The 30 Something Backpackers

29/01/2018

Q: Where can you see a dogs wearing sunglasses, souped up bikes with inbuilt boombox and more tanned muscles than an episode of Baywatch?

A: Venice Beach in LA of course!

Los Angeles in California was one of the biggest and best surprises of our trip! There's loads to do there besides people watching on Venice Beach including incredible coastal drives, amazing restaurants, oh and that lil place they call Hollywood!

So book your trip now! Read our latest blog post to find out more about the city of dreams 😍



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We’ve been on the beach for less than an hour and we’ve already seen a dog wearing sunglasses, a souped-up bicycle with built in boombox and more slick, tanned muscles than an episode o…

24/01/2018

One of those rare evenings in when the sun comes out! 😍

22/01/2018

Sometimes it's nice to be a tourist in your own city. This gem of a cathedral, York Minster, is one of the largest in Northern Europe and a ten minute walk from my office! Don't visit nearly enough

21/01/2018

Baby it's cold outside! Time to plan another holiday.............😁😁😁 ✈ 🌎 ☀ Any suggestions?

19/01/2018

Some great ideas here!

15/01/2018

Planning a trip to South America? With some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet you'd be crazy not to!

In just 7 days you can see the world's biggest waterfall, driest desert and multicoloured mountains.

Check out our latest blog for a complete guide to crossing South America from Rio to San Pedro de Atacama in just 7 days!

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From the pounding surf of Rio de Janeiro to the driest desert on the planet, crossing South America is an incredible experience which packs in more natural wonders than anywhere else on the planet.…

01/11/2017

Amazing what you can do with a few hours in ! For more on how to get more from your airport stopover check out our latest blog post 🙂

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Singapore is well known as a major transport hub connecting destinations across South East Asia and beyond. But this clean, green westernized oasis marooned bizarrely in the middle of chaotic South…

24/10/2017

The Inca Trail is South America’s most famous trek and needs no introduction. It’s hiked by thousands every year on account of its breath-taking scenery and perfectly preserved ancient Inca ruins. The only aspect more impressive than the misty sunset vistas are the superhuman qualities of the Inca Trail porters!

But with 43km of seemingly endless ascents, altitude sickness and a lack of proper showers and toilets it's not all plain sailing!

For our warts and all guide to hiking the Inca Trail with Alpaca Expeditions Travel Peru check out our latest blog post!



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I’m holding 3 coca leaves in my palm trying to decide what to wish for. Not an easy task when you’re standing at the gates of Machu Picchu, the most beautiful Inca site in the world. We…

05/10/2017

The secret to getting cheap flights! This is worth a watch.

03/10/2017

There's nothing like the adrenalin buzz of throwing yourself off a 500m cliff!
Paragliding is just one of 5 amazing things you can do in Rio de Janeiro that will CHANGE YOUR LIFE! To find out what the other 4 are check out our latest blog post 🙂

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I’m standing on the edge of Rio de Janeiro’s famous Pedra Bonita getting ready to jump. Perfect crescents of white sandy beach meet twinkling blue ocean 500 metres below but the city& #8…

29/09/2017

Did you ever wonder where they filmed that perfect turquoise water in The Pirates of the Caribbean?

The answer is the Exumas - a group of islands in the Bahamas blessed with white sand beaches and crystal clear ocean. Hell, you can even swim with pigs, sea turtles and nurse sharks there!

Johnny Depp loved it so much he bought his own island along with a host of other celebs.

Check out our photo gallery for some winter vacation inspiration. Happy weekend everyone! 😀

The Exumas are a group of islands in the Bahamas blessed with turquoise water and white sand beaches. You can even swim with pigs, nurse sharks and sea turtles there! After filming the Hollywood hit Pirates of the Caribbean in the Exumas actor Johnny Depp even bought his own island along with a host of other celebrities.

28/09/2017

We couldn't agree more.

20/09/2017

Travelling around New Zealand in a campervan in the ultimate roadtrip right? But if you've never set foot inside a campervan before it can be quite bewildering!

After 3 weeks of bed assembly disasters, bathing with tramps and midnight camp searches we've got it sussed and have written a guide to help other clueless campers like us!

Check it out and share if you like 😀

We slide open the camper door and step barefoot onto dewy grass. It’s early but the sun is already slicing through the tree canopy, mottling the ground beneath us in light and shadow. We pick…

15/09/2017

Who else wants to jump straight in here?! Check out this pool with the most amazing view! 😍

12/09/2017

NEW POST! A travel guide to the best national parks in Southwest USA!

https://the30somethingbackpackers.com/2017/09/12/a-travel-guide-to-the-best-national-parks-in-southwest-usa/

It’s a sheer 1000 ft drop on either side to the canyon floor. One wrong move and it’s game over. Even the condors don’t venture this high but swoop gracefully below, distracting u…

24/08/2017

This is soooooo beautiful!!! One for the ever growing

17/08/2017

So true

10/07/2017

New blog post: Wild Encounters in the Amazon Jungle

"It's pitch black. The jungle is oddly quiet, the creatures lurking within biding their time, waiting until we glide by in our little wooden boat before continuing on their nightly business.

"Suddenly two eyes appear in the darkness, illuminated by the torchlight. We paddle towards them and before I can utter a word, our boatman Joe plunges his hands into the water and plucks out a 1 metre long baby alligator."

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It’s pitch black. The dense jungle around us is oddly quiet, the creatures lurking within biding their time, waiting until we glide by in our little wooden boat before continuing on their nig…

10/07/2017

Exploring the Amazon tributaries by boat

10/07/2017

Meeting the indigenous tribe 'Dessana' in the Amazon jungle

05/07/2017

Happy 4th July from Miami!!!!!!

02/07/2017

Strike a pose!!!!! Hands down the best fountains I ever saw!!!! ⛲ 😍

01/07/2017

South America it's been a blast!!! We've paraglided over Rio, cuddled monkeys in the Amazon, swam with dolphins, hiked the Inca Trail, sandboarded down desert dunes and drunk a LOT of cocktails! Now for our next adventure!! USA HERE WE COME!! 🌍🇺🇸

01/07/2017

Yes!!! So pleased Palawan finally has the number 1 spot. It's the most beautiful place on earth. Take us back............. 😍

The Philippines's Palawan Island was voted the no. 1 island in the world by Condé Nast Traveler readers—and with pictures like these, you can easily see why.

20/06/2017

Conquered the world's most dangerous road! BOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!

19/06/2017

Love this and agree with every word 😍

17/06/2017

Buenos Aires was our first stop in South America and marks the moment we fell in love with this fascinating continent.

Colourful, raw, passionate, gritty; Buenos Aires has a lot to offer travellers besides amazing food and nightlife.

Check out our new blog post to see for yourself! 😀

https://the30somethingbackpackers.com/2017/06/08/buenos-aires-on-a-budget/

Jetlagged we stagger out of our hotel lobby onto bustling Av 9 de Julio, squinting in the Autumn sunshine. A steady stream of office workers pass by, effortlessly glamourous even at this early hour…

17/06/2017

The Uyuni Salt Flats are a photography obsessive's dream location!!! So many hilarious photos to be taken. Here's a snapshot from our 😀

13/06/2017

Travelling to Melbourne on a budget? Check out our guest blog post on The Accidental Australian blogsite. Thanks for the feature Katie! X

Editor’s note: This guest blog is courtesy of The 30 Something Backpackers (bio below). Melbourne made us giddy. From the moment we set foot in Federation Square, surrounded by shiny h…