It’s a classic problem that when you’re travelling the world, having too much of a good time, you risk acting like you’ve forgotten those at home. But remember, it’s the people at home that have been with you longer than any travel buddy you’ve picked up, it’s the people at home that have probably supported you […]
Tag Archives: Money Savers
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Jun
Jun
One of the things I really advise you do before the start of any international trip is buy some currency for the country you’re visiting. It really helps to have a bit of local money when you arrive in a destination. For example, you may need to pay for some food or transport before you […]
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Jun
Jun
When visiting somewhere like the UK from somewhere like Australia, it seems mandatory to get involved in as much historical activity as possible. Whether it’s visiting museums, frequenting archaic tearooms or walking round relics and ruins, it seems that traveling from the “new world” to the “old world” unearths in many, the sudden and […]
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Apr
Apr
I’ve always been a big fan of budget airlines on the basis they offer cheap flights to some great destinations and therefore increase the possibility of me being able to travel there! Never one to mind about roughing it slightly, 9 times out of 10, I’m happy to remove the need for any frills […]
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Apr
Apr
I’ve now been budget travelling in Australia for almost 2 years and have spent a good deal of time across almost every state – apart Tasmania – working, camping, sightseeing, hiking, farming and exploring. As such, I have a fairly good knowledge of the lie of this land and, of course, an appreciation of […]
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Mar
Mar
It seems to me that mountain climbers and serious explorer folk largely dominate the ‘Buying a Tent Guide’ field online. So I thought I would branch out a bit and create a guide for those looking to buy a tent specifically for backpacking. Tents are such an awesome addition to any adventure, because they […]
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Mar
Mar
Welcome to the Big World Small Pockets guide to getting a TEFL qualification. In a nutshell, TEFL, or Teaching English as a Foreign Language, is a course that will qualify fluent English speakers to teach the language around the world. In order to sign up for a course, you do not need any prior […]
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Feb
Feb
Not known for its cheap accommodation, Noosa in South-East Queensland is generally associated with high-end luxury resorts, glamorous celebrity getaways and wealthy retirees. As the most visited place in Australia for domestic tourists, it’s funny that many of us from overseas have rarely even heard of the place before we land Down Under. Mention the […]
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Feb
Feb
Never one for travelling with an array of gadgets and creature comforts, I always try to make my luggage as light as possible. It’s very easy to get carried away with all the latest technical gizmos, but often one of the forfeits of being a budget traveller is having to do without. Nonetheless, there […]
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Feb
Feb
One of the most popular holiday spots for Australians within their own country, I’ve been lucky enough to call the gorgeous, coastal town of Noosa home on and off for almost a year now. This means I have a pretty good idea about the best budget-freindly things to do here! Regularly described by both […]