Amy on the Road is a travel fiction series following Amy, a young Aussie on her first forays into backpacking. Follow her misadventures from the beginning at www.annkaddley.com I don’t know what I was thinking; sure Bali sounds like a blast right, well minus the friends, drinks and budget, plus about a tone of baggage and not so much! I shared a taxi with a bunch of other travellers heading into the center of Kuta but I had pre booked my first few nights’ accommodation, think

So you’re all packed and ready to go, flights are booked and you think you will just sail off into a life of eternal summer holidays… Well I’ve got news for you; backpacking has a steep learning curve! Every beginner traveller makes some mistakes before they find their flow but read through these 13 common backpacker blunders, to set yourself one step ahead of the game. They may sound obvious but I can’t count how many travelers I have come across on the road suffering after

No, you absolutely do not need to go through an agent; in fact you will likely save money by booking your own travel. However if you are new at travel, or crazy busy, an agent can help you understand the available options and provide a safety net should anything go wrong during your trip. A travel agent is an expert when it comes to travel. It's their job to make your travel plans as smooth and painless as possible. They have all the resources and knowledge at their fingertip