Below, you will find a ragtag collection of knaves and rogues alike, each commissioned for the right coin. Ziggy has a knack for rallying such odd yet auspicious humans.
Such a merry band of mercenaries could be yours too, but first, you’ll need to inspect the publications below, see the services available, and then have a chat with Ziggy to discuss what you require.
Backpacking Tasmania
LVL 99
Words
14400/20000
EXP
MAX
About
Ziggy travelled for a long time to many other realms to find a place that felt like home. Then, he found it – in the land of his own birth. In Ziggy’s final guide for The Broke Backpacker, he writes about the little island that captured his heart.
Drug Tourism 101
LVL 85
Words
5900/20000
EXP
200/1000
About
Yay – drugs! I love drugs! Oops, sorry, I broke the fourth wall… or did I? Maybe it’s just the psilocybin talking? You are deep in the woods talking to a retro pixel-sprite around the campfire, after all. Anyway, here’s an unflinchingly honest guide to recreational drug usage.
Your First Time Backpacking
LVL 42
Words
2500/20000
EXP
250/1000
About
Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed: that’s the theme! A guide a bitta lifestyle, and a lotta inspo all in one. Feral tone-check: 3 outta 10. Maybe 4.
Sex in Hostels
LVL 69
Words
6300/20000
EXP
950/1000
About
Many moons ago – and much to the disdain of his editor – Ziggy was commissioned to write an article about sex and travel that was “as edgy as conceivably possible”. He delivered, but what nobody expected was a post that was equally thoughtful as it was debauched.
Backpacking Israel
LVL 90
Words
16300/20000
EXP
700/1000
About
In this piece, Ziggy attempts to do the unthinkable – write a travel guide for Israel that doesn’t ignore the elephant caged in the room: Palestine.
Busking 101
LVL 55
Words
4800/20000
EXP
650/1000
About
Ziggy was not always the scholar he is today. Once, he lived the humble life of a wandering minstrel serenading the streets of the world And this life led him to his (rather well-received) first published article: the definitive guide to busking.
International SIM Cards
LVL 70
Words
3750/20000
EXP
600/1000
About
Some might say science, some might say sorcery, but the world of communications has changed. Ziggy was very surprised to find that this effortless post quickly became an incredibly high-converting competitor in the SERPs – sorcery indeed!
Meet the Team
LVL 90
Words
4750/20000
EXP
850/1000
About
During his tenure at The Broke Backpacker, Ziggy found his role expanding from that of a writer to Head of Editorial and even ultimately de facto HR and Union rep. While the post in its original incarnation has changed over time, much of Ziggy’s legacy and love for his ex-colleagues still echoes in this interview-meets-biography post.
So You Broke Your iPhone Screen…
LVL 33
Words
1900/20000
EXP
880/1000
About
Then you better read this guide on how to fix it! Throwaway post but written for a website that does good work with the brief: “We want Aussie-brand humour.” Fuck. Yes.
Backpacking Afghanistan
LVL 95
Words
12200/20000
EXP
950/1000
About
Something between a political piece, a travel guide, and an epitaph, this collaborative effort between Ziggy and two other stalwart adventures serves as a testament to the majesty of a country that was. The victors may write history, but that doesn’t mean the rest of us should stay silent.
Marsha Jean Interview
LVL 80
Words
3900/20000
EXP
300/1000
About
An interview Ziggy conducted and edited with another adventurous rogue: Ms Marsha Jean. Between donkey trekking in Afghanistan, cycling across Central Asia, and traversing the Karakoram of Pakistan, she had a lot to say… that made him jealous.
Sri Lanka Itinerary
LVL 65
Words
9500/20000
EXP
500/1000
About
Presenting not one but TWO itineraries for the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, complete with fancy formatting, a slew of tasty travel info, and Ziggy’s trademark “gentle sarcasm” 😉
RV Packing List
LVL 60
Words
3200/20000
EXP
800/1000
About
A packing list you can use! Equal parts monetisation and utility-driven, Ziggy provides a packing list fit for an RV journey into the setting scarlet sun.
Vanlife 101
LVL 75
Words
6250/20000
EXP
100/1000
About
There comes a time in every ronin’s life where a steed must be acquired. Once the great nomads of old alighted their horses on the Great Steppes. These days, Ziggy is more partial to disappearing into the wilderness in a beat-up van.
