For the 12 deals of Christmas my travel bud gave to me...

The vibrant hub of the Whitsundays, land of sun-kissed sand, sparkling water and beach side fun, Airlie Beach is a must see on the East Coast. No doubt you’ll be busy diving, snorkelling and escaping on cruises, but what about when you (and your wallet) need a bit of a rest? Here are 5 free […]

It's rare thing for a construction worker to give you a smile, particularly if you're a gangling male like myself. Therefore you can understand my confusion when all 28 of them flashed their pearly whites at me as we weaved our way through the mountains to Kaikoura. Traffic lights, safety cones and excavators line the […]

Adelaide: city of churches, vineyards and funky festivals. There’s a ton to do here, from watching live music and wandering markets to exploring Adelaide Hills on a luxury food and wine tour. But not every experience has to break the bank! Here are 7 awesome free things to do the next time you’re in Adelaide. […]

Earlier this year, it cost $7.49 to buy a single avocado in New Zealand. Yes, ONE. That's the equivalent of £4 or €4.50. For the same price you could buy yourself 12 pints of beer in Panama, 24 Kit Kats in India, or even 4kg of Spaghetti in Italy. Personally, the idea of eating and […]

Travelling alone is nothing to be scared of. Some only consider the negatives that are associated with travelling alone such as being lonely, not having anyone to talk to or boredom but forget all of the positive aspects that go with travelling solo... like giving yourself a bit of ME TIME! Sometimes you need to […]

Australia is a BIG country. There are countless regions to find farm work/ fruit picking to extend your 2nd Year Visa, from the sunny tropics of North Queensland down to the wine regions of South Australia and Western Australia. Here are 5 regions recommended by iBackpacker to check out on your travels: 1. Margaret River, Western Australia […]