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September 2016

Photography to Inspire (Part 2)

I previously posted a number of photos from my travels as a way of inspiring my readers to grab their backpacks and travel (Photography to Inspire – Part 1)…even if this does mean going solo!  I thought I would do this again with a new batch of, what I hope you will find are, pictures that make you want to get out there in the big wide world…

Travel Technology – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

In the 10 or so years I have been travelling solo, I have noticed a distinct change in the way we travel; a shift in how we negotiate the journey.  Back in the summer of 2005, jetting off on my first big solo trip to Australia and New Zealand; a trip I had booked over the telephone.  I worked my way north, up the coast from Sydney arranging…

Northern India…Off the Beaten Track – A Guest Post by MikeC

My old friend and former South African park ranger, MikeC, was keen to contribute to Pulped Travel.  And, as a well travelled soul, I am pleased to have him on board for another of our guest posts.  Being a seasoned traveller means that MikeC likes to explore places less frequented by other travellers; something he wanted to share with you.  And, in this post, you get some great…

Budget Bliss!

Three stars!  That is all it takes to please me.  I write this blog post (in my Moleskine) as I lounge by the infinity pool in my three star hotel in Mauritius.  Up to this point, I have apologised four times already for a number of things I need not apologise for; namely the numerous attentive staff just doing their job.  As a regular user of hostels and…

Hostel Virgin?

You’re a virgin?!  You mean you have never experienced one before?!  A bit scared about it?  Well…let me help you; I’ve done it loads of times before!  With my advice, I guarantee you will have a pleasurable experience EVERY time!  Is this sexual nirvana, I’m referring to?  Nope…I’m talking about your first stay in a hostel.  These FIVE top tips will help you through your first hostel stay.…