Posts by Luke Crockford
Is Solo Travel Lonely?
Is solo travel Lonely? This is a massive question! But I can easily answer it with one word. No. I have been solo travelling on and off for the past five years and seldom have I felt lonely. I won’t lie to you there are points where I have felt lonely, and I have a…
Read MoreSolo Travelling At 18 – From Someone Who’s Done It.
I set off for my first solo travelling trip at 18. To be honest I was a little too big for my boots and had no idea what I was getting myself into. All I knew was I had a burning desire to travel and that was that. I booked a one-way flight and a…
Read MoreHow To Stay At Hostels For Free.
When backpacking, either solo or in a group, I always recommend you to stay at hostels. They are a great place to meet like-minded travellers and make new friends. Staying in hostels is a right of passage for any world traveller, and they are pretty damn cheap! But how can you cut costs even more…
Read MoreThe Unwritten Rules Of Staying In Hostels – Hostel Etiquette.
Hostel etiquette, the unwritten rules of staying in a hostel. If you’re planning on making friends in hostels then you should probably take note and follow this guide! Hostels are full of some of the most friendly laid back people you will ever meet. But even so, you will rial your roommates if you aren’t…
Read More12 Great Tips for Hostel Safety.
The idea of staying in Hostels can be scary for any first-time travellers. But let me tell you, they are great and definitely the opposite of scary! You won’t find a more welcoming place than hostels when you are away, assuming you choose the right one. But you have probably heard the horror stories about…
Read MoreWhat Is the Cost Of Food In Thailand?
Thailand has some of the most amazing food of any country I’ve ever been to, and the best thing is it’s super cheap. You can literally eat like a king for less than the price of a bus ticket in western Europe. The cuisine is at the heart of Thai culture, you can really immerse…
Read MoreDealing With Solo Travel Loneliness.
So you’re thinking of travelling solo. But won’t you get lonely? I have travelled extensively and I have dealt with being lonely as all solo travellers will have at some point. It’s just inevitable. But the good news, it’s not often for long. Let’s go into some more detail and hopefully diminish some of your…
Read MoreTravelling in Thailand – How Much Will Your Trip Really Cost?
Thailand is an amazing country to visit. It really has it all! Beautiful beaches, breathtaking landscapes, wonderful people and rich culture. Thailand is not called the land of smiles without reason. Many backpackers will start their trips in Thailand with cheap flights into Bangkok and soon realise how cheap it is compared to the western…
Read MoreAre Hostels Safe? A Complete Guide to Hostel Safety.
I have stayed in hostels all around the world and I absolutely love them. They’re going to be full of like-minded travellers all sharing amazing stories and helpful travel tips. But are you going to be safe whilst staying in them? Read on to find out! Are Hostels Safe? So are hostels safe? In short,…
Read MoreHow To Get Around Bangkok – A Bangkok Transport Guide.
It can be very overwhelming trying to figure out the public transport in Bangkok. No matter how many guides or articles you read you will only realise how crazy the roads are once you are there. I will share some insight into how to get around, the most cost-effective methods and also some key safety…
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