Backpacking | Budget Travel | Living Abroad
Travelling across China can be pretty tough for first-timers, and even tougher if you are short on cash. Let’s face it, the days of having supremely cheap travel in China are long gone and just a distant memory. Prices for food, airline tickets and hotels are gradually increasing, with China’s economy and tourism picking up […]
If you’ve not done much travelling before or have only visited countries in your part of the world, chances are you won’t know much about visas, how they work or how to get them. Depending on where you’re from, there may be many countries that you can visit visa-free by just showing your passport when […]
Going travelling alone for the first-time can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone but large numbers of people take the plunge and most end up having a positive experience. Here are our top tips for solo travellers to follow that should help make your first backpacking trip a good one. How to travel solo successfully […]
Heading off travelling or backpacking for the first time? Unsure of what to pack? Well as a rule of thumb, most people pack way too much. While it is tempting to pile in everything you think you might need and all your favourite items, you will soon regret it once you’re rushing around in the […]
This is actually a more important question than many people realise and your answer is likely to have a huge impact on the type of trip you end up having. For maybe 80-90% of backpackers, the answer is yes, buying a good guidebook is the best way to plan a backpacking trip. Not only do […]
There are certain unavoidable costs that even the most savvy of budget travellers cannot avoid. The need to purchase food and drink ranks pretty high on that list and will take up a sizable chunk of any backpacking budget. However if you’re really watching the pennies or cents as you travel, there are some excellent […]
If you’re going travelling for the first time then there’s a good chance you won’t know too much about staying in a hostel. These places may soon become your home from home though and you’ll quickly learn how they work and operate. This backpacker’s guide to youth hostels should help you learn the basics and […]
Below, we have a list of things you will want to consider doing when preparing for a backpacking trip in the weeks before your departure. While there is plenty to be said for going with the flow when you’re out on the road, doing as much prep as possible beforehand will increase the chances of […]
In this Revolut review, we’re going to look at one of the most popular travel cards and banking apps. Since its foundation in 2015, Revolut has built up a loyal userbase and to some extent has changed the game when it comes to exchanging and spending money abroad. We’ll have a look at whether it […]
These are ten of the best travel websites and apps for backpackers and budget travellers that you may want to look at before heading off on your next adventure. While by no means an exhaustive list, these tools will help you do everything from locate the cheapest flights and beds to keep you informed on […]
