Backpacking | Budget Travel | Living Abroad
A few articles offering a host of budget travel tips which should help first time backpackers and more experienced travellers manage costs on the road and stick to a shoestring budget.
When you’re travelling, one of the most essential items to pack is cold, hard cash. You never know what type of situation you’ll get yourself into. You might even lose your credit card, and be stuck with no way to call a cab or get a bite to eat. You always want to carry cash […]
Europe has more budget airlines and cheap flights than any other region in the world. From Ryanair and Vueling to Wizzair and Easyjet, the continent isn’t short on crammed planes, low fares and short, no-frills flights to other cities. In this post we have five quick tips for finding cheap flights in Europe which should […]
There are several strategies you can employ to find the best budget accommodation and there’s something to be said for each of them. In this section we look at the pros and cons of four of the best ways to go about your hunt for a cheap night’s sleep. Finding Backpacker Hostels – The 3 […]
Once you’re on the road, every few days or so you’re looking for that next bus, train or boat to your next destination. For anyone on a long backpacking trip it can seem like an endless cycle of misinformation and hassle. Some countries are better than others but in places where you don’t speak the […]
How to Bargain in Vietnam A guest post by Jim from Asia Marvels Many travellers in Vietnam are so afraid of paying more than they should that they forget to enjoy their trip. Here is some insight into bargaining in Vietnam to make your time here easier. The first thing you should know about bargaining […]
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 […]
A guest post by Natalie Frizza, looking at some of the tricks to travel the world on a small budget as a solo female traveller. When it comes to long-term travel, people usually find ways to prolong turning their daydreams into a reality, allowing them to crumple and disappear as the clock ticks side to […]
