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 [...]
Category: Budget Travel
Hostel Horror Stories
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 [...]
4 Budget Airlines to Avoid
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 [...]
Ultimate Nova Scotia Winery Tour – Budget Friendly
Sustainable Travel Tips – Thrifting & Travel
15 Student Travel Hacks
How to Travel New Zealand on a Budget
You may have heard that New Zealand is notorious for how expensive it can be – especially when it comes to travel. It’s not exactly the most backpacker friendly destination, which can be difficult if you’re on a budget. After spending five weeks backpacking through the country, I’ve broken down the costs and worked out [...]
Budget Backpacking Tips
For some, budget backpacking is a challenge. For me, it's simply a way of life! I travelled alone for the first time in 2016 while finishing my undergrad degree. Since then I've lived abroad and travelled to over 20 countries on my own, so I think I've learned a thing or two about cheap travel. [...]
Cheap Travel Hacks – How I Afford to Travel Regularly
Travelling regularly may often seem like a far fetched dream to most people because they assume that travel is expensive. While it can be, there are many ways that you can travel cheap, so long as you are flexible with travel dates, locations & most importantly how luxuriously you travel. If you want to travel [...]