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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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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Recent updates: Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos & Singapore. (Soon: Panama, Romania, Georgia)
Latest Posts
April 23, 2018
Backpack Review: Tortuga Setout (My New Favorite Carry-On!)
Oh goody! At last, the new Tortuga Setout is exactly the backpack I’ve always wished for.
April 22, 2018
Packing Like a Pro and Traveling Light—My Ultimate Guide
Stop traveling like a mule! Pack light and be free like a bird by using these ultimate packing hacks.
April 17, 2018
How to Spend a Few Days in Singapore
An updated look at Southeast Asia’s most expensive city. Can you survive on a budget here?
April 13, 2018
Best Travel Backpacks (2018)
(Updated) I reviewed a ton of different backpacks… FOR SCIENCE! And of course to help you find the best one for you.
April 7, 2018
Where to Travel in Southeast Asia: Countries at a Glance
Get stoked to travel Asia with my top highlights for each country and links to all my in-depth guides.
March 29, 2018
25 Pro Tips for Backpacking Southeast Asia
How to deal with flesh-eating bacteria — and other hard-won advice.
March 9, 2018
A Backpacker’s Guide to Laos
Find out how to get the most out of your visit to this remote and beautiful land. (2018 Update.)
February 28, 2018
A Perfect Day: My Road Trip From Luang Namtha to Muang Sing
I left behind the trodden path in Laos, and drove along potholed roads to a little town near the Chinese border.
Destinations
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= places I’ve blogged about (click to explore)
Top Posts
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…
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.
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?
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…
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 22, 2018
Packing Like a Pro and Traveling Light—My Ultimate Guide
Stop traveling like a mule! Pack light and be free like a bird by using these ultimate packing hacks.
October 30, 2017
18 Amazingly Cheap Places You Should Travel to in 2018
Get inspired to travel with this ranking of top budget-friendly destinations around the world…
September 23, 2015
How To Start Your Travel Blog (the Right Way)
Here’s how to set up your blog like a pro (even if you’re just doing it for fun)
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
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!
Dig into my destination guides, get inspired to travel or learn more about the blog.