Backpacking | Budget Travel | Living Abroad
On this page you will find our estimated cost of travel in Cuba. The country’s economic and political climate makes it a strange place to visit in many regards and its former two-currency system only complicated matters. However the switch to one currency was made in January 2021 simplifying things a bit for visitors. Check […]
Central America is one of the most affordable parts of the world to travel in. Almost every country offers good value but there are subtle differences in prices as you cross borders. Below, we’ll take a look at the estimated cost of travel in Central America. There are suggested daily budgets for each country and […]
2023 is here and it promises to be the best year for travelling since 2019. Most countries are now open with limited or no Covid related restrictions. Many who have put off trips over the past few years may be thinking seriously about backpacking in 2023. Below we’ve compiled a list of 10 countries that […]
Ordered geographically from north to south, here are our top ten Latin America travel highlights. From the best experiences in Central America and Cuba right down to the icy shores of Antarctica. The region is far bigger than you perhaps realise and while there are cultural and linguistic similarities throughout, there is still an incredibly […]
In this post we will look at the five most visited countries in North America according to official UN figures for global tourism. By North America, we mean USA, Canada and Mexico plus the nations of Central America and the Caribbean. The figures quoted are for the calendar year of 2018 and rounded up or […]
With gorgeous beaches and crystal blue seas, the Caribbean has long since been one of the world’s most appealing travel destinations. However finding a way to visit on a budget can be a real challenge with accommodation costs typically quite high. If you’re travelling with a group of friends, luxury Caribbean vacations can become relatively […]
