exploring the world on a budget
Is Crete worth visiting? That's the question I asked myself before choosing to stay at the best Crete hotel in Greece! Casa Porto Boutique Hotel was kind enough to host my best friend Nicole and I for three nights. Before arriving in Crete, I had no idea what to expect. I knew that Greece as [...]
I did my first volunteering trip in Uganda recently and knew it was inevitable I’d receive ‘white savior’ comments and hate as I shared my experience. This brought up a lot of different feelings and thoughts as I tried to navigate volunteering without being a part of the white savior trope. Was it even possible? [...]
With summer on the horizon, there's no better time to go hunting for the best places to watch a sunset in Toronto! After spending most of the pandemic living downtown Toronto, I had plenty of time (and long walks) to find the best sunset spots. Whether you're a Toronto native or just visiting, you're bound [...]
Making friends as an adult isn't always easy and it can be especially nerve-wracking if you travel solo! If you're looking to meet people while travelling but aren't quite sure where to start, you're in the right place. As someone who's travelled mostly by myself, I sometimes struggle to connect with new people on a [...]
Earth day just passed and it got me thinking more about eco-friendly or sustainable accommodation options. Not only are these hostels sustainable but they're also great if you're travelling on a budget! Let's get into it. Why Give Hostels a Try? I've said it once and I'll continue to say it until more people decide [...]
Any well-seasoned traveller will know just how useful online travel communities can be! Whether you're travelling with your partner, a friend, a group of people or by yourself, it's one of the best places to get a wide range of information on a specific destination. So let's get into the benefits of each community, what [...]
Anyone that works remotely knows just how important it is to find a good cafe or coffee shop to work from! After spending the past 5 months working remotely from Cape Town, I've discovered the best Cape Town cafes for digital nomads and I'm excited to share my findings with you. Let's jump into it! [...]
Staying in a hostel is one of the best ways to save on accommodation when you're travelling on a budget. Depending on where you're travelling, most hostels will have a fully equipped kitchen to use. While it's easy to eat out for every meal, you can often save a lot of money by making some [...]
Cape Town is a hiker's dream city! With endless number of hikes right at your backdoor, it's never a dull moment. After spending a few months in Cape Town, I heard about Wally's Cave. I knew immediately that I needed to discover it for myself so I rounded up a group of friends to attempt [...]
Finding the right water bottle for travel isn't easy. With so many options on the market, how should you decide which one to bring on your next trip? Today we're looking at the best travel water bottles with filters so you can drink clean water on the go! Let's get into it. Why Choose a [...]
