Backpacking | Budget Travel | Living Abroad
Europe is widely regarded as one of the most expensive parts of the world and there is plenty of truth to that. Cities like London, Paris, Dublin and just about any in Scandinavia are expensive places to live and while salaries are higher, they aren’t exactly great places to just rock up without a job […]
With a great lifestyle, affordable cities, sunny coastlines and an abundance of English teaching jobs, Spain is one of the most popular countries for people looking to move abroad. Madrid and Barcelona are both very attractive destinations but while they aren’t as expensive as other major European or North American cities, by Spanish standards they […]
Europe is not short on popular beach destinations, but for a small continent, there are enormous swings in terms of the actual costs. A trip to the South of France for example, may cost you three or fours as much when compared to a budget stay in one of the cheaper coastal towns in the […]
We’re going to take a look at 10 of the most interesting work exchange opportunities in 2023. We’ve used the Worldpackers platform to scour the world in search of some of the most interesting placements for travellers looking for a new challenge or a fresh adventure this year. While anyone can view the opportunities, you […]
This page outlines the estimated cost of travel in Spain in 2023. We have included suggested shoestring and more comfortable Spain backpacking budgets for a trip around a country that is home to iconic cities such as Barcelona and some of Europe’s best beaches. We also have some typical prices further down to give you […]
Europe is one of the most popular regions in the world for travel but it’s also one of the most expensive. Prices do vary considerably as you move from west to east though. Below, we’ll take a look at the cost of travel in Europe and compare a wide range of countries. We also have […]
The Iberian corner of Europe is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. It boasts some of Europe’s best beaches, most historic cities and tastiest food and drink. They also like a good fiesta so no matter when you visit, your trip is likely to coincide with some form of celebration or […]
Spain is home to a large number of popular tourist resorts with its coastline dotted with great beach destinations. While some are well known and are clearly geared to international visitors looking for fun, sun and sea on a budget, there are also plenty of more secret gems which aren’t always on the radar of […]
Due to the environmental impact of flying, most would agree that high-speed rail has a big part to play in the future of both domestic and international travel. Trains are getting faster and more high-speed links are being built across the world. However the cost of using the fastest trains in the world remains high […]
Living in Barcelona is a dream for many people. One of Europe’s most famous cities and most popular travel destinations, the Catalan capital has long drawn in foreigners looking to experience it for themselves whether that’s for just a few months or a longer period. However like many global cities, the reality of the Barcelona […]
