Your phone. Your DSLR camera. Your e-reader. Your travel documents. No matter what you’re carrying in your backpack, you’ll want to make sure it’s protected from unexpected rainstorms while you’re out traveling the world. The following waterproof backpacks for travel come in a variety of sizes and styles, but they all offer excellent protection for […]
Stay in a retro campervan on a beach in Kaua‘i
#Vanlife is no longer limited to envy-inducing Instagram feeds. Now visitors to the Hawaiian island of Kaua‘i can experience their own slice of nomadic freedom in a restored van. The historic Hanalei, Kaua’i. Photo courtesy of Kaua’i Campervan Rental Kaua‘i Camper Rental has a fleet of restored VW Westfalia campervans that travelers can take anywhere […]
7 Wonders of the Ancient World Brought Back to Life Through Animation
One of the first ever listicles, the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World” were a group of must-see landmarks for travelers in Ancient Greece compiled in the second century. Unfortunately for modern-day tourists, only one of these sites, the Great Pyramid of Giza, still exists. However, thanks to Budget Direct, an Australian travel insurance provider, […]
The filmmaker who couchsurfed his way around North America and Asia
Austrian filmmaker Christoph Pehofer travelled through North America and Asia, crashing in strangers’ homes for free and joining them for beers, birthday parties and even family weddings. Christoph Pehofer travelled the world for a year, sleeping in strangers’ homes. Image by Couch Connections We might feel like the world is getting smaller as we’re exposed […]