Although travel might not be 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 cheap places to travel around the world, so we’ve got some fabulous budget destinations to choose from! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chichén Itzá was named as one of the new seven wonders of the world and is one of the most popular destinations in the whole of Mexico. El Castillo pyramid at Chichen Itza is the most famous Mayan pyramid and one that you will no doubt have seen in photographs when doing research for your […]
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 […]
Do you want to volunteer abroad but can’t afford the price of some work exchange programs? I don’t believe anyone should have to pay hundreds of dollars to volunteer, so I’m going to share how to find work exchange programs that work for you, allowing you to volunteer abroad for a whole year for less […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]