Cape Town Budget Travel Guide

A super detailed Cape Town budget travel guide. Including where to stay, what to eat, what to do, and more! In just one short week, Cape Town catapulted itself to the top of my favorite cities list. It has gorgeous beaches, amazing hikes, delicious food, interesting animals, friendly people, and it's overall very affordable. I …

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Thailand Island Hopping: Ultimate Budget Travel Guide

A quick travel guide to Thailand island hopping on a budget, based on my own experience! The concept of island hopping in Thailand overwhelmed me a bit while I was planning my first trip to Southeast Asia. How do I know what islands to visit in Thailand? Will "Monsoon Season" ruin the weather? Should I …

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How To Visit The Drakensberg Mountains On A Budget

How to visit the Drakensberg Mountains on a budget - an absolutely stunning area of South Africa! Ask any South African what areas of their country they recommend to travelers, and they will almost always mention the Drakensberg. Located in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa, the Drakensberg Mountains boast some of the most breathtaking …

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The Ultimate Budapest Budget Travel Guide

Budapest budget travel guide: including the best time to visit, how to get around, where to stay, the best cheap activities, and more! Budapest, the magnificent capital city of Hungary is one of my favorite cities I visited in Europe. The Danube River splits Budapest into two unique sections: “Buda” is the older, more historical …

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20 Amazing Places To Travel In Your 20s

20 places to travel in your 20s, whether you want affordability, parties, hikes, culture, nature, or everything else in between! I recently turned 30! As crazy as that feels, I’m enjoying reflecting on this last decade of my life.  It was around age 20 that I really caught the travel bug. So when I look …

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A Guide To Work Exchange: The Cheapest Way To Travel

 Why a work exchange is the cheapest way to travel, and the most interesting and fun! Including the best organizations for work exchange, and some tips for volunteering abroad.  One of the questions I encounter often among young people is "How do you afford to travel?" Others include "What is the cheapest way to travel?" …

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20 Best Lookouts In The Blue Mountains, Australia

Here are 20 of my favorite scenic lookouts in the Blue Mountains, all of which offer stunning views and amazing photo opportunities! The Blue Mountains in NSW, Australia, are packed with beautiful sights and fun activities. From tumbling waterfalls, to incredible hiking trails, to charming country towns, this is truly a stunning place to visit …

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How To See Kotor, Montenegro On A Budget

How to visit the breathtaking Bay of Kotor Montenegro on a budget! The little Balkan country of Montenegro is often overlooked by travelers in Europe. Its sunny Mediterranean neighbors, Croatia and Greece, seem to get all the attention! So if you're backpacking through southeast Europe and looking for a gorgeous travel destination with few tourists, …

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Great Ocean Road Travel Guide

A budget-friendly Great Ocean Road travel guide, including the best stops and helpful travel tips based on my personal experience! Australia has so many bucket-list-worthy attractions: watch the sunrise over Uluru, snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, visit Sydney harbor, pet kangaroos in Western Australia, and the list goes on and on.  The Great Ocean …

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Budget Travel Guide to Aveiro, Portugal

A quick and easy budget travel guide to Aveiro, Portugal, based on my own experience! The beautiful seaside Portuguese town of Aveiro makes the perfect day trip from Porto, especially while on a backpacker budget. It is located only one hour away from Porto and it offers a more laid-back, charming atmosphere. Also called the “Venice of …

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