On a shoestring

I spent five weeks traveling around Sri Lanka, and I am sharing how much I spent for accommodation, food, transportation, a SIM card and activities during my trip.

The answer is – more than you would think. This is our very exact, to the penny breakdown of two weeks traveling through Montevideo, Colonia del Sacramento and the beaches.

Planning a trip to Iceland? Here are some things to know before you go – self-driving tour vs. hitchhiking vs. public transportation, money saving tips, and more!

There is so much more to New York than even some locals realize! Here are our top five ways to get off the beaten path to discover things that make New York City really tick!

Sydney was just voted the second most expensive city in the world – only Hong Kong is pricier! What does that mean for travelers? You will pay a lot more …

No trip to Mexico is complete without spending at least a few days in this modern yet traditional, culturally-rich, forward thinking gateway to Latin America.

We never meant to start our globetrotting adventure in Las Vegas. A series of random circumstances led us to start in Sin City, but after three and a half cold & rainy years in England, the sweltering and sunny Nevada desert seemed the perfect kick-off for our around-the-world journey.

Neither of us are any good at gambling, and with no desire to lose all our savings to slots and booze, we set out to explore how to enjoy the city of Vegas beyond the sin.

Tel Aviv is known to be not the budget-friendliest city, but it is so worth a visit – which is why I am sharing my best budget travel tips for Tel Aviv with you.

Don’t let rumors of high prices in Singapore put you off a visit there. With a bit of planning, a trip to Singapore on a shoestring is easy, and this incredible city just shouldn’t be missed!

The costs of traveling in Italy are right in the middle of the pack in terms of European travel, but the idea of luxurious villas and indulgent food and wine in Tuscany tends to scare off budget travelers. However, with just a little clever pre-planning, travelers in any budget range can discover this beautiful region on a shoestring, without sacrificing any of the indulgence that makes Tuscany a must-visit destination.