Travel is one of the most fulfilling experiences you can have, and backpacking—really getting down into the heart of a country—is even more so. While the overwhelming majority of backpackers return having had an adventure that enriched their lives, a small few return worse for wear, having had a not-so pleasant experience that soured the rest of the trip. We’re not talking now about having to make a claim on your travel insurance policy for a lost came raor missing your flight from London to Berlin…we’re talking about the bigthings that can go wrong and change a dream adventure to...

Capital of Hungary, Budapest, holds a front-ranking position among the most attractive cities of the world. Among a few capitals of different countries that I visited in Central Europe, Budapest captivated me the most with its magnificent buildings. It successfully combines a centuries old architectural and cultural heritage with the latest features of modern life. A day trip at Budapest is possible as the public transports are very convenient, especially with its Hop On Hop Off  services. With HUF 4500 (around Euro 16) per pax, we purchased tickets from Giraffe Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Bus and Boat tour. The...

When you hear the words ‘tropical holiday’ your mind immediately goes to secluded beaches, white sand and palm fronds. Without a doubt, all of these elements can make up a fantastic trip, but if you like a little culture with your tropical getaways, we’ve got five destination suggestions that are not only steamy and tropical, but culturally enlightening as well. From Vietnam hotels to Thai street markets, we’ve got the lowdown on tropical vacations with a twist. Are you game? Vietnam The stunning southeast Asian jewel of Vietnam is a hotbed of culture, history and scenic vistas that’ll have you...

Picture above isn’t a painting, it’s a real building and it’s a real residential block and there are people literally staying inside! My first impression about the building was that why would the residents allow the kids to simply paint the wall. It looks as if the kids drew some uneven lines to partition each unit and painted each unit with different colors to make its design looks so random. But whoever the kids are, they must be brilliant painters! At least I have fallen in love with this whimsical architecture. If you still have no idea what is going...

The island, situated in the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of Africa, is one of the mostpopulated areas in the Canary Islands. The capital of Gran Canaria is Las Palmas which is also thelocation of the only airport on the island. Gran Canaria is part of Spain and was first brought intothe Spanish empire in 1483 after many years of incursions. Holidays to Gran Canaria bring in over amillion tourists every year and the island is incredible popular. Located south east of both Fuerteventura and Tenerife, the island is well noted for its microclimates. The south area of the...