Since ancient times, Barcelona has represented the commercial and cultural capitol of the region known as Catalonia. Although Catalonia is technically a part of Spain, the language and culture is distinctly different. The locals are proud of their culture and often go out of their way to share it with you.  Aside from the warm and […]

Johannesburg is the financial capital of South Africa; it is a sprawling and bustling city, alive with colour and excitement. Historically, Johannesburg was a mining city with exceptional wealth and exceptional poverty, segregated from the African population living mostly on the outskirts in townships like Soweto and Alexandria. In recent decades though, with racial borders […]

Addiction is one of the strongest words in our society today. It represents a taboo, a problem, a behavioural characteristic in a person which must be controlled. We usually associate these thoughts and addictions with things like drugs, alcohol and gambling, but addiction can present itself in any walk of life. Sometimes these addictions may […]

Perhaps because Bali is known as the “Island of the Gods,” it has also earned the nickname, “Island of a Thousand Temples.” While that number may seem large for such a small island, the truth is even more impressive, because this fertile paradise has far more temples than that. It has so many, in fact, […]

The fact is, you never know. You could be hurled out of a Thai Tuk Tuk and break your arm. You could accidently fall into an Indian porter potty and contract some bizarre disease. But you could also avoid injury altogether and have a healthy and happy backpacking adventure. Although you hope and plan for […]