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 of ways you can take a cheap cruise without breaking the bank, so you can enjoy cruising on a budget. Read on for some top…
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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 of the best travel apps to help you out of any difficult situation while you are travelling. Official US State Department App Be prepared before…
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Who hasn’t thought to themselves ‘I want to travel the world for free’? That has been my dream ever since I can remember, to see the world and have incredible experiences, but without it costing and arm and a leg. And guess what? There is a way to travel for free by volunteering abroad with a website like Worldpackers. Worldpackers acts as an intermediary between prospective volunteers and individuals, families and companies who are looking for volunteers to help them…
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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 Black Friday flight deals they can find and bringing them together in one place. Where will you choose? Skyscanner can also help you find cheap…
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If you are planning any trip, and asking yourself ‘do I need travel insurance?’ the answer is YES! Travel insurance for backpackers is absolutely essential, as so many things can (and do) go wrong on the road. Having travel insurance to help pay the cost of lost and stolen items, medical bills and a whole host of other things can save you and your family a ton of money and heartache if the worst does happen. World Nomads provide travel insurance…
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Airbnb has taken the world by storm. In many cases, it is cheaper and more convenient than booking a hotel room, but in order to get the best deal for your money, there are certain Airbnb tips and tricks to help you get an Airbnb discount. If it is your first time using Airbnb and you’re looking for an Airbnb first time discount code you’ll find your Airbnb coupon here. If you already have an account with Airbnb there are…
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Finding budget accommodation for any kind of trip, from a weekend away to a year-long backpacking trip, is an essential part of travel for almost everyone, especially backpackers. I have travelled for the last three years around Latin America and Europe, usually on a very tight budget, so I’ll share all my tips for finding the best backpacker accommodation around the world, including how to find the best hostels, budget hotels, and other ways of finding a place to sleep…
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Travelling anywhere away from home is an exciting prospect. I love travelling, and think we should all travel more if we can! However, we often get swept up in the excitement of going on holiday and forget about what we need to do to make sure that we have a safe trip and that our homes will be just as we left them when we get back. After countless trips away, I’ve put together my top five tips for crucial…
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Let’s say you are an expert traveller. You can cleverly navigate airports and fill out custom cards even with your eyes closed. You can even be packed and ready to go for a quick weekend getaway in a matter of minutes. However, there is still one part of the travel experience that surely continues to challenge you – how to choose travel insurance. But before you dig in deeper, check out 5 of the most common travel insurance myths and…
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When I travel, I almost always stay in hostels. This is partly to save money, and partly to save my sanity. I usually travel alone, so if I stayed in a hotel I would just stay in my room and keep myself to myself – I can go for days without talking to anyone. While sometimes I need the privacy and luxury of a private room, most of the time I still like to meet other travellers, and luckily there…
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