Visiting South Africa on a Budget

3 Golden Rules to Travel Sofia on a Budget

People told me Sofia is delightful, and they were right. People told me Sofia is pretty damn cheap, but they were wrong. Maybe it was because I spent several months hitchhiking through the...

Money Saving Websites We Use

Keith and I try to stick to a very strict budget so I am always looking for ways to save money or get money back. When we sold everything and moved to Mexico we were debt free. Sadly, now that...

ATM withdrawal in Spain without fees

In Spain, you'll find that most ATMs ("cajero automático" in Spanish, "caixer" in Catalan) have a withdrawing fee for international cards like Visa/Mastercard. ATMs are legally required to indicate...

Things You Need To Know Before Your First Backpacking Trip

Your first big backpacking trip is going to be life changing yet daunting, especially if you are heading off into the world alone. Here are my top 10 things you need to know before you go on your...

Explore the French Riviera Coast by Sea

There are many ways to experience the glamour of the French Riviera on a modest budget. But how can you experience the jet-set lifestyle of the beautiful Cote d'Azur? Well, by travelling smart...

Saving Money in Singapore

Too often have I heard that people don't think they can go to Singapore because it costs too much money. While they are not wrong, Singapore can be costly, especially compared to it's neighboring SE...