As somewhat of an introvert, I'm not a big fan of crowds. As a budget-friendly traveller, I'm not crazy about paying over the odds during the school holiday season. So, it's little wonder that I absolutely love travelling in the shoulder season. So, what is the shoulder season, and why should you travel during it? … Continue reading Why you should travel in the shoulder season
My Honest Review of FlixBus
If you've been following along for a while now, you'll know that I love to travel around by public transport. Not only is it cost-effective, but you often get to see and experience a lot more of a place when you're not stuck behind a steering wheel. While most cities and countries have their own … Continue reading My Honest Review of FlixBus
How to navigate public transport in Costa Rica
If you're looking to explore Costa Rica on a shoestring budget, you need to make use of the public transport network. Now, trying to master the public transport network in another country can be daunting and tricky, but luckily, I've been there and done it, so here's how we managed to travel around Costa Rica … Continue reading How to navigate public transport in Costa Rica
My Honest Hainan Airlines Review
Today, I'm doing something a little different. I haven't dived into airline reviews before, but when I tried to find out information about Hainan Airlines, a budget long-haul airline out of China, I couldn't find much. Instead, going off recommendations, we booked it for a recent trip to Japan. Here's what it's actually like. Prices … Continue reading My Honest Hainan Airlines Review
The best things to do in Reykjavik on a budget
While there are plenty of budget-friendly destinations around the world, Reykjavik isn't known for being one of them. The Icelandic capital is known for expensive - but high quality - knitwear, £10 pints, and generally being a gateway to the natural excursions around the island. However, if you are trying to keep to a budget … Continue reading The best things to do in Reykjavik on a budget
How to get to Snowdonia by public transport
Snowdonia, known as Eryri, is one of the most beautiful and popular national parks in the UK. However, getting there by car can feel like a bit of a struggle. With car parks getting full quick in the summer months and plenty of fines for parking on the roads around the trails, getting to Snowdonia … Continue reading How to get to Snowdonia by public transport
The best things to do in Bologna on a budget
As one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, Bologna is a must-visit for foodies and lovers of Medieval architecture. However, like a lot of cities in Italy, it's easy to get carried away with the budget. If you're trying to keep an eye on your spending, here are the best things to do in … Continue reading The best things to do in Bologna on a budget