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 […]
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Dec
Dec
Ho Ho Ho, it’s December already! If you haven’t already filled your Christmas present quota with Black Friday deals, why don’t you take a different approach to Christmas gifts this year? Giving experiences instead of things is a wonderful way to show you care, and there are lots of fantastic gift experiences you can give […]
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Nov
Nov
No matter how perfectly you think you’ve planned your trip, sometimes things go wrong. From trivial things like no phone credit or poor wi-fi to having your passport stolen or needing medical assistance, we all have travel problems that pop up every now and again. To help you overcome these issues, I’ve put together some […]
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Nov
Nov
It’s coming! Black Friday is nearly upon us, swiftly followed by Cyber Monday. A weekend of flight deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday makes it the best time of year to book flights for your next vacation. To help you find the best flight deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Skyscanner is compiling all the […]
