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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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5 Free Things To Do In Sydney.

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Bemused Backpacker — 10 Comments

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…

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

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Bemused Backpacker — 16 Comments

The budget airline model on the whole has been great for travel and has opened up the world to millions of backpackers and gap year travellers, but it isn’t always a good thing. There is a dark side to those low, low prices, and those flights for £10 across Europe are not always the bargain they may seem to be on the surface. So should travellers still fly budget airlines? Or is there a better option?

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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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How Can I Afford To Travel The World?

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Bemused Backpacker — 33 Comments

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 in a pack and travel somewhere new. The fact is none of this is true at all. Anyone can travel the world if they want to and they certainly don’t need to be rich to do it. I’m living proof Here is how I can afford to travel as much as I do.

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

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 12 Comments

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 all there is?

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5 Free Things To Do In New York.

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 2 Comments

New York doesn’t have to be expensive with this travel itinerary stuffed with free things to see and do.

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Why Travel Insurance Is Essential On Your Gap Year.

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 26 Comments

Planning your gap year is an exciting process, full of opportunity and wonder, and the last thing you want to do is think about anything going wrong. The problem is, you need to. It is essential that you spend at least a little bit of time ensuring that you have the right insurance cover for your backpacking trip just in case the worst does happen.

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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!