Paragliding – Coronet Peak Tuesday the 19th of February was our day – we got picked up in front of Nomads Queenstown backpackers hostel and met our really friendly paragliding pilots. On our way to Coronet Peak we could already imagine how great this flight is going to be, the view going uphill in the [...]

Early morning before even the sun hits the ground in Melbourne there are already many busy hands on Queen Victoria Market. It’s 6.30 am and I am on my way to work . Thursday till Sunday I work at a fruit store and Wednesdays I sell turkish pastry. It’s a great place for backpackers to [...]

All I’d heard about Melbourne before I came here (apart from how you experience 4 seasons in one day and the weather is dependent on if the wind is blowing from the dessert or the Antarctic) is how arty it is compared to the rest of the country and how much music and comedy there [...]

You’re building yourself up for a big decision. Should I go travelling…?!? Did you just finish high school, want a break in between university or just want to get out of your usual boring lifestyle, you should definitely start thinking about travelling. One of the main and most exciting countries to travel trough, by far, [...]

Ah! The New Year is here baby! An excuse for people to make commitments they’ll never commit to (usually losing weight or getting a raise or something else silly) but for me, it means new, crazy adventures and an excuse to smooch with a babe at midnight! You may say, “Clarence, it’s nearly 2 months [...]

A week ago, I went to the Great Barrier Reef with Ocean Freedom. As new trainee of Nomads Cairns backpackers hostel, I got my first introdive. Ocean Freedom offers two  trips; one is with a cruise, the other one is with a sail. I was on the cruise and it was really amazing ! It [...]

After my working day at Nomads Auckland backpackers hostel the other day I was taken to Tawharanui Park near Auckland and it’s a beach that not many Aucklanders have even heard about. It’s definitely one of those hidden gems. When myself and my friend got there, there was literally only one other person there and it really [...]

One of the best activities to do while staying at Nomad Cairns backpackers hostel is to visit Rusty’s Market in the center of town to pick up fresh produce and other special treats. Rusty’s Market has been operating for over 30 years and is one of the biggest markets in Australia. Open three days a [...]

The best thing about travelling is meeting new people and seeing new things. The worst bit is when people have to leave you and move on to fulfill their own hopes and dreams. If we stay in this beautiful place, are we the ones being left behind or is it the person that is leaving [...]

I haven’t contacted my family in so long. I feel bad. I’m tired because I don’t get enough sleep. My body feels bad. But my mind is completely alive. You want to know why? Because Byron Bay is an amazing place. Living in Nomads Byron Bay Backpackers hostel means there are people everywhere all the [...]