• Hong Kong as the number one solo destination is Asia?
    Jan 2012

    hong kong cityHong Kong is increasingly appealing to solo travelers and is fast becoming a number one destination for backpackers who head to Southeast Asia, the traditional right of passage for many solo backpackers.

    Hong Kong offers a unqique fusion of east and western culture and is also a main transport hub placed ideally betweeen north and south of the Asian continent. Backpackers and those traveling on their own are well catered for by Hong Kong's unique network of hostels that provide dormitory style accommodation which is a sociable way to travel and meet fellow travelers.

    Tripadvisor recently ranked Hong Kong as one of the top 10 global destinations along with London, Paris and New York.

     

     

    Would you like to become a paid blogger for Solo travel?
    May 2011

    bloggingWe are currently looking to recruit a number of solo travel bloggers who are about to embark on some solo journeys. You will have the opportunity to write for us and showcase your skills to the rest of the travel world!

    We are looking for travellers who are about to leave on a trip or already on a trip overseas which has at least three more months to run.

    You will recieve payment based on number of blog posts. If you are interested in blogging for us then please go to our contact page and give details of your solo travel trip. Please also outline what you hope to gain from your travels and any experience of previous blogging or writing.

    BackpackersOver 30 and thinking of going on Gap Year?
    It's not just youngsters that are jumping on the Gap Year bandwagon. There is a new wave of backpacker taking to the open road and they are overseas, over 30 and proving it's never too late to go backpacking. Over 30 Gap Year.