December 29, 2016
17 Amazingly Cheap Destinations You Should Travel to in 2017
Find out which destinations are particular bargains this year, and get inspired to travel more!
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October 13, 2014
91 Weird & Wonderful Lessons From Traveling The World For 2 Years
What my globe-trotting adventures have taught me about travel, the world and myself
December 5, 2016
How to Travel as Cheaply as Possible
Want to travel cheaply but not sure where to start? This post gives you some basics.
April 19, 2016
Packing Like a Pro and Traveling Light—My Ultimate Guide
Avoid travelling like a mule with this guide to packing using carry-on luggage only.
June 8, 2016
How to Find the Best Budget Hotels, Hostels & Airbnbs
Knowing just what to look for online means you’ll get to stay in nicer places.
September 22, 2015
Why It’s Wise to Get Travel Insurance
Theft coverage isn’t why you should get insured. There are other much more important reasons…
October 21, 2016
Why You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About Skipping Famous Sights
Are you visiting places because you really want to, or merely because they’ve become iconic?
January 20, 2017
How You Can Take The Leap & Travel Long Term
Got itchy feet? Here are a few first steps to traveling the world…
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Recent Updates
August 22, 2017
Tips for Traveling Malaysia on a Budget
Malaysia is not as cheap as Thailand or Vietnam, but with some thrifty planning you can still travel on a budget…
August 22, 2017
5 Useful Skills for Getting Work Abroad & Traveling Longer
(Guest post) These language and writing skills will help you easily get work abroad.
August 8, 2017
Thailand Itinerary for 3 or 4 Weeks
A sample route for northern Thailand and the southern coasts.
August 4, 2017
Backpack Review: eBags TLS Mother Lode Convertible
Is this carry-on backpack just for weekend trips, or does it hold up for longer trips as well?
August 1, 2017
Travelling & Island Hopping in Croatia: A Budget Travel Guide
Croatia is a fun and easy country to travel, with Venetian-era cities, beautiful islands, and a slew of Game of Thrones locations…
July 24, 2017
7 Truly Off the Beaten Path Destinations in Northern Thailand
Live in a treehouse, see elephants, and visit mountaintop temples in places you’ve (probably) never heard about…
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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