natural attractions just outside of the city – including a Penguin colony! With everything that Melbourne has to offer, it’s...
February 28, 2019
25 AMAZING Places to Visit in Mexico [March 2019 • Insider Guide!]
To many tourists, Mexico is simply a vacation spot where they can relax in the sun with a cocktail in hand. It may come as a surprise, but ancient Mexico actually dates back to 8,000 BC, making it one of the oldest countries in the world! In a country with thousands of years of history and culture, you might not know which destinations to visit during your journey to Mexico. But we are here to...
February 27, 2019
23 Unbelievable Hostels in Taipei [EPIC Bargains for 2019]
Taipei is a megacity and the futuristic capital of the island nation of Taiwan. It’s not on the most common tourist itineraries, but it should be as it offers up world-class cuisine, interesting museums and galleries, and there’s a national park just a stone’s throw away. With the sheer size of Taipei, sometimes it’s hard to know the best place to stay – and Taipei isn’t the kindest city on the...
February 26, 2019
16 UNREAL Travel Daypacks [March 2019 • Insider Guide!]
Daypacks are there to fill that need between reaching a destination – for which you’ll need a backpack or suitcase – and enjoying the destination once you’ve arrived. You certainly don’t want to empty out your main bag, which might not even be an option, or be forced to lug it about from pillar to post when something much lighter will do the job just as well. Thankfully there are a huge range of...
11 UNREAL Travel Daypacks [March 2019 • Insider Guide!]
Daypacks are there to fill that need between reaching a destination – for which you’ll need a backpack or suitcase – and enjoying the destination once you’ve arrived. You certainly don’t want to empty out your main bag, which might not even be an option, or be forced to lug it about from pillar to post when something much lighter will do the job just as well. Thankfully there are a huge range of...
11 AMAZING Travel Jackets [March 2019 • Bargains Guide!]
Although we may all dream of travelling constantly in bright, warm sunshine just like in the movies, the reality is we’re more than likely to need a jacket at some point during our travels. Parts of Europe can get chilly at pretty much any time of year, while a short rain shower is possible almost anywhere at any time. And that’s before we’ve even mentioned destinations known for their cold climes...
