Bangkok is one of the most popular backpacker cities on the planet, and after a visit there it is easy to see why. The sights, sounds & SMELLS of Bangkok are an assault on the senses, and some inexperienced travellers can find it all a bit unsettling.
Here is a few simple tips that I think might help you get the best out of your time in Bangkok:
- If you are staying in a hostel, take a look around before you hand over any cash. Some of the pictures on websites are not always reliable &am...
Amsterdam, Netherlands recommendation
I think everyone knows what to expect when they book a trip to Amsterdam... Unfortunately, people do tend to spend the entire time there locked away in a smokey cafe or wandering around the red light district. However, there is plenty more to see in Amsterdam and the surrounding areas.
One thing you will quickly discover is that Dutch people are very laid back - Dont expect too much in the way of customer service!
We did not find much in the way of decent hostels while touring around the city...
Munich, Germany recommendation
Like so many aussie travellers, we were lured to Munich for the Oktoberfest celebrations. Despite it's name, Oktoberfest actually starts in late September. Make sure you book travel and accommodation early, as flights & buses into Munich will get booked and expensive. We actually spent a few days in nearby Salzburg beforehand, and caught a very cheap train for just 1 hr into Munich. Haus International was a great Hostel, although you do have to catch a couple of trams and trains to into wher...
Wimbledon, England recommendation
A visit to the Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon is an experience not to be missed if you are in London at the time. Tickets are available to purchase via a draw months before the event, but for those fans unlucky enough to miss out, do not worry... Wimbledon is perhaps the only major sporting event in the world that organisers reserve tickets for spectators willing to line up from the early hours of the morning on the morning.
If the weather isnt great, you can probably get away with lin...
Prague, Czech Republic recommendation
Prague is one of the tourist hot spots of europe and after visiting, it is easy to see why. It pretty much has something for everyone - stunning scenery, architechture, great bars and plenty to see and do.
I would recommend no less than 3 days to spend in prague, although you could easily spend a week there. Food and drink can be a little expensive in the touristy areas, but you can generally find cheaper alternatives if you are prepared to hunt for less obvious places. Dont be afraid to try t...
