Tag: Budget Travel
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How much does it cost to walk the Via Francigena in Tuscany?
If you’re planning to walk through Tuscany to Rome, you may be wondering how much it will cost to walk the Via Francigena. Tuscany is not known to be the cheapest tourist destination. Is it possible to walk the Via Francigena on a budget? If so, how can you do…
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5 great cheap activities to do in Singapore
We’ve previously written about how much we love Singapore as a layover destination. But one thing that we didn’t really acknowledge, is that it is one of the most expensive cities in the world. If you’re visiting for a layover or otherwise, what are the best cheap activities to do…
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Transport in Vietnam: A guide to getting around Vietnam
Most travellers to Vietnam plan to visit as much of the beautiful country as possible. Whether travelling South to North (Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi) or North to South, there’s a huge amount of distance to cover and inevitably you will need to use some form of transport. Here’s our…
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Can you sleep at London Gatwick airport?
I recently had a very early morning flight from London Gatwick and wouldn’t be able to catch an early enough train the next day to make the flight. The only option was to stay at the airport overnight. I didn’t want to pay for a hotel for such a short…
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How to swim in the Dead Sea in Jordan for free: All you need to know
VISITING THE DEAD SEA IN JORDAN FOR FREE: A GUIDE. If you’re visiting Jordan, no doubt you are planning to spend at least a few hours floating in The Dead Sea. For most people, the chance to swim in the Dead Sea is a once in a lifetime experience and…
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How I visited Dubrovnik on a budget for 10 Euros per day
Dubrovnik in Croatia is a wonderful hodgepodge of medieval magic, romantic hideouts, fantasy fripperies and gastronomic delights all wrapped up in a twinkling azure ocean. It is a blooming beautiful city. But, by golly it is EXPENSIVE. Does that mean that it’s impossible to visit Dubrovnik on a budget? On…
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Can I sleep at Stansted Airport?
Can you sleep at Stansted Airport? Yes you can, and this is how I did it. Why Sleep at Stansted Airport? During my travels the need arose to sleep inside Stanstead airport overnight for 6 hours as hotels nearby were extortionately priced. London Stansted Airport is actually located in Essex…
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Bari: How to eat and drink on different budgets
Bari is a fantastically fun city. One of the main draws to this area of Italy, Puglia, is the food. I’ve heard that every time you sit down in Italy, you must be eating. Well, if my experience in Bari is anything to go by, this appears to be true.…
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Ski in Borovets: A guide to all you need to know
Last ski season, I booked a surprise ski trip for my partner John. He’s never skied before, although he’d made noises suggesting he might enjoy it. I wanted to take him somewhere to suit beginners and that wouldn’t break the bank if he hated the surprise – I chose Borovets…
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How to visit NYC on a budget
Earlier this year I travelled to New York City for the first time, it was a fantastic experience, but I couldn’t help but notice how expensive it was, even in comparison to London. Friends gave me many tips for things to do and places to visit, but my NYC budget…
