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Re: Moving to London

Isabella Bubola — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 04:47:46 -0000

Oh, I've just somehow found your blog and this is all very valuable info for me, since I'd love to move, but can't figure out where to start. Thank you! (and I like the rest of your blog as well, so yup, you'll on my follow list now :D )

Re: Do you have to drink while backpacking? Pressure on the sober backpacker

PaLee — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 02:08:43 -0000

Great article Bobby Lee! Honest and relatable.
I've backpacked for many years, rarely drinking. And if so, extremely controlled. Having said that, For the greater part of my journey, I avoided the backpacker's most common destinations, and rarely stayed at party hostels. I usually found myself engaged with locals and connecting with individual backpackers along the way. amazing Journey.
Nowadays, after living in Thailand for several years, I'm looking to settle permanantly and open a hostel. I am now staying at different hostels around Thailand to get to know and understand the backpackers. I love them! I must say. What I find most common is the need for connecting with fellow traveller and sharing experiences and exchanging travel tips. having said that, I cannot avoid feeling a sense of pitty that drinking has become the predominant motivator and connector among the travelers. Even more so, even though alcohol is a profitable end of many businesses, I see the discouraging and lack of thrill with owners having to deal with drunken communities. Packpackers are beginning, unfortunately, to acquire a bad reputation.

In my search to develop a good business model, I wonder what activities can replace drinking and still bring together the new beautiful inner souls of backpackers together?

Is there a market to start a new culture at large? Alcohol free hostels?

Since the backpackers are the future of this world, how do we plant good seeds, and allow them to transform a travel journey into real life value?

Re: 15 Things I Will and Won’t Miss About Living in London

Elisa — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 11:39:31 -0000

I miss London so much as well.. I lived there for 2 years, but then had to change my plans.. I miss it everyday, I wish I could go back.:).. One of the things I like most about London is that every neighbourhood has its own individual personality. Take Chelsea, Soho, the City, Mayfair, Shoreditch.. depending on the mood of the day, you can find the perfect place. Of course with its contradictions, like every big city.. But overall, I've left my heart there ❤️
Ps. Totally agree about coffee culture!

Re: Drool-worthy beaches: Bamboo Island

Jack Paxton — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:33:09 -0000

Nice shot, we didn't quite make it to Bamboo Island but found a ton of these long boats and some beautiful beaches as well as some fricken cool elephants, check out our story at - http://www.whoneedsmaps.com...

Re: Do you have to drink while backpacking? Pressure on the sober backpacker

Emily — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:31:35 -0000

I'm having that dilemma right now. I'm not a big drinker (though I'll have one every once in a while) but the backpacker trail, espeically in SE Asia, seems to be all about drinking. It's hard to have a social life on the road when everyone else's version of 'social' is getting drunk every night.

Re: Aussie Slang #6: reckon, heaps, keen

Nick — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:07:21 -0000

keen is not a verb. You can't keen! "I was keening!"? No!

Re: New Zealand’s most haunted destinations

hora — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:58:28 -0000

Don't be a chicken, scare alive and not ghost.

Re: 15 Things I Will and Won’t Miss About Living in London

Ex Cop — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 16:31:54 -0000

The UK isn't the only country in Europe that drives on the left side - the other country is Ireland .

Re: Returning to the USA after three and half years living abroad

Nancy Davolio — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:22:31 -0000

An amazing place with such natural delights. I will surely plan my upcoming vacation to this place. thanks for posting nice views.

Re: Montana’s treasures: Yellowstone National Park

John — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:42:38 -0000

Your images are really amazing. Eye-catching position and tourist places are really great vacation position.

http://thewinetraveller.net

Re: The sweetest tour in London Town: London Cupcake Tours

John — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 09:31:41 -0000

Hmm fantastic!! I must try it.

http://imperativetravel.com

Re: How to move to Australia: five steps

thomas — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 03:44:14 -0000

Hai Bobbi,
I had one doubt,i got a job opportunity from Australia through seek, and if i pass in there interview then i can come to Australia or want to do anything more to reach there. Because i am from India

Re: I still believe in paradise

Raychel Eliopolo — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:48:42 -0000

I found your blog by random chance. I love this post but what I love even more is that you're from South Jersey! (I grew up in the Cherry Hill area). I'm going to Australia on a working holiday, so I'm just swimming in all of your advice that I'm reading. Thank you!!

Re: Wish you were here: Railay, Thailand

Coby Smith — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 03:55:35 -0000

Such beautiful pics of Thailand! Thanks! Such natural beauty. With the current situation there may be more visits to Burma. Found an article more info on the history and culture of Myanmar – http://www.travelindochina.... - may be of use to fellow South East Asia travellers.

Re: Montana’s treasures: Yellowstone National Park

Suki F — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 11:04:23 -0000

That
photo of lowe falls is perfect.

Re: What I learned about Vang Vieng

sabretoothedchcickenstour — Sat, 17 May 2014 04:40:55 -0000

Sounds like fun. Only thing I would add, as a travelling family is that it is possible to enjoy Vang Vieng as a family, with kids and not visit the bars. Although if your a single person - I understand the attraction.

Saw your travel blogging tip on hostelbookers and visited your site for inspiration.

Re: Montana’s treasures: Yellowstone National Park

Sally — Thu, 01 May 2014 07:57:26 -0000

Attractive place and vacationer areas are really great vacation place. Your photos are really impressive. Thanks for sharing.

http://deepestpassion.com

Re: Kiwifruit Packing: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Ying — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 10:05:28 -0000

how did you manage to find the jobs in NZ ?

Re: 15 Things I Will and Won’t Miss About Living in London

John @ GoodPlanetLiving — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 22:50:47 -0000

After my first journey, I didn't really comprehend it! Even with all of my visits to London, uk, I've only scraped the outer lining area.

http://goodplanetliving.com

Re: The Most Famous People From Wellington

jane.alex — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 11:29:09 -0000

reall nice.
thanks for help me.... lot of information

Re: From Backpacking Matt to Go Backpacking New Zealand: an interview with Matthew Kyhnn

Green Global Travel — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 14:54:40 -0000

Great interview. Thanks for the share. My friend and I have always wanted to backpack in New Zealand so thank you and thanks Backpacking Matt!!

Re: Montana’s treasures: Yellowstone National Park

Hannah — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 03:27:10 -0000

Awesome photos girl! Love the way you wrote this as well!

Re: Returning to the USA after three and half years living abroad

Carl Joe Wright — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:34:29 -0000

You have experienced an amazing journey. I want also to experience such. Thanks for the useful post. I love it and learned much from that.

Re: Montana’s treasures: Yellowstone National Park

John Gorge — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:30:29 -0000

Natural attraction and tourist spots are really great getaway place. Your uploaded photos are really impressive

Re: Creepy, but informative: The Mütter Museum, Philadelphia

Valeria — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:23:40 -0000

I look forward to visiting this museum. Science is always interesting.