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Backpacking. Roadtripping. Housesitting.

A world travel blog for anybody with a curious interest in ditching the routine and exploring our planet

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We’re Ian & Nicky – an English couple who are backpacking, road tripping and house sitting across the planet. And this world travel blog is a permanent record of what we see, think and do. We hope it also provides information, entertainment and inspiration for other “mature” travellers, too. So, if you’ve got a few minutes to spare, why not pour yourself a glass of something suitably chilled and take a look around!

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Select a country to view all our blog posts, together with additional information to help you plan your trip. And, in our Handy Travel Guides, we feature a more in-depth look into each of that country’s regions

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HOW TO VISIT SALVADOR AND ITS HISTORIC CENTRE...SAFELY

HOW TO VISIT SALVADOR DA BAHIA AND ITS HISTORIC CENTRE...SAFELY

14 September 2023 – Brazil

With its turbulent history, incredible African heritage and fantastic food scene, visiting Salvador is an experience like no other – here’s how to do it safely…

HOUSE SITTING IN BRAZIL - THE COMPLETE GUIDE

29 June 2023 – Brazil

What it’s like to house sit in Brazil – our complete guide and top tips based on our experiences in the land of samba, futebol & Havaianas…

HOUSE SITTING IN BRAZIL - THE COMPLETE GUIDE
A Handy Guide To Ilha Grande: The Jewel in Brazil’s Costa Verde

A HANDY GUIDE TO ILHA GRANDE - THE JEWEL IN BRAZIL'S COSTA VERDE

3 June 2023 – Brazil

Ilha Grande is a traffic-free tropical paradise off Brazil’s dramatic “Costa Verde” (Green Coast) – here’s our Handy Guide on what to see and do…

THINGS TO DO IN OLINDA - NORTHEAST BRAZIL'S COLONIAL GEM

15 May 2023 – Brazil

In addition to its northeastern Brazilian food, Olinda is awash with cobbled streets, pastel-coloured buildings and whitewashed churches…

What To See And Do In Olinda: Northeast Brazil’s Colonial Gem
The Magnificent Beaches Of Pipa: A Complete Guide

THE MAGNIFICENT BEACHES OF PIPA - A COMPLETE GUIDE

4 May 2023 – Brazil

In a country renowned for its superb beaches, we reckon those cluttered around Pipa, on the northeast coast, could just be the best of all…

HIKING MORROW DOIS IRMÃOS - THE TWO BROTHERS OF RIO

19 April 2023 – Brazil

Hiking one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic natural landmarks is a day of adventure and incredible views – here’s how we did it…

Hiking Morro Dois Irmãos: The Two Brothers Of Rio
HOW TO VISIT SALVADOR AND ITS HISTORIC CENTRE...SAFELY

HOW TO VISIT SALVADOR DA BAHIA AND ITS HISTORIC CENTRE...SAFELY

14 September 2023 – Brazil

With its turbulent history, incredible African heritage and fantastic food scene, visiting Salvador is an experience like no other – here’s how to do it safely…

HOUSE SITTING IN BRAZIL - THE COMPLETE GUIDE

HOUSE SITTING IN BRAZIL - THE COMPLETE GUIDE

29 June 2023 – Brazil

What it’s like to house sit in Brazil – our complete guide and top tips based on our experiences in the land of samba, futebol & Havaianas…

A Handy Guide To Ilha Grande: The Jewel in Brazil’s Costa Verde

A HANDY GUIDE TO ILHA GRANDE - THE JEWEL IN BRAZIL'S COSTA VERDE

3 June 2023 – Brazil

Ilha Grande is a traffic-free tropical paradise off Brazil’s dramatic “Costa Verde” (Green Coast) – here’s our Handy Guide on what to see and do…

What To See And Do In Olinda: Northeast Brazil’s Colonial Gem

THINGS TO DO IN OLINDA - NORTHEAST BRAZIL'S COLONIAL GEM

15 May 2023 – Brazil

In addition to its northeastern Brazilian food, Olinda is awash with cobbled streets, pastel-coloured buildings and whitewashed churches…

Hiking Morro Dois Irmãos: The Two Brothers Of Rio

HIKING MORROW DOIS IRMÃOS - THE TWO BROTHERS OF RIO

19 April 2023 – Brazil

Hiking one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic natural landmarks is a day of adventure and incredible views – here’s how we did it…

The Magnificent Beaches Of Pipa: A Complete Guide

THE MAGNIFICENT BEACHES OF PIPA - A COMPLETE GUIDE

4 May 2023 – Brazil

In a country renowned for its superb beaches, we reckon those cluttered around Pipa, on the northeast coast, could just be the best of all…

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INTERESTED IN HOUSE SITTING?

We like to combine our backpacking and road trips with the creature comforts that come with house and pet sitting. It’s our way of slowing down and living in a destination while we plan our next adventure. And the good news is that it can be done all over the world.

Intrigued?

Housesitting image - Bertie, Tarn, France.

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ENGLAND

Tintagel - King Arthurs Statue

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