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A Forcella A Day Keeps the Doctor Away
…he can’t keep up with the uphill scrambles and downhill slides. Forcella is Italian for mountain pass and there was at least one...


48 Hours in Sumatra
First, I’d like to just say a big thank you to Ashley and Mike for allowing me to guest post. I often travel as a back-packer and stay in...


Fabulous Florence
An art lover’s city-paradise and foodie’s haven Located in the popular Italian province of Tuscany, Florence is indeed a culture capital...


#ICYMI: April 27th
Hello Roamers. Hope all is well, whether out on the trail or at home scheming out the next trip. Here is a rundown on travel-related...


Weekend Adventure in Oslo
Last weekend I went on my second adventure of the year, to Oslo in Norway. I think it was the prettiest city I have ever visited. I have...


Hostel Hopping: Hanoi Backpackers Hostel (The Original)
Vietnam is a stalwart locale along the backpacker trail, and within it are some very superb hostels. Today we take a closer look at the...


Hostel Hopping: Hedonist Hostel Belgrade
Located on tree-lined Simina in the centre of Belgrade, you can find Hedonist Hostel, with its flowering window boxes and bright orange...


Hostel Hopping: Milhouse Hipo and Avenue
Hostels breathe life into the backpacker trail. They are our home away from home, providing shelter, organizing activities, and creating...


Bland Soup in the Bolivian Salt Flats
(Photo courtesy of Nico Kaiser via Flickr) Picture this: you're traipsing around endless expanses of salt, so far away from civilization...
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