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England Travel or England My Home?

By on February 16, 2012 ]

In this travel guest post for 2Backpackers.com, Jimmy McIntyre of Strange Lands, shares his awkward experience coming back home to Newcastle, England after traveling long term. Returning Home I sat and watched the houses pass by – familiar yet different. The people getting on and off all had faces I’m sure I once knew. The [...]

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Pictures of Barcelona by Night: A Walk around the Gothic Quarter

By on September 30, 2011 ]

Luis Cicerone of Xixerone.com shares his pictures of Barcelona during a night stroll. A night walk around Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter or Barrio Gótico is a must for every visitor eager to experience a part of the soul of a city packed with architectural wonders, cultural gems, sunny beaches and exciting nightlife. I tend to think every [...]

Travel London

Travel in London – Soho District

By on September 26, 2011 ]

London Travel We decided to travel to London for the first time as a couple. I had once been here on business, but this time was hoping to see more than the changing of the Royal Guard. After landing at London Heathrow airport we arrived to our hotel around 1pm in the afternoon. Still tired [...]

Music Festivals

Glastonbury Festival Pictures

By on July 15, 2011 ]

Josh Aggars of flip flops city shares his experience and photos of the magic and wonder that is the Glastonbury Festival. Glastonbury Music and Arts Festival The Glastonbury Festival is like no other music festival on Earth. It is the biggest and best in the UK, a self-policed world where you forget about regular life for a few [...]

Edinburgh

Edinburgh in Pictures

By on June 24, 2011 ]

Luis Cicerone of Las Aventuras del Cicerone shows us Edinburgh through his lens. They call it the “Athens of the North” for a reason. For centuries Edinburgh, (pronounced Edin-bra), has been one of the most prominent hotspots for the arts, culture, literature and enlightment in Britain and Europe. Edinburgh – Athens of the North For [...]

Berlin Pictures

7 Things To Do in Berlin for Under 10 Euros

By on March 31, 2011 ]

Reichstag Building, Berlin by rs-foto, on Flickr Even on a backpacker’s budget there’s plenty to see and do in Berlin. Here’s our guide to seven great things to do in Berlin for less than €10 Euros, perfect for those travelling on a shoestring.

Pictures of Paris

Paris on the Cheap

By on November 23, 2010 ]

Ah Paris, the city of lights… the city of love… the city of backpackers?  This nickname might not have caught on yet, but Paris has a lot to offer the 18-25 set with a pack on their back.  Keep reading for some reasons why Paris is great destination for young adults and some tips on [...]

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Neolithic Presence in Jersey, Channel Islands

By on October 26, 2010 ]

Jersey (Channel Islands) is a small island off the coast of Normandy in the English Channel.  It has been inhabited since prehistoric times.  Nowadays, one can see traces of those first dwellers almost anywhere.  One of the things I loved doing the most during my time there was to put on my walking boots, grab [...]