A blog specializing in budget travel tips and insightful experiences around the world.
How to experience the thrill of an African safari while traveling on a budget. The four wheel drive bounds along the dirt path, dodging potholes and boulders along the way. We all jolt around in our seats, but the crisp winter air blowing through the windowless vehicle keeps us cool and calm. Suddenly, the driver …
How I lived, traveled, and worked in Peru for one month, and had the most incredible time. (As originally published on Worldpackers.) After studying abroad in Europe for a year and traveling all around the continent, I was dying to explore another part of the world. I had just graduated university and had no …
The best way to explore the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa while traveling on a budget. Ask any South African what areas of their country they recommend to travelers, and they will almost always mention the Drakensberg. Located in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa, the Drakensberg Mountains boast some of the most breathtaking views …
Here are some of the best reasons to travel to Morocco, an incredibly diverse gem of Northern Africa. Morocco is growing as a popular tourist destination, as it's an incredibly accessible way to experience north African culture on a budget. Located on the north-western edge of the massive African continent, Morocco is just a quick …
South Africa’s “Wild Coast” is accurately named. It’s a place where cows are more common than cars, where turquoise circular mud huts house the locals, and where kids can run free without any danger. It’s a place where the raw, roaring ocean smashes against cliff faces and soft green hills roll on without end. Between …
Today I learned about the incredible power of women in a rural South African village called Nqileni. I'm currently volunteering at the community-run tourist guesthouse called Bulungula Lodge, which I'll write an entire article about later on. Today I'm writing about one of the activities on offer for tourists: a "Women Power" themed tour in …
For 10 days, Matt and I worked on a self-sustainable farm outside of East London, South Africa. We found this farm on Workaway, and had the educational but chilled experience we were hoping for. The owners, Vaughn and Pi, bought this hearty block of land after traveling the world and have been working hard to …
