The Travelling Cactus

We're Amelia and Ben, two Londoners who swapped the daily commute for a year on the road, travelling through the US, Central America and South America before settling in Australia.

This is where we share what we actually learned along the way: honest packing lists, real budgets, the mistakes we made, and the places that stuck with us. No generic advice, no sponsored fluff, just first-hand experience from a year of hostels, long bus journeys, and living out of two backpacks.

Whether you're planning your own year away or just want to know what long-term travel is really like, you're in the right place.