I know I said that this blog isn’t about me writing about all the places I’ve visited; thus, leaving many readers relying on this site as a cure for insomnia. Nevertheless, I thought it might be nice to review my year in travel so far and, rather than blather on about all the amazing neoclassical churches I visited or the many sites of Etruscan interest I encountered, I had the…
After several posts from yours truly, I can only imagine that regular readers of Pulped Travel are growing tired of hearing my thoughts on travel by now. I therefore, had a brainwave. I am lucky enough to have met and know so many people that are as passionate as me about travel that I thought I should hand over the reins to them so that they can offer you something…
In September 2008 the world we live in changed forever. No more would we worry or panic about our humdrum lives as a saviour, taking the form of an A-List Hollywood actress, was there to help solve and improve our once miserable existences. Yes…I am talking about Gywneth Paltrow and her much derided weekly lifestyle newsletter GOOP (www.goop.com). It isn’t my intention to tear into Gwynnie’s online baby; most of…
Let me tell you one truism about backpacking. You can guarantee you are certain to meet some utter freaks on your journeys. They are the hallmark of the budget travel experience and are bound to stick in your memory for longer than you’d hoped. My advice? Embrace these weirdos! Enjoy their bizarre, off-the-wall company and savour their outlandish behaviour. Not only will these people be fantastic for your self-esteem, they…
As you might expect, being on the road as a solo traveller can be a lonely affair. It doesn’t have to be and it is up to you to decide what you want from your trips. Personally, I enjoy meeting people on my travels. As I have mentioned before, I have been lucky enough to make (what I consider) some lifelong friends from my backpacking trips. It is a great aspect…