Staying in a Hostel? Don’t Forget to Pack These Essential Items!

A Bright Clean Hostel Dorm - Hostel Essentials Packing List

I love staying in hostels.  They are a fabulous way to travel the world for cheap, you meet interesting people, make lifelong friends and have the time of your life.  If you will be staying in a hostel on your next trip and are wondering what to pack for a hostel stay, I’ve got this […]

How to Be a Housesitter – Essential Tips to Get Started Housesitting!

Blonda and Charlie - two cats I was petsitting for in Barcelona - how to be a housesitter

If you want to know how to start housesitting, I’m here to tell you everything I have learned about housesitting and petsitting, including my top house sitting tips for finding assignments, how to bag your perfect house sit, and how to have a successful sit while you’re there.  Read on for the beginner’s guide on […]

How to Choose the Best Digital Nomad Accommodation for You

A Studio Bedroom with Kitchenette - Digital Nomad Accommodation

Accommodation is often one of the most difficult aspects of digital nomad life and finding places to stay in each new destination can be exhausting!  If you’re not sure what kind of digital nomad housing is out there or are wondering which is the best digital nomad accommodation for you, I’ve got you covered!  In […]

Palma Coliving Barcelona – A Full Review

The Beautiful Palma Coliving Barcelona - Palma Coliving Review

If you are a digital nomad coming to live in Barcelona for a few weeks or months, a coliving space can be a great way to make friends and be part of a community instead of renting an apartment alone.  I was researching Barcelona coliving spaces for a month-long stay in Barcelona and came across […]

Where to Stay in Leeds: The Art Hostel Leeds Review

The Snowstorm Room - My Private Room at the Art Hostel Leeds

Looking for unique and cheap accommodation in Leeds?  I love finding unusual places to stay on my travels, especially if they’re great value!  The Art Hostel in Leeds is a fabulous option for budget accommodation in Leeds, and as well as having a comfy bed for the night you’ll also be supporting a charity.  Read […]

How to Choose the Best Backpacker Accommodation

A Hostel Dorm Room with 4 sturdy beds with privacy curtains and lockers - Comfortable Backpacker Accommodation

Finding budget accommodation for any kind of trip, from a weekend away to a year-long backpacking trip, is an essential part of travel for almost everyone, especially backpackers.  I have been a backpacker and digital nomad for seven years and have stayed in a wide variety of places, so in this article I’m sharing all […]

Where to Stay in Tulum on a Budget

Tulum Mayan Ruins above the Beautiful Beach - Where to Stay in Tulum Mexico

Planning a cheap trip to Mexico but not sure where to stay in Tulum?  In this article, I’ll share my top tips for the best areas in Tulum for your vacation and my pick of the best places to stay in Tulum on a budget. Whether you’re looking for hostels, all-inclusive resorts or cheap hotels […]

Where to Stay in the Blue Mountains – No. 14 Lovel St Katoomba

Bright yellow painted building No 14 Lovel Street - A Great Place to Stay in the Blue Mountains

There is no shortage of accommodation in the Blue Mountains, with every option available from backpacker hostels to luxury hotels.  If you are looking for good value Blue Mountains accommodation with personality and in a convenient location, then No. 14 Lovel St in Katoomba is an excellent choice.  Read on to find out why it […]

Should You Work for Accommodation?  The Pros & Cons of Work Exchanges

Clean Hostel Bunk Bed with white sheets and a white locker door - Should you Work for Accommodation?

Working in exchange for accommodation while you travel is a fantastic way to travel for longer and for less money, but are work exchanges always a good deal?  In this post, I’ll discuss different ways you can travel the world for free, and whether working for accommodation is the best option for you.  After reading […]

Free Accommodation in Exchange for Work as a Hostel Volunteer

Hostel Room with bunk beds and two single beds - Working as a Hostel Volunteer

As a cash-strapped backpacker, I need to save money wherever I can so I can continue my dream of travelling the world.  One of my best budget travel tips and how I have managed to travel for free (almost!) is by exchanging work in hostels for free accommodation.  Because this is a kind of work […]