As a budget-friendly traveler, I'll always check out hostels before any other kind of accommodation, unless I'm heading out in a big group. However, now that I'm slowly encroaching on 30, my tolerance for double-digit dorms is getting a little low. That being said, I'm far from being done with hostel life, so here's my … Continue reading A Guide to Staying in Hostels in Your Late 20s
How to get off the beaten path on a budget
As lovely as it can be to visit popular cities and tourist attractions, sometimes we just want to get off the beaten path. However, with expensive car hire, remote accommodation, and airport transfers, the price tag can soon add up. It doesn't have to be that way, though. Here's how to get off the beaten … Continue reading How to get off the beaten path on a budget
How to Explore Madeira by Public Transport
Now touted as the "Hawaii of Europe", the Portuguese island of Madeira has seen a large uptick in travelers over the past few years, especially budget-friendly explorers. Thanks to its volcanic and mountainous landscape, let's just say the roads can be a little bit sketchy to drive on if you're not used to the winding … Continue reading How to Explore Madeira by Public Transport
How to Spend 3 Days in Stockholm on a Budget
Famously, Scandinavian countries are not cheap. Add in the premium that comes with staying in a capital city, and your budget might get blown wide open. Don't worry, I've got you covered with my guide to how to spend three days in Stockholm on a budget. Accommodation So, our normal way to keep costs down … Continue reading How to Spend 3 Days in Stockholm on a Budget
Costa Rica on a Shoestring Budget
Costa Rica is one of the most expensive countries to visit in Central America - but also one of the most popular- so how did we do it on a shoestring budget?
Visiting Monte Carlo Masters on a Budget
So, I've previously written about traveling for sporting events, it's something I tend to do at least once a year, and it's normally either tennis or rugby. After a two-year break - for obvious reasons - I finally got back on a plane and headed out for the Monte Carlo Masters tennis event. If you … Continue reading Visiting Monte Carlo Masters on a Budget
How To Do A UK “Staycation” On A Budget
Staycations in the UK are notoriously expensive, with hotels, cabins, cottages and even camping pitches ramping up their prices, trains and other transport options being as costly and sporadic as ever, it’s making it increasingly unaffordable to have a longer holiday in a nice location such as Devon, Cornwall, the Lakes or the Highlands. So, how do we get around this and have the much earned break that we all need after this year without breaking the bank?