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…
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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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Top Posts
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.
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.
December 14, 2016
3 Ways to Book Your RTW (Round the World) Trip
Booking a round-the-world ticket can get ridiculously complicated, but there are ways to make it easier.
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 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!
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…
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.
Destinations
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= places I’ve blogged about (click to explore)
Recent Updates
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…
July 20, 2017
Visiting Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam
Midway between Hue and Ha Noi, this national park filled with caves is an under-the-radar place in Vietnam.
July 18, 2017
Moving to Lisbon: 9 Things You Should Realistically Know
A few honest tips for expats and digital nomads looking to base themselves in Lisbon.
July 14, 2017
Top Places to Visit in Portugal
Gorgeous historical cities, delicious seafood, great beaches, and low cost make Portugal a must-visit destination.
July 10, 2017
5 Best Pocket-Size Travel Games
Enough with that same old boring deck of playing cards. Here are a few original games you can play while on the road…
July 4, 2017
9 Excellent Things to do in Beautiful Pokhara
Pokhara is the perfect place in Nepal to visit Buddhist temples, see Lake Phewa, go paragliding and trekking, and more.
Budget Travel Guides From Around The World
Indie Traveller is all about travelling to some of the worlds best locations on a budget. Forget about just going on tours—be your own guide, and discover all this planet has to offer!
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