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No need to blow your backpacker budget in Hiroshima. There are many things to do that won't cost much! Here are 11 things to do in Hiroshima for cheap.

11 Cheap Things To Do in Hiroshima, Japan

No need to blow your backpacker budget in Hiroshima. There are many things to do that won’t cost much! Here are 11 things to do in Hiroshima for cheap.

Posted on April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 by Sara Continue reading
Why I Cycle – Why Your Next Trip Should Be A Cycling Trip | Planning a cycling trip? Learn why I chose to bike across Canada and the UK and discover some of the benefits associated with touring a country by bike.

Why I Cycle – Why Your Next Trip Should Be A Cycling Trip

Planning a cycling trip? Learn why I chose to bike across Canada and the UK and discover some of the benefits associated with touring a country by bike.

Posted on February 27, 2017August 30, 2017 by Matti Continue reading
6 Money Saving Tips for Traveling Japan

6 Money Saving Tips for Traveling Japan

Japan is a weird and wonderful place that everyone MUST visit once, or twice, or many times, in their lifetime. Here’s how we (almost) stuck to our budget in this expensive metropolis.

Posted on February 13, 2017February 13, 2017 by Sara Continue reading
Want to get off the backpacker trail? The beautiful mountains of Northern Laos will surely put you at ease. Visit these 2 overlooked and underrated villages – Muang Khua & Muang Ngoy.

2 Overlooked & Underrated Must-Visit Villages in Northern Laos

Want to get off the backpacker trail? The beautiful mountains of Northern Laos will surely put you at ease. Visit these 2 overlooked and underrated villages – Muang Khua & Muang Ngoy.

Posted on December 1, 2016December 5, 2016 by Sara Continue reading
What is it really like to travel by bus from Vietnam to Laos? What is the border crossing like? How much is a Laos Visa? Here's how.

Vietnam to Laos – How to Travel by Bus & Get a Laos Visa on Arrival

Border crossings always tend to scare me a bit. We had read good things and bad things about crossing from Vietnam to Laos, especially on land. Despite all the research you try to prepare yourself with, you never quite know exactly what to expect. Here is how to bus and get […]

Posted on October 19, 2016November 11, 2016 by Sara Continue reading
Is Couch Surfing safe? Does it cost any money? How do I meet locals in new countries? Both surfers and hosts tell all answering these questions and more!

Couch Surfing – How To Sleep For Free And Make Local Friends

If you’re reading this blog, there’s a fairly high chance that you’ve heard of the website Couch Surfing. I was introduced to this service in 2012 when I cycled across Canada with a friend, and was blown away by the openness and generosity shown by its members. Note: While the following may […]

Posted on October 10, 2016October 20, 2017 by Matti Continue reading
So you're on a budget and you want to go trekking in Sapa, North Vietnam? It's easy to trek Sapa without a guide! Here are some tips for hiking solo.

How to Trek Sapa Without a Guide

So you’re on a budget and you want to go trekking in beautiful Sapa in North Vietnam? Same! We all know that travel agencies love to take advantage of tourist wallets. Don’t fret, it’s easy to trek Sapa without a guide, DIY style!

Posted on October 3, 2016October 3, 2016 by Sara Continue reading
Visiting Angkor Wat | 6 Things You Didn't Know | So you're in (or planning a visit to) Southeast Asia. Have you considered a trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia to visit Angkor Archeological Park (Angkor Wat)?

Visiting Angkor Wat – 6 Things You Didn’t Know

Ah, Angkor Wat – Cambodia’s pride and jewel. While Southeast Asia is home to thousands of awe inspiring temples, there arguably none so enchanted as as the impressive Angkor Wat temple grounds in Siem Reap province, Cambodia. Temple tourism gets exhausting, and can often be underwhelming as [despite their varied histories] only […]

Posted on September 26, 2016September 26, 2016 by Matti Continue reading
Explore & Eat | Hanoi Vietnam | Such a charming place with plenty to do (and eat), here's your guide to conquering the town in just a few days.

Explore & Eat: Hanoi, Vietnam

It is inevitable that every backpacker passing through Vietnam will end up in Hanoi for a few days. Rightfully so, as it is such a charming place with plenty to do (and eat).

Posted on September 19, 2016September 21, 2016 by Sara Continue reading
Hoi An Vietnam | Eat & Fall in Love | This charming little town is that obligatory mid stop on your journey across Vietnam. It's a romantic place to take it easy and try all the local foods. Pin to read later (or now...)

Eat and Fall in Love in Hoi An, Vietnam

This charming little town is that obligatory mid stop on your journey across Vietnam. It’s a romantic place to take it easy and try all the local foods.

Posted on August 26, 2016September 21, 2016 by Sara Continue reading

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We are Sara and Matti, from Toronto, Canada, and believe life has more to offer than working 9 to 5. We prefer to see the world on a bike or out of a backpack and it never has to break the bank.

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