Trips & Treks for the Thrifty Traveller
When you’re living in a campervan, you learn pretty quickly that space is valuable. As a traveller, you probably know this anyway from living out of a suitcase or backpack for any length of time. But it’s completely different when you’re living, and I mean living, in such a small space. Before Theo and I went over to New Zealand,… Read More
This sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? But there are many ways that you can save money and travel for free, or very cheap. I’m not talking about travel hacking with credit cards, I’m talking about the different methods that will save you tons of money and get you free travel! And you don’t even have to live… Read More
It’s the era of the road trip as many of us are choosing to travel closer to home in the wake of a global pandemic. But while we may think that this is easier than a trip overseas, road trips still come with a lot of planning. Will it be a multi-day trip? Where will you stay along the way?… Read More
I know, the idea of travelling endlessly is THE DREAM, right? Seeing new sights every day and visiting incredible places all the time could never get boring, right? Well, the answer is yes… and no. Constant travel can be extremely overwhelming on the body and the mind, so if you’re going to be on the road for an extended amount… Read More
A long flight can be tough on your body and your mind. I’ve been taking long haul flights for almost half my life, since my dad moved to Hong Kong when I was 17. On top of that, I’ve travelled to other areas of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand from the UK, so I’m pretty used to moving around this… Read More
When you’re travelling, the last thing you want to be worrying about is an unexpected pregnancy. Which means that, unfortunately, you’ll have to include birth control as one of the major things to consider before you set off. For us women, there are a few different options available to us, and it’s worth making a medical appointment well in advance… Read More
Being in a long distance relationship can be hard. Really hard. That person that you want to be with the most is miles away and it could be months before you see them again. You might wonder if it is worth all the heartache. But I’m here to tell you that it definitely CAN be worth it, and that the… Read More
When you’re travelling around Asia, particularly South East Asia, you may find yourself thinking about scooter rental. When everyone else is zooming around the streets and there are rental options everywhere, why would you want to walk, right? But, even if you’re experienced in riding a scooter or moped at home, there are a few things you need to be… Read More
When you’re on the road or planning your next trip, travel safety may not be at the top of your mind. There are far more interesting and exciting things to plan and pay attention to, right? But what if one of your valuable possessions goes missing? What if you get caught in a scary situation in a strange city? What… Read More
Updated October 4, 2020 If you suffer with anxiety, the idea of packing up your life and travelling the world could fill you with dread. For me, it was the opposite. I thought that leaving home again and going back off on my travels would be the answer to all my problems. But, as most of us know deep down,… Read More
