Affordable Travel

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23 Oct: A Thailand Budget Travel Guide

Southeast Asia has been a popular destination for travelers, vacationers, and volunteers alike for quite a while now. And rightfully so! The breathtaking vistas, some of the world’s most pristine beaches, plus friendly, welcoming locals all put Thailand at the top of many travel bucket lists. For many in the West, Southeast Asia is an affordable destination and a great start to a life of international travel, and Thailand is no exception. It’s not a coincidence that this destination has been popular for so long. For those backpacking Southeast Asia, Thailand is a must. Traveling through Thailand on a budget…

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03 Oct: How to Use Your Phone Internationally Without Charges

If you’re going to travel, you need to know how to avoid international roaming charges. There are so many sneaky things our phones are doing in the background that can rack up data usage and create hundreds of dollars in roaming charges. Ain’t nobody got time for that.  It can feel really daunting and complicated to figure out how to use your phone internationally without charges. It’s tempting to throw your hands up and resort to not using a phone at all while abroad. You start trying to rationalize it by thinking things like, “It’s ok, I can just use…

cheap adventure travel

11 Jul: Cheap Adventure Travel: What You Need to Know

Are you looking for your next travel thrill? Eager to see the world and do big things—without having to spend big money? Well, you’re in luck! Inexpensive adventure travel awaits! Whether you want to paraglide or skydive in Cape Town or spend some time perfecting your culinary skills while also dancing your nights away in Uganda, with a little bit of planning, cheap adventure travel can be right around the corner. So how should you get started? For starters, grab your notebook (paper or virtual) and get ready to take some notes! It’s not enough to just know where to…