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Travel News - August, 2009
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Friday, August 28, 2009

Go on a backpacking pilgrimage

Posted in Asia | 1 Comment
Get to know yourself on holiday
Anyone looking for a more meaningful travelling experience should read on. Read More
Friday, August 28, 2009

Who would you choose as your backpacking companion

Posted in Other Travel Posts | 1 Comment
Co-workers are apparently a popular choice
It's a tough decision but one that has to be made - who would you choose to travel with? Read More
Thursday, August 27, 2009

Head to Holland for a bit of culture

Posted in Events
Get arty in Holland this autumn
Backpackers intent on educating themselves on holiday might like to visit the Netherlands this winter. Read More
Thursday, August 27, 2009

Find your jazz hands at Camana Bay this winter

Posted in Events
Party all day the Camana Bay way
Backpackers in the mood for some sultry jazz stylings should head to the Caribbean this year. Read More
Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Don't forget to celebrate 250 years of Guinness

Posted in Events
Down a pint of the good stuff
Backpackers in Ireland will have a whale of time this September as it's Guinness's 250th birthday on the 24th! Read More
Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Backpack to the future

Posted in Other Travel Posts
Do away with your old suitcase
Travel in futuristic style with this new set of luggage. Read More
Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Backpacking filmbuffs should head to New York

Posted in Events
3D films coming to a cinema near you soon
Backpackers who like their films should visit New York's Dryden Theatre in August. Read More
Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Older people backpack too

Posted in Other Travel Posts
Don't worry about getting older - you can still go backpacking
No longer the monopoly of the younger generations - backpacking's calling to all ages now. Read More
Monday, August 24, 2009

Party in Dominica at the World Creole Music Festival

Posted in Central America | 2 Comments
Where you could be come October
Backpackers in the area might like to attend this festival. Read More
Monday, August 24, 2009

Things to do in San Francisco

Posted in Events | 1 Comment
Where I wish I was going to be this winter
There's lots going on in that neck of the woods this winter. Here are a few. Read More
Friday, August 21, 2009

Backpackings for girls

Posted in Other Travel Posts | 1 Comment
Hardcore ladies, ahoy!
Not all backpackers are men thirsty for adventure. The industry has a big female contingent as well.
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Friday, August 21, 2009

Backpack to Bristol Festival

Posted in Other Travel Posts
The weekend's sure to go with a bang
If you're in the area, head down for a weekend of fun and frolics. Read More
Thursday, August 20, 2009

Cheap travel options offered on Facebook

Posted in Transport | 1 Comment
Let social media do the flying
Let the social networking site sort your backpacking holiday for you. Read More
Thursday, August 20, 2009

Fly to Arizona for a boozy backpacking time

Posted in Events
Two days of fun to be had in Arizona
Head to cowboy country and make time for wine. Read More
Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Backpack to Santa Monica

Posted in Events | 1 Comment
Lots of fun to be had here
There's lots to see and do for travellers in Santa Monica. Read More
Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Smell your way around Texas

Posted in Central America
There's a lot of these to be had in Texas
Follow your nose on your backpacking travels. Read More
Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Would you get a manwax

Posted in Other Travel Posts | 1 Comment
Owch!
Backpackers can spend a lot of time on the beach and a growing trend is for men to rip all their hair off their body so they look good on the sand.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

A handy site to help backpackers out

Posted in Other Travel Posts
Be prepared
Before you head off on your travels, it might be an idea to visit this website to see if there's anything you haven't thought of. Read More
Friday, August 14, 2009

Cheap eats in Edinburgh

Posted in Europe | 3 Comments
Save your cash and eat in Edinburgh
Backpackers can be poor so if you're in Scotland, pick one of these three eateries in which you can save some cash. Read More
Friday, August 14, 2009

Hi ho elephant away

Posted in Asia | 1 Comment
Your carriage awaits
Backpacking trips to India aren't complete without a ride on an elephant. Read More
Thursday, August 13, 2009

Is technology more important than travelling

Posted in Other Travel Posts | 1 Comment
I say travel every time
Research done in Britain has indicated that people are more interested in their cell phones than going on holiday. Read More
Thursday, August 13, 2009

Theatre folklore and acrobatics what more could a backpacker want

Posted in Events | 2 Comments
The lovely land of Peru
Be entertained to death by Peru's Kusikay Company. Read More
Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Burn Zozobra in Santa Fe

Posted in Events
What Zozobra can look forward to
Take part in Las Fiestas this September and burn Zozobra with the best of them. Read More
Tuesday, August 11, 2009

How to cope with fear of flying

Posted in Other Travel Posts
Just hold on tight, you'll be fine
Follow this expert's guide and make flying phobias a thing of the past. Read More
Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Zero Baggage

Posted in Other Travel Posts | 2 Comments
No longer necessary
Backpackers off to pastures new may not need to worry about packing their bags anymore, making the process of travelling a lot easier and quicker. Read More
Monday, August 10, 2009

Have phone, will travel

Posted in Other Travel Posts | 1 Comment
Get rid of this and get a free flight
Backpackers with old phones can now swap them for a bit of cheap travel. Read More
Friday, August 7, 2009

Sail the stormy Dartmouth seas

Posted in Events | 1 Comment
Boats galore
Spend a weekend being entertained the nautical way. Read More
Thursday, August 6, 2009

The best books to take on a Europe-bound backpacking holiday

Posted in Destinations
Don
Take your pick of any of this travel expert's recommendations for holiday reading. Read More
Thursday, August 6, 2009

Leave No Trace

Posted in Other Travel Posts
Be clean
Be a good backpacker and follow the Centre for Outdoor Ethics' guide to making sure you don't have a negative impact on the environment. Read More
Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Backpack your way to Bestival

Posted in Destinations
Where I'm off to, come September
Head to the Isle of Wight for a weekend of music, mayhem and fancy dress. Read More
Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Fear of flying

Posted in Other Travel Posts
Not just for captains now
Perhaps one of the best places to stay while backpacking - ever! Read More
Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Insider tips for the scatty backpacker

Posted in Other Travel Posts
Be prepared - every good backpacker's motto
Follow some of these expert hints on how to have the perfect trip. Read More
Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Aloha to Hawaii

Posted in Events
I could die happy right here!
If you're lucky enough to be backpacking in Hawaii in August, head down to the World Heritage Festival to soak up some of the age-old culture. Read More
Monday, August 3, 2009

Its official - backpacking can help your career

Posted in Other Travel Posts
Backpacking
I always knew it was true but it's now been confirmed - backpacking can be beneficial to your career, according to one expert in the travel industry. Read More