On this page, you’ll find practical travel tips and advice for your next adventure! Whether you’re exploring your own backyard or going somewhere totally new, the following budget travel tips, packing tips, and fun travel stories will help you plan the trip of a lifetime!
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Budget Travel Tips
I am frugal to my core, so nothing brings me more joy than saving money on travel! With proper planning and a bit of creativity, travel doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s what you need to know to get started!
- 13 Ways to Save Money While Traveling! How I travel the world on a budget
- How I Traveled to Europe for Six Months without Touching my Savings
- How I saved $3840 for Travel on a Teacher Salary
- Book Cheap Flights Anywhere Using Skyscanner: Your next adventure might be closer than you think!
- Workaway Review: Travel For Free As A Workaway Volunteer
- Budget Travel Expert Interview: Nomadic Matt Talks About Budget Travel!
- Teaching English Abroad: 12 Teachers Share Their Stories
Travel Gear and Packing Tips
I love finding durable, practical travel gear! These are some of my favorite travel gear and packing hacks after years on the road.
- Ultimate Women’s South East Asia Packing List
- Packing for Winter In Europe In a Carry-On
- Kelty Redwing 44L Review: My favorite travel backpack
- 15 Carry On Essentials for Under $20: Travel in comfort with these cheap finds
- Electronics Travel Organizer Bag Review: Keep all your wires and gear organized
- Ultimate Digital Nomad Technology Packing List: All the best gear for long-term travel
- Digital Nomad Gift Guide! Fun ideas for loved ones on the road!
- Choosing the Best Travel Journal: Including travel journal prompts!
- 7 Best Teacher Backpacks: How to choose the perfect backpack for your classroom or adventures abroad
- 7 Best Teacher Tote Bags: Teach in style with these fun teacher totes!
Personal Reflections and Travel Stories
Check out monthly update posts, travel stories, and the ups and downs of life on the road!
- How to Make Friends While Traveling: 13 Ways to Meet People When Traveling Solo
- My First Year of Full Time Travel: Reflections and Lessons Learned
- My Second Year of Full Time Travel: Dragons, Road Trips, and Building a Blog!
- We got separated by COVID, Reunited in Barbados!
- That Time I Lived in a Tent on the Beach in Panama: Playa Venao Life Update
- That Time I Motorbiked the Most Dangerous Road in Vietnam: Hanoi Life Update
- That Time I Chugged a Guinness at a Hurling Match: Dublin Life Update