I am a Geography teacher in a secondary school, here in the UK. I mention my travels, and the experiences I have had on them, a fair bit in my lessons (whenever it is relevant to do so, of course). Occasionally a student will suggest I am “always going on about my holidays”; bragging about my trips to other countries, cultures and environments. As I aim to do in my…
On my first solo trip, a real highlight for me was the Australian coastal town of Byron Bay. Byron was so much fun and is an absolutely beautiful place to be. I hope to return to the town one day and experience the laid back Aussie beach lifestyle again. My first day, after displaying my pretty appalling surfing skills, was spent relaxing on the beach at Byron. I was lying on my towel…
Solo travel can be daunting. I read comments on travel forums laced with panic from people who are about to venture on trips to South East Asia and South America all on their lonesome. I was like that…and, to some extent can feel like that now when I travel solo. I want to calm nerves, the soothing balm on your upcoming travel adventure; whether that be a week touring Eastern Europe…
Although travel can be expensive; you don’t have to go far to experience the essence of the message above from the American singer-songwriter, writer and activist Henry Rollins. ©Pulped Travel 2016. All rights reserved.…
I spotted this video a few years back and must have watched it hundreds of times! I find it really inspiring and it acts as a brilliant reminder why travel is so great (plus the music, by Kelsey James, is pretty cool too). The different places, the people and the experiences are what make strapping on a backpack so much fun. The video was made by STA Travel, as…