Happy 2013! Now for your New Year’s resolution – how are you going to be a better person next year? Whether you want to lose weight, cut down on drinking or quit smoking I’ve got some inspirational advice for you in the form of what you could be spending your money on instead, take note…

Here are the best bars in Florence if you’re after a cheap pint or cocktail – as recommended by guest blogger party animals Party Earth…

If you’re at a loss in Belgium here are 11 great things to do in Antwerp that will leave you wondering why you’ve never been before…

Have you got a favourite recipe you like to make while you’re on the road? Cooking in your hostel kitchen means you save money, meet other travellers and can cook your dinner just the way mum makes it. Share your recipe with us and you could also be a famous backpacker chef in the Backpackers Recipe Guide…

Fancy a drink? Here are 50 ways to get a little tipsy around the world… how many have you tried so far?

Drinking in Eastern Europe is certainly an experience – super powered shots and delicious cold beers make for an enjoyable and hopefully unforgettable night. Here’s what to drink where, and where to find it…