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 $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 […]
