What is a backpacker these days? Does traveling with a suitcase mean you're not a backpacker? Does camping in a tent and roughing it mean you are? Or is it just that the times have changed so much with the advancement of new technology and the ever evolving tourism industry? So how has it changed and how far have we come?

When you think about backpacking around the world apart from the destinations, activities and what to pack you also need to think about how you are going to carry everything. The clue is in the name "Backpack"ing. Over the last few months I have seen all sorts of different people travelling with so many different types of bags. Different things work for different people, some prefer the suitcase on wheels, some prefer the backpack and some prefer to have a boyfriend who carries your bag for you (I call these people smart).

Going travelling can be a life changing experience but you need to make sure it is life changing in a positive way. Whilst travelling you will do things you would never normally do, eat things you would never normally eat and meet people totally different to anyone you may have come across before. For some people who go travelling they will go home a different person, with a new outlook, new friends and new habits (not always good ones).

Two people with a mission: To discover the north island of New Zealand! So we hopped on the next Magic Bus, ready to conquer the North Island! We visited lots of places on our adventure, here's what we thought of the places we stopped at on our journey to discover paradise!

If you're travelling around Australia, no doubt you would have had your pre-conceptions about the wonderful Aussies. However, there are a few phrases and stereotypes of Australians that not all Aussies will agree with, and some Australians hate these stereotypes with a passion! Here are the 3 stereotypes that Aussies working at Nomads Airlie Beach dislike the most.

If you are looking for something to do on your lazy Saturdays before going out, you will really enjoy Glebe market. It is located just outside the city centre but it really feels like you're not in Sydney any more. The atmosphere there is very town-like. When you walk into the street the market is located on, you immediately notice the serenity and peacefulness of the neighbourhood.

Unfortunately when you're travelling, plans don't always work out and the weather you were hoping for doesn't always happen - especially when you're in Far North Queensland! The Whitsundays generally provides us with unlimited days of sunshine, hot weather, beautiful blue skies and a perfect backdrop for your overnight sailing trip, but unfortunately weather is unpredictable and we do get the odd day of rain - especially in our scheduled wet season between November and March.

Wellington has such a great and diverse range of bars to cater for everyone's needs! You can choose from karaoke bars, cocktail bars, craft bars and of course heaps of Irish bars where all the craic is! Here are my personal Top 5 bars in Wellington and ones that I think you should definitely check out when you visit New Zealands capital city.

Traveling is awesome. Everyone knows that. You meet new people, see new places, experience new things. But let's face it, sometimes, every now and then, you just wanna pack up your shit and go home.

You miss your friends, your family, even your job sometimes (maybe just a little), you're broke, nothing's going your way, you're sick of all the packing up and constant farewells.

Road trips are something that everyone should do once in their lives. Travelling around with a group of mates discovering new and exciting places is endless amounts of fun. Where you go on your road trip depends on several things, Money, Time and interests are just some of the deciding factors. No matter where you travel to there are a few must have's to ensure you have the best time possible.