Looks like you might be thinking of travelling to Cambodia? But wondering how much it costs? Well you’re in the right place! I travelled Cambodia on a budget but, despite everyone’s claims, like much of Southeast Asia, I just didn’t find Cambodia as cheap as I’d hoped! Yup, sorry to burst anyone’s bubble, but the […]
Tag Archives: Backpacking
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Jun
Jun
Looks like you might be thinking of travelling to Malaysia? Wanting to do it on a budget? Well you’re in the right place! I travelled Malaysia on a shoestring and am delighted to say that not only is this totally possible, but it’s very easy too. And you don’t have to scrimp much on the […]
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Jun
Jun
Peru really is a backpacker’s paradise and I honestly can’t believe it took me over 10 years of budget travel to finally get here! But finally get here I did, back in 2019, and then, of course, I couldn’t leave! Yes more than 2 months in this country and you basically had to tear […]
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Jan
Jan
If there’s one place that almost every traveller in South America will head for at some point on their journey, it’s Cusco. Located in the south of Peru, an overnight bus ride from the Bolivian border, this lively city lies at the heart of the backpacker fun in this continent. With Machu Picchu on […]
06
Jan
Jan
One of the countries that bowled me over the most on my travel adventures last year was Vietnam. And that’s because I’d heard mixed reports. As a shorthand explanation, for the British among you, Vietnam is what I call a Marmite country…. you either love it or hate it! Well I can confirm that after […]
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Dec
Dec
Oh Georgia, you really do have it all. Beautiful beaches, crazy cities, amazing architecture, magnificent mountains, fabulous food, wonderful wine … the list really does go on and on (as does my penchant for alliteration!) Safe to say, I often describe Georgia as the whole world in one because, well, pretty much it is! […]
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Oct
Oct
Known as the white city, Arequipa is Peru’s second biggest metropolis and an absolute must on any South American itinerary. From strolling the colonial streets to hiking the nearby canyon, there’s no end to the amount of great things to do and see here, meaning the only real choice left is … where to […]
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Apr
Apr
Heading to Cape Town and on a budget? Here’s my top 5 hostels for affordable stays in this city. After all, beautiful Cape Town has more things to do, areas to visit and hostels to stay at than you know to do with. And if you’re like anything like me, this can be wholly confusing […]
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Jan
Jan
There’s no denying it, Berlin is one of the most fun cities in the world. Wild, raucous, full of art, adventure and all night “alternativeness”, it’s hard not to be bowled over by the energy of the German capital. And amazingly, sat on the edge of Eastern Europe, Berlin is delightfully affordable for a […]
10
Jan
Jan
11 countries in 2 months is exactly the sort of moves you can pull in Eastern Europe with so many small countries packed in alongside each other. And those are just the sort of moves I did pull, when I spent the best part of the summer enjoying this glorious part of the world. Hopping […]