10 Ways to Make Money While Travelling

Passport with piles of coins and rolls of cash - How to Earn Money While Travelling - Tips for earning money on the road

I talk a lot about saving money while travelling – this is a budget travel blog after all – but how about if you could make money while travelling?  That would be living the dream, right?  There are lots of ways you could earn money while travelling, whether that is working remotely at your current […]

10 Free things to do in Algarve Portugal

Portuguese Carvoeiro Beach with classic fishing boats - Free Things to do in Algarve

The mesmerizing Algarve coast in southern Portugal attracts travelers from all across the globe for its captivating cliffs, sand-swept beaches, amazing surf, and enchanting fisherman’s towns.  The best things to do in the Algarve all involve nature, and as there are more than 300 sunny days a year, you can explore most of it for […]

What is Cultural Exchange and Why Exchanging Cultures Matters

Cultural Exchanges Show We Are Not So Different from Each Other - two paper images of heads with different parts exchanged in the other head

Learning about other cultures outside your own is one of the most important things we will ever do as people.  Travel is a great way to do that, as simply stepping outside your front door you see and hear things that could be very different to how your family sees the world.  However, it isn’t […]

How to Visit Barcelona Responsibly (and Have a Better Trip!)

The Arc de Triomf in Barcelona Spain - How to Visit Barcelona Sustainably

Barcelona is an incredible city, my favourite in Europe in fact, but it became a victim of its own popularity and before the pandemic, it was suffering the effects of over-tourism.  That changed over the COVID pandemic of course, but now tourists have returned to Barcelona it is important that we do everything we can […]

The Best Things to do in Puerto Vallarta on a Budget

The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta at Sunset - The Best Things to do in Puerto Vallarta on A Budget

Planning a cheap trip to Puerto Vallarta Mexico?  If you’re visiting Puerto Vallarta on a budget, this travel guide will help you plan a low-cost and amazing trip, with tips on where to stay, what to eat, free things to do in Puerto Vallarta, and tips for saving money on your trip. Whether you’re backpacking […]

Why Visit Barcelona in Winter

Dragon Statue at Park Guell - Things to do in Barcelona in Winter

Barcelona is my favourite city in Europe and a great place to plan a winter vacation.  In this post, I’ll share just why you should visit Barcelona in winter, what to expect from winter weather in Barcelona, what to wear, where to stay and the best things to do in Barcelona in winter as well […]

Montafon: Hiking and Wellness in Vorarlberg Austria

Exploring Montafon - Hiking and Wellness in Vorarlberg

After being cooped up inside during lockdown, like many of us, I found solace in being outdoors.  Whether that was a simple stroll in the woods or hiking up a mountain, just being out in the fresh air brought me joy.  And so, when I arrived in Montafon in the Vorarlberg region of Austria I […]