Tag: budget travel

  • Expert Tips For Backpacking Through Europe.

    Backpacking through Europe is a dream for many, but is not always as easy as other destinations. Europe is a unique melting pot of culture, architecture, cuisine, history and heritage, but it can also be expensive and with 44 distinct countries each with their own cultures, norms, rules and regulations, it can be confusing too.…

  • It’s Time To Travel Like It’s 1999.

    Backpacking and travelling the world has changed drastically since its heyday in the late nineties and noughties, is it time to get back to basics?

  • How To Stick To And Stretch Out Your Budget When Travelling On Your Gap Year.

    One of the most important aspects of taking a gap year is your budget, but saving up and planning your travel budget well is only part of it, you have to know how to manage your money on the road as well, and that means knowing how to stretch your budget out so that it…

  • Backpacking VS Flashpacking.

    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 are smart with it, but is there anything wrong with flashpacking? Are you a backpacker…

  • 5 Free Things To Do In Sydney.

    Sydney, Australia is one of the most expensive cities in the world and it can cost a lot to visit, but travel doesn’t have to be as expensive as you think, and even some of the most expensive destinations in the world have some amazing free sites and activities to keep even the tightest of…

  • Why Budget Airline Flights Aren’t Always The Bargain They Seem

    Why Budget Airline Flights Aren’t Always The Bargain They Seem

    Budget airlines changed travel forever, making flying affordable for millions of people. But today’s cheapest fares often come with hidden compromises, shrinking baggage allowances, paid extras and increasingly complex rules that can make a bargain far more expensive than it first appears. Learn when budget airlines really are worth booking, when paying more can actually…

  • The 10 Best Ways To Travel Further For Less.

    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.

  • How To Score Luxury Accommodation As A Budget Backpacker.

    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…

  • How Can I Afford To Travel The World?

    I get asked all the time how I can afford to travel the world so much a lot. There is often an assumption that you need to be rich to take a gap year or travel long term, or that you need to be of a certain background to be able to throw some things…

  • Beyond The Backpacker Hostel: Where Should You Stay In Malaysia?

    After being largely ignored for a long time in favour of its more popular neighbours, Malaysia is slowly being discovered by intrepid backpackers looking for something that is a little same same, but different. The big question is, where do you stay when you are exploring this inspirational and majestic country? Are backpacker hostels really…