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The Great Western! Key West, US of A… – A Guest Post by Towelintherain

I am thrilled to announce the return of a regular guest poster, towelintherain, back from his travels in Florida’s Key West!  Check out his useful tips, hints and advice for making the most out of this beautiful part of the US. Here’s towelintherain’s previous post at The Rough Guide to a Lonely Planet – Shoestring Munich – A Guest Post by towelintherain. Also, towelintherain’s Tumblr can be found…

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…

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.…

Why I Blog About Travel

After two years of blogging about travel, I have realised I am writing in an overcrowded part of the Internet.  Blogs about travel, independent travel, budget travel and backpacking are numerous.  Many of those writing have established their space on the web longer than Pulped Travel and have reached further around the globe than I can possibly hope to do at this current moment in time.  So, why…