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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15 Best Day Trips From Sydney

15 of the best day trips from Sydney, Australia, including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and more.  Sydney may be the most famous city in Australia. From the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge, to the fun beaches of Bondi and Manly, Sydney has so much to offer.  But if you’re staying in Sydney …

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How To Travel Australia On A Budget: The Ultimate Guide

Wondering how to travel Australia on a budget? Here is all the knowledge I've gained after living and exploring here for about six years! One of the most common stereotypes about Australia is that it's super expensive. At least that was one of the only things I had heard about Australia before coming here. After …

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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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12 Best Day Trips From Lisbon, Portugal

Check out these 12 amazing day trips from Lisbon, Portugal! Portugal is one of my favorite countries in Europe. With golden beaches, colorful cities, historic castles, delicious food and wine, amazing people, and affordable prices, Portugal has everything you could ever want. Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal, and one of the country's most …

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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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