Did you know that you can take an empty water bottle through security at airports? Bringing your own bottle (BYOB) of wine or beer to a social gathering is quite normal, but when it comes to bringing a water bottle to the airport, most of us don’t bother. We all know about the flight regulations […]
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Jan
Jan
Hostels are a cheap and fun way to travel around the world but staying in a hostel for the first time can be daunting. I asked Danny from What’s Danny Doing to share his top tips for staying in a hostel from a guy’s point of view – and you’ll be glad to know that […]
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Oct
Oct
So, you want to travel and see the world, but you can’t afford it? Perhaps you want to immerse yourself in a different culture or spend time in another country but don’t know where to go. You’ve got a summer off before starting college and want some unique work experience abroad but don’t know where […]
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Oct
Oct
If you’re looking for a Worldpackers discount you’ve come to the right place! Tales of a Backpacker has teamed up with Worldpackers to offer a $20 discount on a year’s membership, reducing the membership fee from $49 USD to just $29 USD. If you already know how work exchange sites work, simply use this […]
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Sep
Sep
I like to think I do my bit for the planet. I recycle, I don’t buy plastic water bottles, I am kind to animals…. But my guilty secret? Flying. I adore travelling, and flying is part of travel so I feel like I can’t just give it up! However, I know I need to do […]
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Aug
Aug
I didn’t choose the name Tales of a Backpacker by coincidence. I was a backpacker out of necessity because I couldn’t afford any other way to travel. I quit my job to go travelling, and although I had some money saved up I wasn’t earning any money for a long time while I was on […]
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May
May
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 the ways I have managed to travel for free (almost!) is by exchanging work in hostels for free accommodation. Because this is a kind of work exchange, it is a great […]
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Feb
Feb
Work exchange programs are a fantastic way to travel for free by volunteering abroad. There are several different work exchange websites which help to connect potential volunteers with work exchange and volunteer placements all over the world. The one you may have already heard of is Workaway, but there are several other sites like Workaway […]
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Dec
Dec
Airbnb has taken the world by storm. In many cases, it is cheaper and more convenient than booking a hotel room, but if it is your first time using Airbnb you may be wondering how to use Airbnb properly and be looking for some tips for getting started with Airbnb. Look no further! I’ve designed […]
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Dec
Dec
When I used to hear the word ‘cruise’, I automatically thought expensive. I couldn’t help it, I had images of posh people quaffing cocktails in evening gowns and spending a year’s salary on a two-week cruise. However, I have recently come to realise that cruising actually isn’t as expensive as I thought. There are plenty […]
