Backpack Becky: I grew up in the UK, living in Leeds and Birmingham. I then quit my job and lived in Japan for one year, first in a ski resort, then I moved to Osaka to teach English. After a year in the land of Hello Kitty, I moved just outside of Paris to be an au pair. I'm now travelling through Australia doing helpx. I've spent a lot of time travelling through Europe and south-east Asia, and also doing a lot of skiing, snowboarding, scuba diving and finding vegetarian restaurants.

Glasgow

Gold Coast

Kyoto

London

Osaka

Oxford

Sydney

Tokyo

Paris

England

Cuba

Australia

Japan

New Zealand

United Kingdom

Ireland

Scotland

Melbourne

Cairns

Saint Petersburg (Russia)

Koh Tao

Manchester

ABritish Columbia: British Columbia (Canada) VS New Zealand ?

Hi Beatrice, there are loads of backpacker jobs in New Zealand​. I worked on a dairy farm there and it was easy money. Plus, the country is very safe and I travelled with backpackers I had just met and I hitchhiked a lot.  See More

AGlasgow: Storage in Glasgow

Hi Velma, the main train station has storage but it is a little pricey. See More

ANew Zealand: Hanmer Springs or Arthur's Pass

Hi Gill, I recommend Arthur's Pass​. Hanmer Springs​ is nice for a few hours but essentially is just an outside pool resort. There are plenty of walks around Arthur's Pass and all along that route. If you're a Lord of the... See More

ALondon: Need tips on local transportation

Hi Maria, there is free wifi in Gatwick​ so use this to look on Google Maps for your easiest public transport route. GPS works without wifi so it is the perfect solutions :) See More

ANew Zealand: Travelling solo in New Zealand

Hi Beatrice, I travelled alone as a 24 year old girl and I had no problems. However, I did buy my own car but I met plenty of other solo girls that travelled by the tourist buses. There is a backpacking New Zealand​ group on Facebook which was really... See More

AGold Coast: Favorites hikes and activities along the Gold Coast

Tamborine Mountain​ is fantastic for walks. Plenty of beginner level, shorter works for your family, full of waterfalls and also a nice town/village at the start full of cafes and a winery. See More

AUnited Kingdom: Suggestion of place to stay at

Hi Irrestry, I would recommend staying at all of the places you are going to and not commuting each day. Windsor​ is easy to get to from London​, but it would be cheaper to stay in Windsor. You may as well also stay in Bath​.... See More

AKyoto: Best neighborhoods for hiking, sightseeing, & beauty in Kyoto?

Hi Taylor, there are some fantastic neighbourhoods around Kyoto, but also so much to do in the city itself. Around Kyoto: - Hikone​ a big castle north of Kyoto. Not much else to see apart from the castle, but worth going to if you haven't seen... See More

AScotland: Luggage safety on train

Hi Larry, I've never had an issue with any of my luggage on trains in the United Kingdom​. If you were a bit apprehensive, maybe put a padlock on your suitcase, but I have never known any issues to occur :) See More

AInternational Travel that is inexpensive but fun?

Use Helpx and Couchsurfing for super cheap travel.  See More