I talk a lot about saving money while travelling – this is a budget travel blog after all – but how about if you could make money while travelling? That would be living the dream, right? There are lots of ways you could earn money while travelling, whether that is working remotely at your current […]
Learning about other cultures outside your own is one of the most important things we will ever do as people. Travel is a great way to do that, as simply stepping outside your front door you see and hear things that could be very different to how your family sees the world. However, it isn’t […]
After the stress and confinement of the last few years, it seems almost everyone is looking for the freedom and adventure of a campervan road trip. The idea that you can pick up and drive off into the unknown and explore a new country is liberating, if not a little overwhelming at first! If you’re […]
If you are wondering how to start hiking, I’ve put together these tips on hiking for beginners to make sure your first hikes are both enjoyable and safe. With these beginner hiking tips, I’ll help you to master the fundamentals of hiking and get you ready to embark on your first adventure! This is a […]
Work exchange programs are a fantastic way to travel for free by volunteering abroad. There are several different work exchange websites that 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 other sites like Workaway which […]
Great Britain isn’t the cheapest destination to visit, but it needn’t cost the earth. If you’re planning to come backpacking in England or simply want to travel Britain on a budget there are a few tricks that can help your hard-earned cash go further. Check out my tips for travelling in the UK on a […]
When I quit my job 6 years ago to go travelling, I didn’t expect it to be forever. However, after the taste of freedom that backpacking gave me, I knew that I could never go back to an office job. And while I didn’t have any specific IT skills that would allow me to work […]
Having your own home on wheels is a great way to explore the United Kingdom, and there are some fabulous road trips in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. I am thoroughly enjoying van life, but if you’re not ready to take the plunge of buying a campervan, or are just visiting our fair isle, […]
As a digital nomad myself, I know how hard nomad life can be – and how wonderful it is. If you’re considering becoming a nomad (digital or otherwise), you definitely need to read this post about the pros and cons of nomad life, from guest writer Danny from What’s Danny Doing. It’s been almost […]
Last year I visited Stonehenge for the first time and was blown away by it. The unique prehistoric monument and UNESCO World Heritage site is one of Britain’s most popular tourist attractions and should be on any UK bucket list. However, tickets aren’t cheap, so ever the budget traveller I have done some digging to […]