Goats On The Road Posts
Planning A Trip To Southeast Asia: A Guide for Travellers
So, you’re planning a trip to Southeast Asia. Like we did, you probably have lots of questions. Where do I sleep? How much will it cost? How many countries can I see and how long should I stay in each one? Where should I go? How do I get there? What sights should I definitely ...
10 Reasons To Travel To Africa: A Budget Backpacker’s Guide
There are so many reasons why we love Africa that it is hard to narrow it down to just 10. Africa is a continent like no other on this planet. The cradle of civilization, the birthplace of mankind and the origin of all species, this is truly where it all began. While backpacking around Africa ...
10 Downsides To African Travel: A Budget Backpacker’s Guide
Africa is a continent bathed in historical significance, ancient ruins, tribal culture and raw nature. It exudes the type of pure excitement that most budget backpackers can only dream of. It has something new to offer at every turn and is always a feast for the senses. But Africa isn’t all safaris, sun swept beaches ...
Tunxi, China: Visiting The Ancient Village
Arriving in the ancient town of Tunxi was a breath of fresh air, literally! Backpacking in China can trying at times. Beijing and Shanghai are massive, polluted cities with populations of around 20 million people. Tunxi is much smaller and has less than 100,000 people living there…it really felt like there was no one around. ...
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Yerevan, Armenia – A Budget Backpacking Couple In The Caucasus
After 5 great nights in Tbilisi, a beautiful city well suited for backpackers, we hopped on another bus and headed to the neighbouring country of Armenia, to the capital of Yerevan, which is a great digital nomad destination. The bus ride there was ridiculous and the driver was a madman. I was feeling car sick ...
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Shanghai, China: Skyscrapers & Smog
We were so excited to arrive in one of the biggest cities in the world, Shanghai. Meaning “by the sea” this massive city was a popular trading port for years in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. Shanghai is not exactly a budget backpacker’s ideal destination but it is doable on a budget. We took the ultra-modern, ...
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