I had been traveling for over a week without glancing at a guidebook, so when I saw one in the hostel library I grabbed it eagerly and dove in. The addictive questions of spur-of-the-moment travel: Where am I, what kind of place do I find myself in? Flipping through the Introduction to Quintana Roo, I happened on the “Safety” section, which was unsurprisingly short. “Quintana…
On the mind of every short and long term traveler will be money, money & money. The biggest basic needs you will have to satisfy will be accommodation, food and travelling about. To keep it cheap requires a bit of a change to your mindset but opens up a new travel lifestyle. Set a budget and stick to it. I set out for 9 months…
ouchsurfing is a wonderful concept where local people will let you stay in their place, be it a spare room, hammock, floor space or a couch for free. It’s a great way to make local friends and really find out about the place you are in. The hosts have often couchsurfed themselves while they travelled and are paying back the favor. Anyone can host as…
Author Credit: Alexandra Talty. Flying around the world for free? Sounds like a pipe dream, but for some budget-minded travelers out there, it is possible. Three experts weigh in on how to make the most out of credit card reward programs. “When you are earning flights or miles, the first thing you should do is have a specific travel goal in mind,” explains Brian…
Immerse yourself in food, culture and history of another country without breaking the bank BY RIC MOORE, FOR THE VANCOUVER SUN My sister and brother-in-law volunteered to cover for me at work while I took a four-month sabbatical to climb Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro and following that, a five-day safari with my daughter to the Serengeti. My daughter flew back home and I continued on to…
Source Credit: Earth Porn. One of the easiest ways to travel without money is right in front of you: the internet. You’re using it to see the world (hello everyone!). The tangible way is just too expensive, right? Well, if you’re secretly planning your grand escape into the world, then you should know that it’s possible to travel without any money at all. That’s right:…
How important is it to you to travel Mexico Cheap? When traveling through Mexico for extended periods of time for most people it is important to save money and travel on a budget. It is important to know that traveling through a country such as Mexico can be accomplished on the cheap! All you need to have is a little bit of discipline, a little…