Tag Archives: budget
Cheap Thrills in Bangkok
Posted on 06. Jan, 2011 by Steph.
The first thing I noticed on arriving in Thailand was not the beautiful beaches (those will come later hopefully) or the charming people, but mostly just how inexpensive everything was! I know that sounds kind of horrible, but after my bank account practically hemorrhaging to death in Australia over the past two months, it was [...]
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Your One Stop Post for Accommodation on a Shoe String
Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by Guest Poster.
Today’s guest post comes from Anna Cleal, who knows a thing or two about finding a place to sleep that will fit your (minimal) budget. I know I’m at the risk of sounding cliché by using the terms shoe string and travel in the same sentence, BUT hear me out on this one because I [...]
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Argentina, Te Quiero
Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Steph.
One of the first things I did when I began this blog is set up an interview with Alex Pollack, a college friend of mine and an awesome writer. Like me, Alex decided to go abroad after graduation (to teach in Korea), and like me, he caught the travel bug. This month, he’s taking a [...]
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10 Free London Experiences
Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by Steph.
London is one of the most expensive cities on earth. In addition to food and lodgings there are quite a few attractions that will set your budget back: the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, The London Eye and the tourist trap Madame Toussads are all rather pricey. Fortunately there is a wealth of free things [...]
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Forget the Hostel: Unusual Accommodation Options
Posted on 13. Oct, 2009 by Steph.
Choosing where you will spend the night is an important part of your travel plans. Most people go for the classic youth hostel, the local, cheap business hotel or, if the weather allows it, a place to put down a tent, but what about less common choices? Today’s guest blogger, Aelle, seasoned world traveler and [...]
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Planning Your Travel Budget (Part 4 of 4)
Posted on 22. Sep, 2009 by Steph.
This is the final installment of my four part series on things to consider when planning your travel budget. Previously I discussed start-up costs, transportation and daily living. In this post I will be talking about a few extra costs to consider and some thoughts on pulling it all together.
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Planning Your Travel Budget (Part 3 of 4)
Posted on 20. Sep, 2009 by Steph.
Welcome to Part 3 of Planning Your Travel Budget. I’ve already discussed start up costs and transportation. Today I’ll be talking about cost of living. You cost of living varies wildly depending on where you a traveling and the style of travel to which you are accustomed. As a result, this is one of the [...]
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Planning Your Travel Budget (Part 2 of 4)
Posted on 18. Sep, 2009 by Steph.
Over the next couple of weeks I’m discussing 8 important things to consider when planning a budget . Last time we covered start-up costs so lets move onto transportation issues. This will probably be one of the largest chunks of your budget, especially if you are visiting many places, so it is important to spend [...]
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Planning Your Travel Budget (Part 1 of 4)
Posted on 15. Sep, 2009 by Steph.
Figuring out a budget can be one of the most stressful things about planning a trip, especially if, like me, math makes you dizzy. Even so, it is one of the most important things you need to do before you can take off adventuring.I’ve come up with a list of 8 important things to consider when trying to put together a comprehensive price tag for your trip. Whether you are going abroad for a month or a year, these are all important things to consider.
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