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17 Things To Do in Tokyo, Japan

There are an endless number of things to do in Tokyo. A whole life time isn’t enough time to do everything. So one must prioritize! Here are 17 things that we got up to in our 5 days in Tokyo, Japan!

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Sara Continue reading

20 things to do (and drink) in Berlin, Germany – Part 2

Berlin is whirlwind of a city. There are so many different kinds of people, foods, buildings – it seems like the city never falls asleep. Here are 20+ things that you can cram into 5 days!

Posted on November 4, 2017July 24, 2018 by Sara Continue reading

20 things to do (and drink) in Berlin, Germany – Part 1

Berlin is whirlwind of a city. There are so many different kinds of people, foods, buildings – it seems like the city never falls asleep. Here are 20+ things that you can cram into 5 days!

Posted on November 2, 2017November 4, 2017 by Sara Continue reading

How to Afford to Travel Long-Term

“I don’t have money to travel” is the sentence muttered most often about why people don’t travel as often as they’d like. But what if I told you that you don’t need a lot of money to travel? Sounds like a good deal right. Here’s 7 tips on how we afford to travel for half a year straight.

Posted on August 18, 2017August 18, 2017 by Sara Continue reading
7 Budget Things To Do In Luang Prabang Laos | Laos in general is great for that because the whole country seems to move at a slower pace. Perfect for backpackers on a budget! Here are 7 must-do's that won't break the budget.

7 Budget Things To Do in Luang Prabang, Laos

Laos in general is great for that because the whole country seems to move at a slower pace. Perfect for backpackers on a budget! Here are 7 must-do’s that won’t break the budget.

Posted on May 2, 2017May 29, 2017 by Sara Continue reading
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
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
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
Visiting Ubud Bali if you only have 2 days | When you visit Indonesia, you definitely need to check out Ubud, Bali. If you're only there for a short time, here is how to make the most of it, even on a backpacker budget!

Visiting Ubud Bali: if you only have 2 days

The island of Bali is the most well known of any in Indonesia. Maybe because of its rolling rice fields, or beautiful beaches, or tropical jungles, or vibrant culture. One whole lifetime wouldn’t be enough time to experience everything Bali has to offer.

Posted on May 2, 2016September 27, 2016 by Sara Continue reading

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