Budget Backpacking Tents
LVL 50
Words
3400/20000
EXP
400/1000
About
There’s nothing so simple in its execution as a classic affiliate-driven roundup post. While Ziggy may have been more partial to the tried-and-true bridge sleep in his travelling bard days, he does still enjoy the odd tent… bang 😉
Backpacking Tasmania
LVL 99
Words
14400/20000
EXP
MAX
About
Ziggy travelled for a long time to many other realms to find a place that felt like home. Then, he found it – in the land of his own birth. In Ziggy’s final guide for The Broke Backpacker, he writes about the little island that captured his heart.
Your First Time Backpacking
LVL 42
Words
2500/20000
EXP
250/1000
About
Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed: that’s the theme! A guide a bitta lifestyle, and a lotta inspo all in one. Feral tone-check: 3 outta 10. Maybe 4.
Backpacking Israel
LVL 90
Words
16300/20000
EXP
700/1000
About
In this piece, Ziggy attempts to do the unthinkable – write a travel guide for Israel that doesn’t ignore the elephant caged in the room: Palestine.
Sri Lanka Itinerary
LVL 65
Words
9500/20000
EXP
500/1000
About
Presenting not one but TWO itineraries for the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, complete with fancy formatting, a slew of tasty travel info, and Ziggy’s trademark “gentle sarcasm” 😉
International SIM Cards
LVL 70
Words
3750/20000
EXP
600/1000
About
Some might say science, some might say sorcery, but the world of communications has changed. Ziggy was very surprised to find that this effortless post quickly became an incredibly high-converting competitor in the SERPs – sorcery indeed!
RV Packing List
LVL 60
Words
3200/20000
EXP
800/1000
About
A packing list you can use! Equal parts monetisation and utility-driven, Ziggy provides a packing list fit for an RV journey into the setting scarlet sun.
Budget Backpacking Tents
LVL 50
Words
3400/20000
EXP
400/1000
About
There’s nothing so simple in its execution as a classic affiliate-driven roundup post. While Ziggy may have been more partial to the tried-and-true bridge sleep in his travelling bard days, he does still enjoy the odd tent… bang 😉
Drug Tourism 101
LVL 85
Words
5900/20000
EXP
200/1000
About
Yay – drugs! I love drugs! Oops, sorry, I broke the fourth wall… or did I? Maybe it’s just the psilocybin talking? You are deep in the woods talking to a retro pixel-sprite around the campfire, after all. Anyway, here’s an unflinchingly honest guide to recreational drug usage.
Sex in Hostels
LVL 69
Words
6300/20000
EXP
950/1000
About
Many moons ago – and much to the disdain of his editor – Ziggy was commissioned to write an article about sex and travel that was “as edgy as conceivably possible”. He delivered, but what nobody expected was a post that was equally thoughtful as it was debauched.
Busking 101
LVL 55
Words
4800/20000
EXP
650/1000
About
Ziggy was not always the scholar he is today. Once, he lived the humble life of a wandering minstrel serenading the streets of the world And this life led him to his (rather well-received) first published article: the definitive guide to busking.
Vanlife 101
LVL 75
Words
6250/20000
EXP
100/1000
About
There comes a time in every ronin’s life where a steed must be acquired. Once the great nomads of old alighted their horses on the Great Steppes. These days, Ziggy is more partial to disappearing into the wilderness in a beat-up van.
Meet the Team
LVL 90
Words
4750/20000
EXP
850/1000
About
During his tenure at The Broke Backpacker, Ziggy found his role expanding from that of a writer to Head of Editorial and even ultimately de facto HR and Union rep. While the post in its original incarnation has changed over time, much of Ziggy’s legacy and love for his ex-colleagues still echoes in this interview-meets-biography post.
Marsha Jean Interview
LVL 80
Words
3900/20000
EXP
300/1000
About
An interview Ziggy conducted and edited with another adventurous rogue: Ms Marsha Jean. Between donkey trekking in Afghanistan, cycling across Central Asia, and traversing the Karakoram of Pakistan, she had a lot to say… that made him jealous.
So You Broke Your iPhone Screen…
LVL 33
Words
1900/20000
EXP
880/1000
About
Then you better read this guide on how to fix it! Throwaway post but written for a website that does good work with the brief: “We want Aussie-brand humour.” Fuck. Yes.
Backpacking Afghanistan
LVL 95
Words
12200/20000
EXP
950/1000
About
Something between a political piece, a travel guide, and an epitaph, this collaborative effort between Ziggy and two other stalwart adventures serves as a testament to the majesty of a country that was. The victors may write history, but that doesn’t mean the rest of us should stay silent.