Many "independent" travelers are immediately turned off by the word tour. They picture large groups huddled around a tour guide with an umbrella or worse, a portable microphone, spouting out facts about whatever random attraction they're standing in front of. They picture fanny packs and knee high … [Read more...] about Not All Tours Are Created Equal
Agnes Water
Experiences, Not Expenses
Throughout my travels, I've learned that sometimes it's not about keeping things as cheap as possible. It's the experiences, not expenses that you remember years later. Some travel splurges are worth making. While I may stress at the time about adjusting my budget for those tours, accommodations or … [Read more...] about Experiences, Not Expenses
The Best and Worst of Australian Hostels
**This post has been updated in May 2014 to reflect the places I stayed on my most recent trip.** I stayed in more hostels in Australia than I ever care to count. Some were great, some were disgusting and some weren't really memorable. In this post I will break them all down with you, in complete … [Read more...] about The Best and Worst of Australian Hostels
The Secret Life of a Bikie
Bikie (n): A motorcyclist, with connotations of gang affiliation; A biker. Editor's Note: Scooteroo Tours no longer operates, but I still felt like this was a fun experience to share. I have a confession to make. I’m terrified of motorcycles. My uncle once offered to give me a ride. I turned … [Read more...] about The Secret Life of a Bikie