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Our ever-growing collection of travel lists counting down the very best and occasionally very worst of all things budget travel around the world.
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 […]
Florida is one of the world’s best known and most popular travel destinations. It’s the most visited state by Americans and its great climate and popular beaches and attractions also make it a hit with international visitors. However the Sunshine State is also large enough that it’s not that hard to get off the beaten […]
Greece is one of the world’s most popular destinations for history lovers. Aside from the beautiful sights and a relaxing environment, visitors get to walk through history by visiting the ancient sites in the country. If you are looking for tailor-made Greece tours, or you just want a regular visit, you might want to take […]
No matter how much you love travelling, there will inevitably be days on any long trip when you’re not quite feeling it. There may be days when you just can’t face the thought of going out and facing the world and doing another set of trips and activities. If you are worried a travel slump […]
Many travellers who haven’t stayed in hostels before often ask what is the difference between hostels and hotels? Guest blogger Jenna explores the great hostels vs hotels debate and tries to dispel a few myths along the way by offering five advantages of hostels over hotels. If you’ve not done much backpacking before, you may […]
Large chunks of the United States experience a big freeze during the winter months when temperatures plummet and snow blanket covers towns and cities. Below, we’re going to look at the coldest cities in the US, both in terms of their winter and annual average temperatures. For the purposes of the article, we have only […]
The historic region of New England forms the northeastern corner of the United States. Despite being less than a third of the size of Texas, it comprises six different states – Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. It is home to some of the oldest towns and cities in the USA, as […]
We’re going to take a look at the best airports in Europe according to google passenger ratings. As air traffic continues to return to normal across the continent following the Covid-19 pandemic, the latest reviews helped show which airports have managed to adjust to the new circumstances and which ones haven’t. Below we look at […]
In this post, we’re going to look at the worst airports in the world according to passenger ratings. While some cities have been busy building new, state-of-the-art airports fit for the 2020’s, other airports have fallen into a state of decline, dogged by the same problems that have irritated passengers for many years. Google’s review/rating […]
The peak summer months in Portugal are July and August when travellers flock from around Europe to enjoy hot weather and the country’s many beach destinations. Here’s a look at some of the best places to visit during summer in Portugal including some of the lesser known, off the beaten path destinations as well as […]
