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
When you’re saving money for travel, it’s easy to get a little impatient as you watch the numbers slowly rising each month in your bank account. If you’re putting away a chunk of your wages every month then that’s great! But there are other ways that you can boost your travel fund, too. I’ve talked previously about splitting your expenses… Read More
When I was packing for New Zealand, I didn’t really know where to start. I knew that it was a country that could be very cold, and I also knew that I planned to live in a camper van for some, if not all, of my time there. So, I thought I’d need to bring lots of warm clothes. I… 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
Packing for Australia can seem a little daunting at first, especially if you’re planning on travelling all over the country. There are so many states, time zones and climates that it’s easy to become overwhelmed at how much you should bring. As always, I recommend not bringing too much, even if (especially if) you’re going to be Down Under for… Read More
I like to think of myself as a bit of an expert when it comes to packing for Southeast Asia! I absolutely adore this part of the world and have spent quite a lot of time there over the years. And I definitely intend to keep going back! Although I’ve travelled in Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and… Read More
It’s been another week in lockdown for many of us, as the continuing Coronavirus pandemic keeps us at home. You’re probably getting itchy feet by now, just wanting to get out and go somewhere, anywhere, outside of your home. I know I am. So what can we do to satisfy our wanderlust without actually leaving the house? Last week, I… Read More
With the current Coronavirus pandemic in full swing and most countries on complete lockdown, travel is pretty much impossible right now. It’s perfectly fine for you to be mourning your cancelled holiday or postponed trip; but there is a way to get your travel fix without leaving your house. Virtual travel is something that I’d never looked into before, but… 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