Last Updated: 1/11/24 | January 11th, 2024 Like all of Spain, Madrid runs at an unhurried pace. Madrileños love to spend their time enjoying long lunches, leisurely afternoon coffees, and extended nights enjoying tapas and conversation. It’s a city that gets up late and stays out late. In this post, I’ll share my list of […]
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The 5 Best Hostels in Auckland
Posted: 1/5/23 | January 5th, 2023 Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand. Nestled within an hour’s drive of over a hundred beaches, Auckland makes for a great base for day trips. While I wouldn’t spend a long time here (a couple of days should suffice), there’s plenty to keep you busy during your […]
Iceland Travel Guide
Iceland is a magical place. It’s the land of sheep, northern lights, volcanoes with unpronounceable names (try saying “Eyjafjallajökull”), rugged landscapes, waterfalls, mountains, and natural hot springs. Its stunning, scenic landscape feels out of this world. Iceland quickly became one of my favorite countries after my first visit. It’s such a beautiful island filled with […]
24 Ways to Save Money in Paris
Last Updated: 7/30/23 | July 30th, 2023 Uncorking a bottle of French wine on a sunny day, spreading brie on a baguette, gazing out on the Paris skyline in front of the Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre. To me, that’s the perfect day in Paris. Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world thanks to […]
My Step-By-Step Guide to Backpacking Europe
Backpacking Europe in the summer can be overwhelming. Use this guide to avoid the common pitfalls and find out how you can plan a budget-friendly trip around the continent. With tips and tricks for accommodation and transportation, as well as country-specific guides, you’re next Eurotrip will be foolproof!
New York Itinerary: What to Do and See in 5 Days in NYC
Last Updated: 2/26/24 | February 26th, 2024 Home to around 9 million people, NYC has tons of things to see and do. It’s a massive city that’s impossible to “see” in a single visit. It’s home to thousands of restaurants, hundreds of museums, attractions, plays, and countless other quirky things to do. As a traveler […]
12 Expert Tips on Picking a Good Hostel
Good hostels can be hard to come by but with this advice on what to look for, you’ll be sure to stay in a place where you can be comfortable and make lots of friends.
How Families and Senior Travelers Can Use this Website
My belief is that budget travel tips are universal, because when we all touch down in a new country we all deal with the same costs. We may end up staying in different places and eating in different restaurants, but the methods we use for saving money will generally be universal. Let me explain…
Where to Stay in London: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Last Updated: 7/24/23 | July 24th, 2023 I’ve always liked London, but, when I visited last year, something just clicked — and poof! I finally saw the light and came to love it. London has a million things to do to keep you busy a lifetime over. With its amazing architecture, world-class art museums, innumerable […]
The 11 Best Cities for Partying
Last Updated: 3/23/23 | March 23rd, 2023 Some people travel to explore ancient historical sites, others to sample the culture or food or language of new and exciting destinations. And, sometimes, people travel to party. When it comes to budget backpacking, one of the most common ways travelers break the ice is over a drink. […]
The 22 Best Things to Do in Bangkok
Last Updated: 2/27/24 | February 27th, 2024 Bangkok is one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s a vibrant, chaotic, international, funhouse. A city of 1,550 square kilometers (600 square miles) and with a population of over 10 million, you could spend months here and you’d still only scratch the surface. I’ve visited the […]
My 15 Favorite Things to Do in Sydney
Over the years, I’ve been to Sydney, Australia a handful of times, exploring it more and more and getting a local taste through all my wonderful friends there. After spending two wonderful weeks there last month, I wanted to share my 15 favorite things to do and see in this laid-back, warm, sunny, and gregarious city.