For the 12 deals of Christmas my travel bud gave to me...

In many travel destinations, good, cheap and accessible food is easy to find. But in other spots, that’s not the case.  Perhaps you’re travelling in a remote location without many shops or restaurants. Maybe you’re stuck with an hours-long layover in a barren airport terminal. Or maybe you just can’t be bothered trekking all around […]

If you’re a backpacker, you know the importance of a good deal. The ultimate goal for most budget travellers is to have the longest holiday possible for the lowest price, which is much easier in certain parts of the world than others.  The other goal is typically to get the most value for your money […]

If you’re a backpacker in need of accommodation, hostels may seem like the obvious choice. They’ve come to be known as the standard for affordable and flexible lodging in most parts of the world. But since AirBnB has started gaining traction, many young and/or budget-conscious travellers have been choosing this as an alternative option. While […]

Like many internationally-celebrated holidays, St. Patrick’s Day is seen much differently in Australia or America than it is in its country of origin.  It’s common for non-natives to take advantage of these and other holidays (Cinco de Mayo, Mardi Gras, even Bastille Day) as an excuse to drink and get rowdy. While we won’t get […]

The first time I ever went to Costa Rica was the first time I ever travelled alone. I was in uni on a very limited student budget, looking to see and do as much as possible for the lowest cost.  So I set myself a challenge: Spend no more than $1,000USD on the whole trip. […]

Tell your bank you’re leaving  You don’t want to land overseas to realise your card is frozen for “suspicious international transactions”. Notify your bank of your travel plans beforehand to save you this hassle. Many banks even allow you to do this easily right within their mobile apps! 2. Embrace minimalism I’m sure you know […]