Category Archives: Backpacking & Accommodation

Fun things to do when camping in the rain

Posted on April 30, 2013 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, Travel Tips

As winter creeps up on us, the sun shines a little less and the rain falls a little more. This is fine if you are snuggled up in a nice warm house, but what if you’re camping or in a campervan or motorhome? Not always so much fun, especially with children on board. It’s not all that bad though, especially if you have a few winter ideas up your sleeve and some extra coins in your pocket from the savings of travelling in a free...Read More

What do Transfercar’s free 2 berth 4WD campervans look like?

Posted on April 5, 2013 by noel in Australia, Backpacking & Accommodation, Travel Tips

So our last blog explained the general layout of the free 2 berth high and low-top campervan rentals on Transfercar New Zealand and Australia. Now we look at the 2 berth 4WD campers that are often found travelling to, from and along the Australian outback. Before we take a look, here are a couple of things to note: Pretty much 90% of 2 berth campervans (4WDs or otherwise) will not support children under 8 years old or who are unable to legally sit in a belted seat by themselves. Fuel consumption on four...Read More

Australia’s backpacker industry ‘in crisis’

Posted on August 6, 2012 by noel in Australia, Backpacking & Accommodation, News, Travel Tips

AUSTRALIA’S backpacker tourism industry is facing the biggest crisis in its history, with many tour operators struggling to survive following big falls in young travellers. The number of people staying in hostels has fallen by nearly seven per cent over the past two years, down from 593,000 per year in March 2010. By Marina Thomas | News Limited Network Read more For great relocation deals, check out...Read More

Food for camping: Quick and easy cashew nut cups

Posted on July 24, 2012 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, Sights & Attractions, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

I’ve recently come back from a well needed stay at a Yoga retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand (Samahita Retreat) where we trained in Ashtanga Yoga twice a day. As you can imagine, the food was delicious, organic and highly nutritious. However with all that training, my craving for something sweet was almost overpowering (and there is only so much honey you can put in a herbal tea!). Amongst some of the incredibly mouth watering desserts available was a little beauty called a Cashew Nut Cup and for camping...Read More

The dos and don’ts of travelling abroad: Backpacking in New Zealand

Posted on May 25, 2012 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, New Zealand, Travel Tips

So you’ve decided to travel to New Zealand for a backpacking experience of a lifetime? Great! New Zealand really is the adventure capital of the world. It’s a popular place among backpackers and those with round the world tickets, as tourism in New Zealand really caters to the budget and backpacker minded. NZ loves international travellers, so here are a few tips that will help you get the most out of your trip: Personal: Smile! Kiwis are generally a friendly bunch and appreciate good...Read More

Tips for bargain backpacking in Australia

Posted on February 14, 2012 by noel in Backpacking & Accommodation, Travel Tips

Posted on Tuesday 07 February 2012 in Australia By Dylan Thomas Exploring the 7.6 million square miles of Australia’s outback is a daunting task for any backpacker on a tight budget. Travelling between Melbourne and Sydney, the two most populous cities in Australia, can thin an already-slimming wallet. More backpackers are resorting to hopping on the train to get to-and-from ideal destinations, and hostels remain jam-packed with people trying to save a few dollars. Read...Read More