Practical Travel Advice

Whether you’re looking to save money, obtain visas or get from “Point A” to “Point B,” these travel articles assist you with the practical aspects of travel.

Train Travel from Laos to Thailand

Taking the train from Vientiane to Bangkok (or vice-versa) is the cheapest and, indeed, the most relaxing way to bridge the gap between the capital cities of Laos and Thailand.

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How Not To Get Ill Whilst Abroad

Travel is fun until you get sick, and that’s when it all gets a little bit complicated.

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Why I Hate “Backpacker” Backpacks

Even if you plan to travel for several months, you don’t need to bring luggage of obnoxious size with you.

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Australia’s Working Holiday Visa

If you want to work legally when you travel in Australia, you need to obtain what’s called a “Working Holiday Visa” from the Australian government.

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What To Do When Travel Sickness Sets In

Your best defense against food poisoning when you travel is learning to recognize its symptoms quickly, and to deal with them effectively.

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Is Your Passport Stuck in Charleston?

If your passport is also at the Charleston Passport Center and you have an upcoming trip, I have good news and more good news for you.

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Why Hostels in Australia (Mostly) Suck

Australian hostels provide perhaps the worst value for money of backpacker accommodation anywhere in the world.

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Travel Australia Cheaply Via Greyhound Bus

Whether you purchase a multi-ride pass, or buy one-way tickets as needed, there is no cheaper way to see Australia than via Greyhound bus.

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Cheap Lodging in Hong Kong?

If you travel to Hong Hong and are looking for a cheap, centrally-located place to stay, search no further than Chungking Mansions in the Tsim Sha Tsui section of Kowloon.

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