exploring the world on a budget
I used to think travel was expensive. I thought you'd had to have loads of money to travel the world and have fun experiences. Boy was I WRONG! Having travelled through/living in some of the most expensive countries (New Zealand & Australia), I think I now know a thing or two about adventuring on a [...]
Dreaming about travel? There’s never going to be a ‘perfect’ time to start planning your next trip, so why not start now? Having a general budget is vital to long term travel or planning a backpacking trip, which is why I'm going to walk you through how to create a backpacking budget. You can grab [...]
Travelling is not only a fun experience but one that allows you to grow in ways you could've never imagined! So let's jump into the 20 reasons why you should travel in your 20's, starting with the fact that .. 1. You're in your prime health Why put off travel when you're most likely at [...]
With so many of us at home right now and a lot more time on our hands, now’s the perfect time to try new things and face your fears. Are you scared to take the leap and travel? Or maybe you’ve been dying to travel solo and don’t think you can do it alone. Whatever [...]
I've been travelling for a few years now and the number one question I get is “how can you afford to travel all the time!?”. I grew up in a household where saving money was a skill we learned early on, so it's been ingrained in me. Work hard and save my money 🤷🏼♀️ … [...]
Here’s the thing, if you know me at all you’d know that I love driving. I got my G1 (learner’s permit in Canada) on my 16th birthday and have been driving ever since pretty flawlessly. With no accidents on my record for a solid 8 years, I was confident in my ability to ride a [...]
October is here and Halloween is near, so it only seems fitting to share my worst hostel experiences. Now don’t get me wrong, I love hostels. It’s so easy to meet new people, while also saving money on expensive accommodation by staying in dorm rooms. BUT … when you’re sharing a room with anywhere between [...]
Whether you’re a fan of flying or it’s one of your biggest fears, if you’re an avid flyer like myself you’re sure to have encountered a few bad flights. As a budget traveller, I can’t be picky when it comes to choosing specific airlines. This means I usually end up on some pretty dodgy flights [...]
Travel is a beautiful thing. It teaches you so many life skills that you could never be taught in school. It’s allowed me to have some of the most spectacular experiences some people could only ever dream of having. With that being said, it’s really opened my eyes to the effects that climate change is [...]
I don’t know about you, but whenever I arrive at a new destination, I’m always keen to check out some of the wineries. Whether you’re a novice or a wine connoisseur (like I pretend to be), you can't beat a day of 'wine'ing! Nova Scotia is a beautiful province in Canada with more than 18 [...]