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Backpacking VS Flashpacking.

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 4 Comments

What exactly is Flashpacking and why and how do I do it? Upgrading to more comfortable accommodation, eating out at nicer restaurants and splurging or spoiling yourself from time to time can be done on a backpackers budget, if you…

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The 10 Best Ways To Travel Further For Less.

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Bemused Backpacker — 10 Comments

Saving and budgeting for your gap year takes a lot of time and planning, so every single penny counts when you are getting your round the world adventure together. Fortunately there are a ton of tricks and hacks to help you travel further for less, and here are 10 of the best.

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How To Score Luxury Accommodation As A Budget Backpacker.

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Bemused Backpacker — 10 Comments

Backpacking around the world on your gap year isn’t all about ultra budget backpacker hostels and dorm rooms. Sometimes it is, but there’s no rule that says you have to stick to that either, and there are some real luxury options out there for even the most budget of backpackers if you know how to bag them!

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Top 10 Tips To Travel Independently On A Budget

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 2 Comments

Travelling the world costs money, that much is obvious. But saving up a lump sum for your round the world adventure is just part of the solution, you need to know the right way to spend it too! These top 10 tips will not only help you reign in your budget before you go and on the road, but will also allow you to travel cheaper for longer!

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The Unwritten Rules Of Hostel Etiquette.

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Bemused Backpacker — 29 Comments

There are many unwritten rules about staying in hostels on your gap year, and these are rules that every backpacker staying in a hostel should learn and live by if they don’t want to become that guest that everyone hates.

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Top Tips On Choosing A Good Backpacker Hostel On Your Gap Year.

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Bemused Backpacker — 20 Comments

How to find and choose the best hostels to stay in on your gap year

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