Newcastle, located in northern England has many sites of interest and locations to see when visiting Great Britain. Even if you are on a budget, you can still enjoy all of the wonderful and entertaining options that this area has to offer. If you are a considering spending time in the region, or in [...]
Escape The Busy London And Find Calm in Cumbria – England’s Lake District
One of the most scenic and most attractive regions of the UK has to be the Cumbria and Lake District region in the North West of England. Cumbria is a non-metropolitan county located in the North West close to Scotland. This region is arguably one of the UK’s most beautiful locations with outlandish scenic views [...]
#SurfsUp @hostelbookers! Win a Private Group Surfing Course
We’ve never really promo’d a competition here on Backpack With Brock so…no better time to start then now! We’ll have a few coming at you through 2012 but to wrap up 2011, here’s a chance for you to win some surfing awesomeness for you and some friends. (I can’t surf so you don’t have to [...]
A Mobile Hot Dog Vendor? – Photo Post
I’ve seen some pretty RANDOM things while travelling the world but this ‘Mobile’ Hot Dog Vendor, that I spotted in Berlin, Germany, is in a class all it’s own! Back in my home, Toronto, we have Street Meat. Essentially, they are hot dog stands that sell hot dogs, sausages and cold drinks. After a day of [...]
5 Alternative Ideas For Winter Season Travel
It’s officially December. In Canada, and other countries in the upper northern hemisphere, that means each day’s sunlight is less then the day before, it’s about to get EXTREMELY cold, and travellers and their families are thinking about their winter season travel plans. For many, the standard ‘all inclusive’ vacation at a resort is the [...]
Where is Earls Court? – Exploring A London, England District
London, England, like many major cities around the world, is compiled of multiple neighborhoods and districts. An attempt to visit all of them in one short trip would prove essentially impossible. Instead, simply ask: ‘Where is Earls Court?’ One of the sections on offer in London that is certainly worth checking out would be [...]
Paraty, Brazil – Sliding Down A Waterfall
After a fantastic time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil I headed about 4 hours south to a lovely little place called Paraty. Complete with beaches, nature and even an old quarter with cobblestone streets, Paraty is a wonderful place to visit. The best and my personal favourite part about Paraty is the rock waterfall you can slide [...]
I Am the Reason Spain Won the World Cup – Diary of a Superstitious Traveller
In my life and when I travel – luck and superstition go hand in hand. Ask my mother, or anyone who knows me really well and they’ll tell you I’m a pretty lucky person. Things just seem to always work out for me – it’s kind of strange really. It’s like I have a horseshoe around [...]
Halloween Ain’t Just For Kids in Toronto, Canada
I love Halloween! Heck, I even love pictures of Halloween! It’s the one time of year you can dress up as whatever or whoever you like, and nobody will wonder why. This past week, here in Canada, there was no doubt it was the end of October. If you are from a country where the [...]
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Zorb Globe Riding in Rotorua, New Zealand
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Want to Place a Bet?
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‘Bet Brock’ – Eat a Cobra
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‘The Backpack With Brock Food Byte’ – Australian Veggimite & Tim Tam’s
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The Great Ocean Road Trip
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Five Things To Do And See In The Newcastle, UK Region
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Escape The Busy London And Find Calm in Cumbria – England’s Lake District
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Happy New Year – Here’s to 2012!
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7 Subway Transportation Systems From Around The World
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It’s My Birthday!: A Look Back on 2011
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Andi of My Beautiful Adventures: Never visited, but want to now!...
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Kent @ No Vacation Required: Hey, Brock - happy 2012! We're brewing up some bi...
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The World Stroll: Nice ideas :)...
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Ben RTWT: Great video Brock, really puts you there! So exhau...
