I would love to welcome you all to Miami!

Miami is a melting pot of cultures, really. Many cities are described the same way but how many holds the record of being the city number one in the world in terms of the percentage of residents born outside the country?

Miami hosts some 12 million overnight visitors every year, many of them are on their way to a Caribbean cruise or somewhere else. In my opinion one should spend at least few days in the city to see what it´s all about.…

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Originally posted here: http://lifeinasack.net/2011/07/05/airbnb-a-new-accommodation-option-for-backpackers/

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As budget backpackers, we thrive on getting the most bang for our buck. We'll often go to great lengths to save that dollar or two by sleeping on the…

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THAT’S the toilet?

Just like all you design-loving travelers,

…I have experienced a quickened heart rate due to exceptional design on numerous occasions.

However, during my adventures through South East Asia, I encountered fewer well-designed spaces as my travels became more remote (and my budget quickly evaporated) and I actually found myself becoming

accustomed to ridiculously designed spaces.…

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Posted by Kim Mance of Galavanting.tv & host of TBEX '10



There will be quite a lot going on the weekend of TBEX '10 beyond the event itself, and I'm pretty excited about that. We're still working out the details of the event schedule, and will soon announce the list of fabulous speakers. But in the… Continue

In all my traveling I have been to some amazing hostels, however check out these top five hostels in the world and let me know your thoughts.



Backpackers International Rarotonga Hostel – Cook Islands



It’s a place were a white sandy beach and shining blue sea in just minutes away from your dorm. You can stroll along this paradise beach and wander around tropical green gardens to amazing waterfalls. Not only does this hostel offer beautiful scenery but also trekking,… Continue

A trip for backpackers is not always a splendor vacation it is more like quest. From my past experiences of backpacking I came across situations that always seemed to arise more than twice. It may have been just my luck, since I am a very unluckily person, but after a while I heard that these occurrences happened to most backpackers.



Missing a train



Running after a train, with a heavy backpack is a common occurrence; well at least for most backpackers. I remember a time… Continue

Even the most experienced travel photographers make a simple mistake. It has nothing to do with the quality of the photos they take, is independent of the quality of their camera, and has little to do with composition. I'm not talking about how to take stunning shots of the local people, natural beauty or architectural flare you encounter. I'm talking about the photos that will never make it into the photo gallery you share with friends and… Continue

Of course it's always a breath taking experience especially if you are venturing into a new place you have never been to before. But, when you run out of cash, that will be a different story, and you will be jeopardizing the purpose of your trip- that is to enjoy while you're at it! So I will give you 10 helpful tips on how to go out on a journey savoring the moment while at the same time being money-wise.



1. Book your plane ticket in advance.



Once you have a fixed… Continue

When I tell people I absolutely love traveling on my own they look at me like I'm crazy. With a skeptical eye they usually pause, think for a second, then ask where I stay. When I respond with, "Hostels - they're amazing" I usually get a sideways look, another pause and then "Did you see the movie Hostel?'. It's a shame really that in many ways that movie has become our generation's Jaws - only this time frightening the…

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