I adore solo travel. Travelling alone is one of the most liberating and empowering things I have ever done, but even I get nervous about solo hiking. Hiking alone brings its own challenges and dangers, but at the same time can be a rewarding adventure. So, to help you take your first hike on your […]
Think that travel is expensive? WRONG! Work Exchanges can be a great way to travel the world for free, where you give your time and skills in exchange for free accommodation. Volunteering abroad using work exchanges meant I could extend my travel plans, save money, and get a unique experience while I was on the […]
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Apr
Apr
You know how your paycheck doesn’t seem to stretch to the end of the month? How your friends are planning to go on holiday but you just don’t seem to have the cash to spend without sticking it on your credit card? You are not alone! However, there are lots of ways to save money […]
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Mar
Mar
People often ask the question “is Barcelona safe?”. To reassure visitors to Barcelona, I’ve updated this post to explain why Barcelona is safe, and a few tips to avoid the notorious Barcelona pickpockets and not get robbed in Barcelona. Is Barcelona Safe? The first thing I have to emphasize is that violent crime in Barcelona […]
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Mar
Mar
Although travel is not possible at the moment, when everything has settled down a little, you might want to think about having a break! I asked my fellow travel bloggers for their top tips for the best budget destinations around the world, and here is where they recommend for a cheap vacation so you can […]
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Mar
Mar
One of the side-effects of the current situation is that most of us will be stuck in one place for a while. So, as we stay put, how do you channel your wanderlust without being able to travel anywhere? I’ve come up with some ideas for how to travel the world without leaving home, bring […]
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Feb
Feb
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 $10 discount on a year’s membership, reducing the membership fee from $49 USD to just $39 USD for a whole year. If you already know how work exchange sites […]
