Read on for all my blog posts on Burnessie Travels; from comprehensive travel guides to navigating backpacking over 30 and practical tips to get the most out of your trip!
How To Choose The Best Hostels For Backpackers Over 30
By far one of the most common questions I got asked when I told people I was going backpacking again in my mid-late 30s was ‘will you be staying in hostels?’, usually teamed with a slightly horrified face. The idea of staying in hostels in your 30s can take some getting used to, but it’s…
Ukulhas Guide: Best of the Maldives Local Islands (2025)
I recently solo backpacked the Maldives on a budget, visiting three different local islands in two weeks, and Ukulhas was undoubtedly my favourite of the local islands I visited.
With a picture perfect powder soft white sand beach, palms bent over the turquoise waters and one of the best house reefs for snorkelling I’ve had…
Lisbon Solo Travel Guide: Best Places to Eat, Drink and See
Everything you need to know about where to eat and drink, what to do and see during a city break to Portugal’s beautiful capital, Lisbon.
Avios Points: A Complete Guide On How To Collect Avios (Updated 2025)
Everything you need to know about collecting thousands of Avios points without flying.
Going Backpacking: Your One Stop Guide To Getting Ready
One stop guide on everything you need to know about getting ready to go travelling. Ease the stress of preparing to go backpacking with this blog!
Maldives Local Islands: Need To Know Before You Go (2025)
Want to experience paradise in the Maldives on a budget? This blog tells you everything you need to know about visiting the Maldives local islands.
Backpacking Packing List: Top Must Have Travel Essentials
From backpack recommendations to every day essentials for long term travel, read on for all my must haves on this backpacking packing list!
The Ultimate Festival Packing List for Summer 2025
Whether you’re off to Glasto, Reading/Leeds, Boomtown, Download, Latitude or another festival this summer, this festival packing list is essential!
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