Off The Map Blog

Travel hacks are the pride and joy of every avid traveller. In this post, we are spilling the beans on 26 travel hacks gathered from years of experience of travelling. These hacks will save you time, money and ensure your trip goes to plan without a hitch!

Continue reading to learn 26 awesome travel hacks that every traveller needs to know.

Every culture has its own superstitions to stay on the right side of fate.

Continue reading to learn about common travel superstitions and why you should be travelling with a lucky charm! Discover different types of travel charms from various cultures that you can carry with you on your next journey.

Are you looking ahead to travel destinations in 2021? You are not alone! 

You might be wondering “will it be safe to travel in 2021?” or “should I even plan to travel in 2021?”.

If you are craving travel and adventure, we’ve done some research to make some travel predictions for 2021. Continue reading to learn our 11 top picks for the best places to travel in 2021 for an adventure. 

With Christmas coming up get some inspiration for thoughtful gifts for him this Christmas. 

Whether it is for your dad, brother, boyfriend, husband or a unique gift for grown sons there will be something on this list for him.

This round-up of the best travel gift ideas for him covers all budgets.

The global pandemic of 2020 has changed the way we travel, possibly, forever.

With restrictions easing and borders starting to open around the world, travel is starting to pick up. 

Here are 14 tips on how you can travel more safely in the midst of a global pandemic.

Backpacking around the world is one of the best experiences you can possibly have. 

There are so many incredible places to backpack when you’re young, free and ready to meet other amazing people.

Here are 10 incredible backpacking destinations you need to add to your bucket list.

In this post, you are going to learn 15 ways to cure your wanderlust without leaving home. Feeling stuck and like you’re missing out of the adventures of life is not a good feeling especially if you are a nomadic free spirit. 

But you don’t have to feel like this, with a bit of imagination (& compromise) you can bring the world to your doorstep. Continue reading to learn how!

Europe is home to the best fairytale towns in the whole world. 

There are towns nestled between mountains and lakes, perched across beautiful rivers and above the sea. There are incredible towns everywhere each with a unique history and charm.

If castles and cobbled streets are your thing you need to add these 11 European villages to your list.

To travel responsibly means to be socially, culturally and environmentally aware when you travel. 

There are many ways you can reduce your negative impact as a traveller and increase your positive impact.

This post is going to go over 14 practices you can implement to make sure you are a responsible traveller.

The sacred marks of the runic alphabet are one of the earliest forms of writing and were used as carved protective symbols that bring luck and protection to those who carried them.

In this post you are going to learn what runes are, their history, meaning and why you should travel with them.

Sri Lanka should be high on your list of countries to visit. It is spectacular! 

There is so much to see and do on this small tropical island.

For those with a spirit for adventure, Sri Lanka is the perfect destination. It has everything from hiking, waterfalls, tuk-tuk adventures, wildlife safaris and more!

Here is a round-up of the 9 top adventurous activities in Sri Lanka.

Some people love travel planning, while some people hate it!

When it comes to travel some planning is essential.

In this post, you will learn how to plan your next trip from scratch in 10 easy steps.