left our jobs, went to Asia

Travelling on a budget doesn’t mean you are relegated to staying in one location and limiting your exposure to the country. In fact, far from having to stay confined to one place, backpacking lets you explore the entire country on a limited budget.  READ MORE »

Australia and New Zealand are large countries, and the sheer size of Australia will make planning your route all the more important.  READ MORE »

The stunning land features of mountain meets water in the thick of New Zealand is an unforgettable experience! Explore the lush flora and fauna that make up South Island, and witness the beauty firsthand.

London is one of the best hubs in Europe with three international airports and tens air companies to choose. But when you are flying make sure you look at booking airport parking at Heathrow airport in advance, the savings you can make are huge. There are great deals to be had at all of the top airports with Holiday Extras offering great rates on Gatwick and Stansted parking too. Hop a plane to the greatest escape on South Island in New Zealand!  READ MORE »

Let me guess, you want to become a world-class traveler but have no idea where to start on your fabulous adventure, am I right?

Of course you might already be fairly seasoned, perhaps taking family trips to Disneyland or the local water park but have you truly experienced traveling to a completely different culture without having to spend a fortune to do so? If not, then I have the perfect region in the world for you and I bet you didn’t even think of it as a starting point for your travels.  READ MORE »

Although New Zealand is fairly close to Australia, a country which is seen by most citizens of the world as a place of warmth, New Zealand by comparison has weather which is a little more questionable. Much like European countries such as the UK, France and Switzerland, New Zealand is known for having unpredictable weather, and by that I mean, you could have four seasons occur in one day.

Trekking near Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

This makes it quite difficult to pack for a trip. You don't want to over do it and take too many clothes, because it'll be difficult to lug around. However, you also can't afford to pack too lightly in fear of rain storms, snow and unexpected mud patches. There's no real right answer to the question: what should you pack, because everyone has their own opinions. It might be wise to set aside the Parking4Less website for a moment, and consider the items on the following list:  READ MORE »

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A quick and easy secret about photography is polarizing filters.
Use one, and you'll get more vivid colours. Additionally, you will get rid of nasty reflections on metal, glass and water surfaces.
To see what I mean, look at two images below.

Green leaves and blue sky, no polarizing filter, Puvociai, Lithuania

This photograph is what you'll get if you don't use a polarizing filter, as most of us do.  READ MORE »

Lithuanian National Radio and Television have a radio programme "Mes, moterys" (We, women).

Jurga testing binoculars at Bangkok Photo Fair 2007, Thailand

On February 3, 2008, Jurga was participating in a discussion which was focused on a question if female tourists should adapt to local rules and restrictions valid to locally living women.

Grab the MP3 here (audio in Lithuanian), or  READ MORE »

We met with Zydrone and Valdas a few weeks after we came to Lithuania. The couple has decided to quit their jobs, sell the car, rent the flat and go to South America for a year.

One of the great things they did before their departure was starting up the website crossroad.lt - information source for aware travellers.
We' ve been only happy to be able to contribute to their site with Jurga's interview.

Palaung tribal woman and Jurga in one of the villages of Shan state, Myanmar

Original text in Lithuanian is here,

while English speakers will prefer reading the translation below.

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Which one of you had the carreer break idea first, and why?
You know, ideas are always in the air. If you want something, you will  READ MORE »

Year long trip is over.

It could be good to summarize it, think about what we learned and what has it given to us, what have we lost, and was it worth at all.

These are good and deep questions, but  READ MORE »

Though Thailand is the most organized country in the region (except Singapore of course), sometimes it can be rather hectic to find out the actual price for transport services.  READ MORE »

Though our long and interesting trip is over, and it could seem there's nothing more to write... wrong!  READ MORE »

Download the articles below. Right-click and select "Save link as.." or "Save Target As..", save the file to your computer and open it from there. Make sure to select "View > Continuous (Facing)" in your PDF reader.  READ MORE »

Pantip Plaza computer heaven, Bangkok, Thailand

So, you've arrived to Bangkok. You know that photography goods and computers should be relatively cheap here, especially bearing in mind the VAT refund scheme.

Asking around in a hotel reception and during the dinner, reveals that the best place to buy a laptop you've been dreaming about, is Pantip Plaza. The hovering image of a laptop in your mind obscures the wry smiles of your newly met friends at the dinner table.  READ MORE »

If you think careful driving and awareness increase your safety, you are deeply mistaken.

Lucky amulets hanging from the rear view mirror, Bangkok, Thailand

Some simple protective measures (medallions, amulets, statues of deities) are fully sufficient.  READ MORE »