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 budgets happy. Of all the traditional…
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Why Budget Airline Flights Aren’t Always The Bargain They Seem.
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?
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.
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Posted in Travel Lists
Posted in Travel Lists
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 bag them!
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Posted in Travel Tips
How Can I Afford To Travel The World?
I get asked 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. This is ridiculous. 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. Here is how I can afford to travel as much as I do.
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Posted in Travel Talk
Posted in Travel Talk
Top 10 Tips To Travel Independently On A Budget
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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What Is The Sharing Economy And What Does It Mean For Travellers?
How you can use the sharing economy to travel the world in a unique and often cheaper way.
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