August 14, 2018
How to Use Layovers to Get Two Trips In One
Why layovers are my favorite new travel hack.
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Hey! My name is Marek. In 2012 I quit the corporate world for a life of travel. Here I aim to inspire others to travel more — and to share honest budget travel guides from around the world.
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August 9, 2018
How I Spent My Layover In Istanbul (and Got a Free 4-Star Hotel)
I didn’t plan to go to Istanbul… until I saw they’ll comp you a 4-star hotel if you make a stopover. I’m glad I did.
July 30, 2018
Beyond Dracula’s Castle: My 7 Favorite Places in Transylvania
A few highlights and travel tips from my road trip through Transylvania.
July 30, 2018
5 Reasons Why I Utterly Loved Traveling In Romania
Romania surprised me in more ways than one. But fewer than 6.
July 18, 2018
Philippines Beyond the Beaches: Rice Terraces & Hiking in Luzon
Get your foot out of the sand for some cultural and nature highlights of the Philippines.
July 14, 2018
The Dumb Economics of Travel Blogging
Think travel blogs often cover overly familiar topics? Well, there is a reason for it…
July 12, 2018
Ultimate Guide to Palawan, Philippines (Route + Travel Tips)
Plan your trip to Palawan with this guide to all its great beaches and islands.
May 31, 2018
Chiang Mai: 10 Awesome (and Unusual) Things to Do
Top sights and some alternative highlights in Chiang Mai, Thailand’s nomad hub and enduring traveler favorite.
May 30, 2018
Bangkok by Area: 7 Neighborhoods You Shouldn’t Miss
Explore Bangkok’s local neighborhoods with these insider tips.
Amazing Places
March 5, 2014
Once A Drug Cartel Mansion, Now A Backpacker Hostel
The building’s new owners eventually realized what they’d bought… and then found all the secret hiding places.
May 18, 2014
Eye-To-Eye With A School Of Thresher Sharks
Malapascua Island: the only place in the world where you can reliably meet the gorgeous long-tailed threshers.
February 27, 2013
A Filipino Family Invited Me for Dinner, Songs and Coconut Wine
Sometimes when you travel, a priceless local experience just lands in your lap.
November 2, 2013
Tequila-Fueled Street Parades On Day of the Dead
Photo report of a wonderful day celebrating in Oaxaca.
March 27, 2014
Visiting The Cute Village Of Guatape (And Its Famous Big Rock)
This strange monolith once worshiped by locals makes for a fun day-trip from Medellin, Colombia.
November 29, 2015
Walking El Camino de Santiago: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
In this guest post, Chris shares his experience of walking the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain
May 20, 2015
A Night Hike Up To Indonesia’s Blue-Flamed Ijen Volcano
A sulfur-spewing volcano on Java casts big blue flames visible at night.
May 10, 2018
Road Tripping the Bolaven Plateau (With Laos’ Most Epic Waterfalls!)
While motorbiking through southern Laos I saw many stunning waterfalls… and feasted on ants.
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Budget Travel Guides From Around The World
Indie Traveller is all about travelling to some of the worlds best locations on a normal person’s budget. Forget about just going on tours—be your own guide, and discover all this planet has to offer!
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